England's national teams share this page across codes. Football dominates during the World Cup, from Thomas Tuchel's selection puzzles over Saka, James and Rice to the projected knockout path that turns every group game into a high-stakes decision, and even Wonderwall's revival as a terrace anthem. Cricket runs alongside, with New Zealand's openers piling on pressure at Trent Bridge and England's women reaching the T20 World Cup semi-finals at Lord's. Marcus Smith setting the tone for a South Africa opener and a World Cup of Darts title round out the coverage.
Oasis's 1995 hit has become the unofficial soundtrack to England's 2026 World Cup run, a fan-led ritual no marketing committee could manufacture.
Tom Latham and Devon Conway shared a record 317 opening stand in searing heat as the third Test swung the tourists' way on day one.
Thomas Tuchel faces fresh fitness questions before England's World Cup group game against Panama, with Reece James reporting hamstring tightness and Declan Rice still being managed.
The West Indies captain insisted she did not hit the ball after a contentious review during England's 38-run T20 World Cup win that booked a semi-final place.
The England midfielder avoided sanction after covering his mouth in conversation, with FIFA guidance aimed at confrontational exchanges.
Analysis of Thomas Tuchel's possible knockout route has put fresh weight on where England finish in their group, with finishing position likely to dictate the difficulty of the draw to come.
England's pairing held their nerve under the lights to lift the World Cup of Darts, underlining the depth of English talent and giving the sport another marquee storyline ahead of its next television run.
After a flat goalless draw with Ghana, the England head coach admits his side must find more creativity rather than lean on Bukayo Saka.
The Harlequins playmaker says England will start fast at Ellis Park as Steve Borthwick's side launch the new global competition against the world champions.
India's 15-year-old sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will follow ICC and ECB safeguarding rules barring under-16s from adult dressing areas during the white-ball series.
Hamstring tightness for the Chelsea full-back hands Thomas Tuchel a right-back decision as England chase top spot in the group.
Thomas Tuchel's side fail to break down a disciplined Ghana in Boston, leaving qualification finely balanced before the final round of matches.
After a frustrating goalless draw with Ghana, the England captain says reaching the knockouts matters more than style as Thomas Tuchel's side seek sharper attacking rhythm against Panama.
The expanded format has turned the standings of best third-placed teams into a central storyline, with British interest in the permutations.
The Aston Villa striker says England must chase top spot in their World Cup group rather than assume qualification will take care of itself before a testing clash with Ghana.
The Chelsea defender was summoned to Thomas Tuchel's squad after Tino Livramento's injury, turning a summer on the outside into a chance on the biggest stage.
The Arsenal midfielder says he has managed hamstring nerve pain since Christmas, sharpening concern over the demands placed on England's key players.
Sophia Dunkley's first World Cup half-century underpinned a 38-run win over Scotland as England maintained their unbeaten start to the tournament.
The Tottenham full-back has played down a viral training-ground exchange with England manager Thomas Tuchel, framing it as instruction rather than embarrassment.
With the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act now on the statute book, ministers are pressing ahead with a wave of new mayors and strategic authorities handed powers over housing, transport and skills.
England captain Ben Stokes and fast bowler Gus Atkinson have been ruled out of the second Test against New Zealand at the Oval, with the ECB investigating an alleged breach of team protocols. Joe Root takes over as interim captain.
Thomas Tuchel's England head into their World Cup opener against Croatia full of confidence after beating New Zealand and Costa Rica in their Florida warm-up matches, with Declan Rice and a deep, settled squad fuelling genuine optimism.
Government figures confirm the typical Band D bill in England has climbed 4.9% to £2,392 for 2026-27, with 274 authorities increasing rates by the maximum permitted and a handful granted special permission to go further.
Ministers have signed the order abolishing Surrey's county and district councils and creating two new unitary authorities, the first concrete step in a sweeping reorganisation that will redraw the map of local government across England.
Gus Atkinson's second-innings five-for sealed a 115-run victory on a treacherous Lord's pitch, giving England the perfect start to their red-ball rebuild after a chastening Ashes winter.
Gus Atkinson's five-wicket haul finished off the tourists as England won the first Test by 115 runs on a surface that produced the fastest fall of wickets seen in England for more than a century.