
Tashan Deniran-Alleyne is a sports writer at Evening Standard
Tashan Deniran-Alleyne is a sports writer at Evening Standard

Host nation aiming to begin tournament on a positive note

Follow all the latest summer window news, rumours and gossip
Backroom shake-up continues at Liverpool after Arne Slot departure
Brazil to face Africa’s best without talisman, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with a big call to make

Neither signing would come easy for Arsenal this summer
History was made in tournament opener - but for all the wrong reasons

Germany out to avoid another early World Cup exit
Three Lions get ready for Croatia test with emphatic 6-0 win over local amateur team

The Arsenal transfer target is expected to be part of a deep run with England at this summer’s tournament
England midfielder has already responded to Arsenal transfer links

Gunners get further clarity for summer transfer as Real Madrid make first move

Marco Silva has agreed to succeed Jose Mourinho at Benfica
England boss has also delivered updates on Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze

Some bookmakers have installed England as third favourites in North America
Arsenal must now begin process to appoint a new U21s boss
Argentine striker has also been linked with Barcelona and PSG

Bad news for Man United in their pursuit of the £80m-rated midfielder

Lionel Messi will have something to say about Kylian Mbappe’s quest

Man City are also said to be keeping tabs on developments
Lewandowski will officially be a free agent next month following Barcelona exit
Liverpool will aim to better this season’s quarter-final exit