Jonathan Northcroft

The Tartan Army waited so long for World Cup return — and then couldn’t wait for it to be over. For 90 excruciating minutes, shared suffering united the country

A genius who runs on emotion; an eccentric who earns devotion of his coaches and players (with occasional ire) — this is the man bidding for England’s World Cup

England coach wants team to stay true to identity in World Cup opener against Croatia, while Harry Kane says ‘all the pieces of the puzzle are coming together’

England 4 Croatia 2: Real Madrid star scores decisive goal as England begin World Cup campaign with a win in Dallas — but only after stern words at half-time from manager

Anthony Barry’s candid assessment of England’s first-half performance against Croatia in front of ITV cameras surprised everyone apart from his German boss who believes in the message

Thomas Tuchel’s side are preparing to face Ghana by using a ‘misting station’ to keep cool, while Dan Burn and Harry Kane are embracing the local music scene

Real Madrid star, 22, not only has the tools but support of his family and tough love of England head coach to mature in a way predecessor never did

Head coach says ‘maybe it is good that we conceded’ at end of first half against Croatia to show they can’t, and won’t, defend in a back-seven again

England 0 Ghana 0: After free-flowing opening win against Croatia, Thomas Tuchel’s forwards are thwarted at Boston Stadium in second group L game of World Cup

Having stuffed squad with culture-setters like Jordan Henderson and Dan Burn, Thomas Tuchel appeared to lack the tools to deviate from Plan A in Boston