Jarell Quansah will miss England's World Cup qualifier against Latvia due to injury and the defender will return to his club Bayer Leverkusen, the national team said on Saturday.

Injured Quansah to miss England's World Cup qualifier in Latvia

England manager Thomas Tuchel described his side as underdogs for next year's World Cup, insisting the team must not burden itself with the weight of being labelled favourites as they look to end a 59-year wait for a major trophy.

England will be underdogs at 2026 World Cup, says Tuchel

England will be without captain Harry Kane in Thursday's friendly against Wales as manager Thomas Tuchel looks to build on a 5-0 win in Serbia that kick-started his time in charge of the Three Lions.

Kane out but Tuchel wants more of the same from England

Midfielder Jordan Henderson hit back at critics of his inclusion in Thomas Tuchel's England squad, insisting he is not just a "cheerleader" and is still playing at a high level.

Veteran Henderson says he is not in England team to be a cheerleader

England and Portugal are in pole position to win their respective 2026 World Cup qualifying groups with two games to spare, with several other European nations also hoping to secure berths at the finals in the upcoming matches.

England, Portugal, Norway closing in on 2026 World Cup

Chelsea defender Reece James has withdrawn from the England squad due to injury and been replaced by Manchester City midfielder Nico O'Reilly who received his first senior international call-up.

O'Reilly replaces injured James in England squad

England captain Harry Kane said their 5-0 demolition of Serbia on Tuesday in World Cup qualifying should be the template for how they want to play following criticism of their start to coach Thomas Tuchel's tenure.

England must use win over Serbia as a template for World Cup, says Kane

England took a huge step towards automatic qualification for next year's World Cup with captain Harry Kane paving the way for a crushing 5-0 victory away to main Group K rivals Serbia with an impressive free-flowing display on Tuesday.

England thrash Serbia  to close in on World Cup

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