Dom Smith

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Dom Smith is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard, mainly covering Chelsea and England. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon. In 2023, the same year he joined Evening Standard, Dom was named Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

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Dom Smith is a Football Reporter for Evening Standard, mainly covering Chelsea and England. He also reports on tennis at Wimbledon. In 2023, the same year he joined Evening Standard, Dom was named Hugh McIlvanney Student Football Writer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association.

Football

Kane and Rice latest revealed amid double England injury worry

Thomas Tuchel was left to sweat over star duo following opening World Cup victory

18 Jun 2026
Football

Tuchel hints at England changes amid Saka injury update

Three Lions opened their World Cup account with convincing victory

18 Jun 2026
Football

England ratings vs Croatia: Bellingham shines as Kane leads by example

Elliot Anderson, Marcus Rashford and Noni Madueke also impress as Three Lions deliver scintillating second half in Dallas

18 Jun 2026
Football

Three things we learned from England win as World Cup statement sent

Thomas Tuchel gets the big calls right as Three Lions turn on the style in Croatia thriller

18 Jun 2026
LIVE

England 4-2 Croatia: Three Lions deliver in World Cup opener - LIVE

Harry Kane at the double as Three Lions net four goals and make statement with flying second half

17 Jun 2026
Football

Lallana exclusive: England need to win World Cup opener, I should know

Former midfielder was part of two England squads that failed to win their opening game at at major tournament

17 Jun 2026
Football

England have a huge opportunity in World Cup grudge match

Croatia have dished out enough hurt to England over the years to prove they must not be taken lightly

17 Jun 2026
Football

Tuchel reveals England national anthem decision ahead of Croatia clash

Former Chelsea boss will lead Three Lions in World Cup opener today

17 Jun 2026
Football

Kane reveals message to England team-mates ahead of Croatia opener

Three Lions face familiar foes in Texas this evening

17 Jun 2026
Football

Why England's Kansas City base is a dream come true for one local

Taylor Swift is a neighbour, but it is Clark Hunt, son of Lamar, who will be most thrilled by the Three Lions moving in

16 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea star handed World Cup call after England rocked by injury blow

Three Lions star sees tournament ended before first match

16 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea plan two major signings after Cucurella sale in Alonso boost

Blues will add money made from left-back’s sale to summer kitty with multiple deals expected

16 Jun 2026
Football

Saka reveals injury latest as 'gamble' promised for World Cup opener

Three Lions face Croatia on Wednesday but star winger still carrying niggling Achilles problem

15 Jun 2026
Football

Trafford issues Man City future update amid England No1 question

Shotstopper knows he needs to be playing regular football if he is to usurp Jordan Pickford

15 Jun 2026
Football

Familiar foes and star power: England's World Cup opponents profiled

Thomas Tuchel’s side are huge favourites to top group, but should expect a challenge

13 Jun 2026
Football

Barnes exclusive: Why no England player would do a World Cup rap today

Exclusive interview: John Barnes also tells Standard Sport what is achievable for England at the World Cup

12 Jun 2026
Football

Chelsea confirm release of four players ahead of Alonso arrival

Young quartet set to leave Stamford Bridge this summer

12 Jun 2026
Football

Why England's careful preparation shows they can win this World Cup

While there are more-fancied contenders to win this World Cup, England have planned meticulously and might just have timed their run perfectly

11 Jun 2026
Football

Three things we learned from England win as Tuchel faces huge decision

Three Lions boss still has selection dilemmas in key positions ahead of Group L curtain-raiser against Croatia

11 Jun 2026
LIVE

England 3-0 Costa Rica: Three Lions dominate World Cup warm-up - LIVE

Three Lions’ final pre-tournament friendly went ahead after storm forced one-hour kick-off delay in Orlando

11 Jun 2026