Uncapped Sussex pace bowler Henry Crocombe is called into England's squad for the second Test against New Zealand as cover for Ollie Robinson.

England boss Thomas Tuchel will need to deal with fitness problems, varying conditions and selection quandaries, writes Tom Hamilton.

The second game of the World Cup was played in front of a swathe of empty seats. South Korea came from behind to beat Czech Republic 2-1, but Estadio Akron did not appear close to full at a tournament plagued by accusations of rip-off ticket prices.

England meets Costa Rica on Wednesday at Inter&Co Stadium in Orlando for the final friendly before the Three Lions open World Cup play.

England's final 2026 World Cup warm-up match against Costa Rica has been delayed by bad weather in Orlando, Florida. The game was originally planned to start at 9pm BST (4pm ET), but will now start an hour later at 10pm BST (5pm ET) instead.

England's World Cup 2026 preparations have been thrown into chaos after thieves stole football boots, match balls and key training equipment en route to the team's base in Kansas City. Fans reacted with disbelief and humour as reports suggested items belonging to Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham may be among the missing.

The Three Lions touch down at Kansas City's Wheeler airport later on Saturday and will then be bused to their £250 a night hotel, the Inn at Meadowbrook.

In the last episode of his series on the history of the England Men's football team, David Baddiel looks at that most magical, and most tantalising of all things - hope. Sixty Years of Hurt with David Baddiel' explores the meaning of England and Englishness through the history of the England Men’s Football team.