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  1. Should Marcus Rashford start?published at 15:03 BST 23 June

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    Marcus Rashford celebrates after scoring against Croatia.Image source, Getty Images

    It took Marcus Rashford just 13 minutes to net England's fourth goal against Croatia in the opener when he came off the bench to replace Antony Gordon.

    The winger who, has 19 goals in 73 caps for England, looked electric after coming off the bench in the 72nd and netting the all important final goal to wrap up the three points.

    So will he be used by Tuchel off the bench once again? Or should he start against Ghana?

  2. Anderson's journey to England star and potential British recordpublished at 14:57 BST 23 June

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    Phil McNulty
    BBC Sport chief football writer at Dallas Stadium

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    Elliot Anderson was the schoolboy footballer so good his teachers discussed placing a bet on him playing for England. The bet was never made - but Thomas Tuchel is backing him to be a winner at the World Cup.

    Anderson's journey from the playing fields of Tyneside to the World Cup stage, and to potentially becoming the most expensive player in British football history, continues when England play Ghana in Boston on Tuesday.

    The midfielder is the one that painfully got away from Newcastle United but is still revered and respected in his home city as the "quiet and self-effacing" local boy made good.

    Read more about Anderson's rise to the top of English football here.

  3. Get Involved - Who has played at Three World Cups for England?published at 14:51 BST 23 June

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    Gary Lineker played 1982, 1986 and 1990 didn't he?

    Ray, Wokingham

    Gary Lineker playing for EnglandImage source, Getty Images

    Unfortunately not, Ray.

    Lineker did not make his England debut until 1984. Good guess though!

  4. Who has played in the most World Cups?published at 14:47 BST 23 June

    Messi and Ronaldo shaking hands ahead of playing each other for their international teams, Argentina and PortugalImage source, Getty Images

    6 World Cups: Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo (2006, 2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026)

    5 World Cups:

    Manuel Neuer (2010, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026)

    Luka Modric (2006, 2014, 2018, 2022, 2026)

    Lothar Matthaus (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994, 1998)

    4 World Cups:

    Miroslav Klose (2002, 2006, 2010, 2014)

    Paolo Maldini (1990, 1994, 1998, 2002)

    Diego Maradona (1982, 1986, 1990, 1994)

  5. Get Involved - Who has played at Three World Cups for England?published at 14:43 BST 23 June

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    Joe Cole - 2002, 2006, 2010

    Izaak, London

    The great Billy Wright.

    Dan, Stourbridge

    Well done to Izaak and Dan. Top work.

    Let's leave the England circle for a moment and look at the players worldwide who have played at the most World Cup tournaments...

  6. English players who've played at three World Cupspublished at 14:38 BST 23 June

    Raheem Sterling and Wayne Rooney warming up together ahead of 2014 World Cup.Image source, Getty Images

    Times up. Here's who we make out to have appeared at three World Cups for England:

    Tom Finney (1950, 1954, 1958)

    Billy Wright (1950, 1954, 1958)

    Bobby Moore (1962, 1966, 1970)

    Bobby Charlton (1962, 1966, 1970)

    Peter Shilton (1982, 1986, 1990)

    Terry Butcher (1982, 1986, 1990)

    Bryan Robson (1982, 1986, 1990)

    Sol Campbell (1998, 2002, 2006)

    David Beckham (1998, 2002, 2006)

    Michael Owen (1998, 2002, 2006)

    Ashley Cole (2002, 2006, 2010)

    Joe Cole (2002, 2006, 2010)

    Steven Gerrard (2006, 2010, 2014)

    Frank Lampard (2006, 2010, 2014)

    Wayne Rooney (2006, 2010, 2014)

    Raheem Sterling (2014, 2018, 2022)

    Harry Kane (2018, 2022, 2026)

    Jordan Pickford (2018, 2022, 2026)

    John Stones (2018, 2022, 2026)

    Marcus Rashford (2018, 2022, 2026)

    And of course, Jordan Henderson. How many did you get? Did we miss anyone?

