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On July 2, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1877, Hermann Hesse, German-born Swiss poet, novelist, and painter, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1962) was born. In 1914, Mário Schenberg, Brazilian physicist and engineer (died 1990) was born. In 1927, James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern, Scottish lawyer and politician, Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain was born. In 1961, Ernest Hemingway, American novelist, short story writer, and journalist, Nobel Prize laureate (born 1899) passed away. In 1964, Alan Tait, English-Scottish rugby player and coach was born. In 1969, Tim Rodber, English rugby player was born. In 1990, Merritt Mathias, American soccer player was born. In 1990, Bill Tupou, New Zealand rugby league player was born. In 1994, Henrik Kristoffersen, Norwegian skier was born. In 2015, Jacobo Zabludovsky, Mexican journalist (born 1928) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

World Cup Q&A: England reporter Jacob Steinberg answers your questions – live

Football | The Guardian

Football | The Guardian

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July 2, 2026

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World Cup Q&A: England reporter Jacob Steinberg answers your questions – live

Jacob was in Atlanta last night to witness England’s Harry Kane-led comeback against DR Congo. He is online now answering all your questions about the Three Lions’ chances against Mexico, England’s defensive frailties and anything else you’d like to knowSign in or sign up to post your question in the commentsharveyj asks: What’s the thinking on the full backs at the moment? Partly it’s about player selection, but options are limited by injury, is Tuchel considering a tactical tweak or just deliver the existing plan better!Jacob says: The right-back position is one of the biggest problems in the England team. Djed Spence was pretty much last man standing against the DRC but didn’t have a good game. One option against Mexico would be to use Declan Rice there after he moved back and made an impact in the latter stages on Tuesday but can England really play without him in midfield? I don’t think so. There’s some hope that Reece James returns against Mexico but will he be ready for the altitude? Perhaps it will have to be Ezri Konsa at right-back, with John Stones starting in central defence. But Stones hasn’t started since struggling in the opening game. None of this is ideal. Continue reading...

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