Category Archives: National Football Teams

Experience over Potential – What Thomas Tuchel’s England squad could look like at the 2026 World Cup

By 11v11 Site Editor , 20th March 2025 at 8:29 AM (11v11 blog)

Thomas Tuchel’s first England squad announcement for the World Cup qualifiers in March has caused a lot of debate with fans of the Three Lions, so we have tried to predict what his squad could look like at the 2026 World Cup. The 2026 World Cup runs from 11th June to 19th July with matches being played in the USA, Canada and Mexico. England will be hoping that they progress straight to the World Cup via the qualifiers. A first-place…

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England’s Road to 2026 World Cup Glory Under Thomas Tuchel

By 11v11 Site Editor , 20th January 2025 at 7:45 AM (11v11 blog)

For decades, England has struggled to shed its label as international football's perennial underachiever. Despite winning the World Cup on home turf back in 1966, that remains their sole triumph, and in the years since, they have spent much of their time as a team brimming with talent but failing to deliver when it matters most. Gareth Southgate was the most recent man to attempt to make the Three Lions roar, and he came closer than any manager has in…

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Thomas Tuchel’s England conundrum: Four things he must address

By 11v11 Site Editor , 26th November 2024 at 1:01 PM (11v11 blog)

New England manager Thomas Tuchel will inherit a squad packed with talented players when he officially takes charge of the national team on January 1. Tuchel has been handed a simple brief with the Three Lions – guide the team to the World Cup title in the United States, Mexico and Canada in 2026. England are one of the favourites to lift the trophy on online bookmakers US platforms, but previous tournament history makes them a risky betting proposition. Their…

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England claim pivotal win in Greece ahead of last outing in 2024

By 11v11 Site Editor , 16th November 2024 at 5:14 AM (11v11 blog)

England pulled off a crucial 3-0 victory in Athens on Thursday to leapfrog Greece into the table's summit of the UEFA Nations League Group B2. Despite benching star forward Harry Kane, interim boss Lee Carsley guided his side to a crucial win in the group's top-table six-pointer, taking a decisive step towards securing the Three Lions' Division A return. Ollie Watkins opened the floodgate at the Olympic Stadium of Athens with a deadlock-breaking tap-in in the seventh minute. While the…

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England brace up for crucial UEFA Nations League fixtures amid severe injury crisis

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th November 2024 at 4:06 AM (11v11 blog)

Injury-hit England embark on the final push to regain a top-flight status in the UEFA Nations League. It's crunch time in Group B2, with the Three Lions trailing table-topping Greece by two points following a 2-1 defeat at Wembley Stadium last month. Lee Carsley's side quickly regrouped after that heartbreak, getting their quest to return to League A back on track with a comfortable 3-1 win at Finland. However, they're tittering on the brink of disaster after losing as many…

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September international break preview: England embark on a new era

By 11v11 Site Editor , 03rd September 2024 at 4:40 PM (11v11 blog)

The September international break is packed with high-profile fixtures, many of which present a tricky puzzle for sports bettors to unravel. The start of the Nations League takes centre stage in Europe, while the latest batch of World Cup qualifiers will dominate the headlines in South America. With that in mind, read on as we look at some of standout international matches in September, starting with a clash between two teams who have plenty to prove. Republic of Ireland vs…

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England searching for a new manager after Southgate resigns

By 11v11 Site Editor , 05th August 2024 at 12:53 PM (11v11 blog)

Gareth Southgate’s decision to step down as England manager following the defeat against Spain in the 2024 European Championship final will delight his army of critics. While Southgate has done a reasonable job with the Three Lions, his inability to lead a talented group of players to silverware led to widespread calls for change. However, a quick look at the odds on the the newly released CryptoGamble Betting Hub suggests that replacing Southgate will be easier said than done. Read…

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Will Euro 2024 be Gareth Southgate’s Last Tournament as England Boss?

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th June 2024 at 5:00 PM (11v11 blog)

SOURCE: Photo England boss, Gareth Southgate, has hinted that Euro 2024 could be his final major tournament in charge of the Three Lions if they fail to lift the trophy. The 53-year-old, who has been at the helm of the national side since 2016, led England to the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup and the final of Euro 2020. However, his inability to win a major trophy still rankles given the depth of quality at his disposal. In an…

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European Championship 2024: England manager faces some tough decisions

By 11v11 Site Editor , 13th June 2024 at 5:44 AM (11v11 blog)

England head into the 2024 European Championship in Germany as the bookmakers’ favourites to lift their first major silverware in 58 years. Their only previous international success was the 1966 World Cup on home soil and it would be brave move to wager on them ending their barren streak. Manager Gareth Southgate’s overly cautious nature has cost England dearly at recent tournaments and it could be a similar story this summer. Read on as we look at England’s group stage…

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Looking back on some of the proudest moments in Socceroos history

By Editor , 20th February 2023 at 10:46 PM (11v11 blog)

Australia is arguably the most fiercely competitive sporting nation of them all. When it comes to cricket and rugby, the multiple World Cup winners are among the best in the world. Soccer, however, is still a developing sport Down Under, but it hasn't stopped the team from a few incredible achievements over the years. 1997 – Confederations Cup finalists The Confederations Cup was a four-yearly tournament contested by the winners of the six continental championships plus the World Cup holder…

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