  7. Get Involved - Who has played at Three World Cups for England?published at 14:37 BST 23 June

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    I'll go for Bryan Robson and Glen Hoddle.

    Kev Wright

    Peter Shilton? Surprised he's not still playing, he was around for so long.

    Dave, Swansea

    Are Kev and Dave correct with their guesses? Let's take a look at the list....

  8. Get Involved - Who has played at Three World Cups for England?published at 14:32 BST 23 June

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    I’ll go for Frank Lampard.

    Michael, Darlington

    Spot on Michael, well done. Frank Lampard played at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 editions of the tournament.

  9. Get Involved - Who has played at Three World Cups for England?published at 14:24 BST 23 June

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    We want you to get your thinking caps on and let us know the players you can think of who have played for the Three Lions at three World Cups tournaments.

    There are probably more than you think, spanning from the 1950s to present day. We have named a few in the post below to get you started.

    Let's see how many you can rattle through!

  10. Have any England players come close to playing in four World Cups?published at 14:18 BST 23 June

    Beau Brown
    BBC Sport

    Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand speak to each other, whilst playing for EnglandImage source, Getty Images

    Rio Ferdinand travelled to four World Cups (1998, 2002, 2006, 2010) but did not play in 1998, and he withdrew with injury in 2010 before the first game.

    Steven Gerrard was also named in four World Cup squads but had to pull out of his first squad in 2002 due to injury.

    Ashley Cole and David Beckham each came up short of a fourth World Cup. Ashley Cole was 33 in 2014 and being phased out of the squad, with Leighton Baines preferred by then-manager Roy Hodgson. David Beckham played his last game for England a year before the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

    Wayne Rooney and Michael Owen each made spectacular England starts as teenagers and had ahead of them the prospect of an endless cascade of World Cups. However, injuries meant that Owen played his last England game at 28 and Rooney retired from international duty at 31. Both also ended on three appearances at the tournament.

  11. Matthews, Charlton & Shiltonpublished at 14:15 BST 23 June

    Beau Brown
    BBC Sport

    Bobby Charlton in an England football shirt.Image source, Getty Images

    There have been a few England players who could have played in four or more World Cups, but it’s largely a story of bad luck and untimely injuries.

    Stanley Matthews played in two World Cups (1950, 1954) which may seem a rather pitiful return for an England career lasting a record 22 years. Matthews however, missed a potential three more because England didn’t enter in 1938, and then two tournaments were cancelled due to World War II in 1942 and 1946.

    Bobby Charlton travelled to four World Cups as part of the England squad (1958, 1962, 1966, 1970) but he failed to play any of England’s games in Sweden in 1958 - largely because no substitutes were allowed at the time.

    Peter Shilton spent a shade under 20 years in an England shirt - during which five World Cups took place. He only played in three World Cups though because of England’s qualification drought in the 1970s.

  12. Why have no England players played in four World Cups before?published at 14:12 BST 23 June

    Beau Brown
    BBC Sport

    For decades, getting an England player to play in four World Cups remained out of reach, but now it is much more likely.

    That is thanks to the increase in substitutions allowed from 1970, when teams could make two - that is now five.

    The expansion of the number of teams in the tournament has also made it more likely that England will qualify. There were only 16 teams until 1982 when Fifa expanded the tournament to 24 nations, which has now doubled to 48.

  13. Henderson on the brink of England historypublished at 14:09 BST 23 June

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    Beau Brown
    BBC Sport

    Jordan Henderson playing for England.Image source, Getty Images

    If Jordan Henderson makes it on to the pitch at this World Cup, he’ll become the first ever England player to play at four World Cups.

    Henderson was first picked by Roy Hodgson in 2014 for the World Cup in Brazil and also played in the 2018 and 2022 tournaments.

    Henderson is just 10 caps from a century and has made 11 appearances across the three most-recent World Cups, captaining the side in 2016 under then newly appointed Gareth Southgate.

    Whether it be Hodgson, Southgate or current boss Thomas Tuchel, Henderson has been the one constant in the rise of the England side since a dreary group stage exit 12 years ago in Brazil.

