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Pick your England XI for World Cup semi-final
England are through to the World Cup semi-finals, but who would you pick in your starting XI?
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Metro
· Jun 27, 2026
Who England could play next in the World Cup Round of 32
Who England could play next in the World Cup Round of 32
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 26, 2026
World Cup: Alan Shearer names starting XI that’ll win tournament for England
Former England striker, Alan Shearer, has selected his ideal Three Lions XI that could potentially win the 2026 World Cup tournament. England is regarded as one of the frontrunners for the title. The back-to-back UEFA EURO runners-up boast a talented squad, guided by German coach Thomas Tuchel. They commenced their campaign positively with a 4-2 [] World Cup: Alan Shearer names starting XI that’ll win tournament for England
Football365
· Jul 12, 2026
Player ratings as England beat Norway: Bellingham outstanding, Spence daring, Saka impactful
England are World Cup semi-finalists thanks to Jude Bellingham’s brace vs Norway. Here are our player ratings from that quarter-final.
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GiveMeSport
· Jun 28, 2026
Alan Shearer Named his Greatest England Teammates 11
The Premier League's all-time leading scorer has picked the best England XI made up of stars he played with
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Related coverage for "Pick your England XI for World Cup semi-final": Metro — Who England could play next in the World Cup Round of 32. Daily Post Nigeria — World Cup: Alan Shearer names starting XI that’ll win tournament for England. Football365 — Player ratings as England beat Norway: Bellingham outstanding, Spence daring, Saka impactful. SkySports — England World Cup latest. GiveMeSport — Alan Shearer Named his Greatest England Teammates 11