His starting place was the subject of much debate in Thomas Tuchel's England team, but Jude Bellingham has become integral to the manager's style of play.
Derided by Leeds fans and snubbed by the USA, Jesse Marsch has faced difficult moments in his career - but appears to have found his home with Canada as they look to reach the World Cup last 16.
Jürgen Klopp has backed Andoni Iraola to succeed at Anfield, but noted he will need some good fortune along the way.
Crystal Palace and Sunderland lead the Premier League’s World Cup scoring charts after the 2026 group stage, ahead of Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Iran had a place in the last 32 of the World Cup snatched away from them at the last minute not once but twice.
In his seven-year reign Steve Clarke took Scotland out of the wilderness but could not find the promised land of knockout major championship football, writes Tom English.
We have a look at what can be learned from every World Cup penalty taken in a shootout ever.