Thomas Tuchel throws out first pitch at MLB game as England stars presented with special jerseys at the baseball
Players were allowed to see family and friends immediately after the Group L game against Croatia, and loved ones were given access into the camp on Thursday…
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Having arrived back from Dallas at around 10.30pm local time on Wednesday, England players were afforded most of Thursday off. Most read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS The towering Newcastle defender told local reporters last week: “I’m a big fan of America and American sports so I know the Kansas City Chiefs”. “I’m actually a Pittsburgh Steelers fan but I’m excited to be here.”. Dan Burn, Djed Spence and Harry Kane were also in attendance Credit: Getty World Cup 2026 - all the info LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!
Furthermore, Manager Tuchel was joined by captain Harry Kane and defenders Dan Burn and Djed Spence at Kauffman Stadium as he completed the ceremonial throw just over 24 hours after England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas. The game was broken up into two halves of around 25 minutes each. Kane, who niced twice against the Croats, is known for his love of American sports.
In addition, Toney scored a hat-trick while Aston Villa duo Rogers and Ollie Watkins were also on target as England ran out comfortable winners. BBC Sport revealed on Tuesday that the Football Association had arranged the friendly to give certain players minutes.
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Having arrived back from Dallas at around 10.30pm local time on Wednesday, England players were afforded most of Thursday off.
according to MyJoyOnlineMost read in Sport WORLD CUP 2026 FREE BETS AND SIGN UP OFFERS The towering Newcastle defender told local reporters last week: “I’m a big fan of America and American sports so I know the Kansas City Chiefs”. “I’m actually a Pittsburgh Steelers fan but I’m excited to be here.”.
according to The SunDan Burn, Djed Spence and Harry Kane were also in attendance Credit: Getty World Cup 2026 - all the info LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED!
according to The SunManager Tuchel was joined by captain Harry Kane and defenders Dan Burn and Djed Spence at Kauffman Stadium as he completed the ceremonial throw just over 24 hours after England beat Croatia 4-2 in Dallas.
according to MyJoyOnlineThe game was broken up into two halves of around 25 minutes each.
according to MyJoyOnlineKane, who niced twice against the Croats, is known for his love of American sports.
according to The SunToney scored a hat-trick while Aston Villa duo Rogers and Ollie Watkins were also on target as England ran out comfortable winners.
according to MyJoyOnlineBBC Sport revealed on Tuesday that the Football Association had arranged the friendly to give certain players minutes.
according to MyJoyOnlineBurn, Jordan Henderson, Eberechi Eze, Marc Guehi, Kobbie Mainoo, Djed Spence and Jarell Quansah were among the players also involved in the training game.
according to MyJoyOnlineKane, who scored two goals in the win over Croatia, posted on social media about the trip.
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You don’t win World Cups by running riot for 10 minutes in mid-June but this felt like the start of something new Walking away from Dallas…
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Wednesday, June 24
England held to goalless draw by Ghana
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Tuesday, June 23
England left frustrated by Ghana in World Cup draw
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World Cup 2026: England 0-0 Ghana recap
Reliability 70 · high17 sources11 independent voices8 countries · 1 languages4 disputedblind spot · Right siderewrites detected Thomas Tuchel denies England over-reliant on Harry Kane after Ghana draw
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Friday, June 19
English fans take over Billy Bob's honky tonk in Fort Worth following win over Croatia
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Thursday, June 18
From The Sports Desk: Harry Kane scores two goals, spurs England's strong World Cup start
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Reliability 89 · very high6 sources4 independent voicesrewrites detectedThomas Tuchel throws ceremonial first pitch at Kansas City Royals game
Reliability 65 · high5 sources5 independent voices3 countries · 1 languagesblind spot · Right sideTuchel's national anthem complaints lead to FIFA moving photographers
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