    Henderson captained Liverpool to their first Premier League title and sixth Champions League triumph, but from an international standpoint, to have a player who experienced both the lows of 2014 and the highs of the Southgate tenure could, as England go deeper into this iteration of the tournament, prove invaluable.

    If Tuchel's side make a sub and we see the number 14 on the fourth official's board, Jordan Henderson will have made England history.

  14. Postpublished at 14:06 BST 23 June

    England players in trainingImage source, Getty Images

    We have focused on players who are the first names on Thomas Tuchel's team sheet, like Harry Kane and Declan Rice.

    Let's switch the attention to a player who perhaps won't start many matches at the tournament, but can make England history by coming on as a substitute...

  15. 'Kane is the figure head of England'published at 14:03 BST 23 June

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    John Murray
    BBC football correspondent on BBC Radio 5 Live at Dallas Stadium

    Harry Kane. You look at him as a person now, as a captain and as a leader. He is the figure head of that England team.

  16. 'We are lucky to have Kane as our captain'published at 13:59 BST 23 June

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    Harry Kane and Declan Rice of England celebrate the first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group L match between England and Croatia at Dallas Stadium on June 17, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.Image source, Getty Images

    England midfielder Declan Rice, asked who he thinks is the most important player of the tournament: "Obviously I am going to say my captain Harry Kane. It is inevitable what he does in an England shirt. We are lucky to have him as our captain.

    "On the other hand, you have to say Messi and what he's doing. It is very special that we are witnessing this and what he is doing at his age. Even as neutral and as a football fan, it's incredible to watch him too."

  17. Second half against Croatia is the 'benchmark' - Ricepublished at 13:55 BST 23 June

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    Jude Bellingham celebrates scoringImage source, Getty Images

    England midfielder Declan Rice, speaking about last week's match against Croatia: "The second half was probably one of our best 45 minutes under Thomas [Tuchel]. If I look back at the first half, it probably wasn't as bad as how it is spoke about, but because of the goals conceded it probably feels worse than what it was.

    "Looking at the opening games of the tournament there was some cagey performances from a lot of nations, just because of the feeling of being at the biggest tournament in the world.

    "We know the level required and that second half is probably the benchmark for us in terms of starting games at that level and that tempo. We believe if we can do that from the opening minute we can beat any opponent in the world and we want to be confident in what we can do on the pitch."

  18. Get Involved - Should Tuchel go with the same attack?published at 13:51 BST 23 June

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    I love Marcus Rashford, but I think he needs to stay on the bench. His impact with 30 minutes to go is as good as we could want. With Saka not ready to start, being able to bring him on too against tired defenders is a scary prospect.

    Will, Norwich

    England's midfield and attack are spot on, including the substitutes used in the last game. The Defence just needs looking at before they meet the better Teams.

    Gary, Jersey

  19. 'Konsa, Rice and Stones are the spine of experience'published at 13:48 BST 23 June

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    Phil Neville
    Former England defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

    [Ezri] Konsa is the one who will start in every game because of his physicality. The person next to him will be [John] Stones. His performance in major games, in big tournaments means he gives the teams that bit of composure. Konsa, Rice and Stones are the spine of experience - the young players need around them. They compliment each other.

    I think Tuchel has been really clever in the make up of his squad and he has picked players to do jobs in certain aspects of this tournament. That is why I am really relaxed that England will be successful.

  20. Get Involved - Who should start against Ghana?published at 13:45 BST 23 June

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    Tuchel has a great squad at his disposal. I think England would be better at the back with Guehi. There are many options on the left and right. But please don't meddle with the core of Rice, Anderson, Bellingham and Kane, all of which are world class.

    Jon, Horsham

    Guehi should start tonight instead of Stones. Gets him involved and keeps Stones fresh.

    Shaun, Sheffield

    Start the same 11 as against Croatia except bring Guehi in at centre back, keep Konsa as centre back and rest Stones

    David, North Devon