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1. How England plot to avenge years of heartbreak by Croatia in critical World Cup opener

   England manager Thomas Tuchel said his squad needed no more ‘emotional fuel’ ahead of what is expected to be a serious test for the World Cup hopefuls

2. Thomas Tuchel says World Cup opener against Croatia will ‘bring out the best’ in ‘brave’ England

   England manager Thomas Tuchel promised his squad would rise to the occasion against Croatia

3. Trump looking to hedge his bets and endorse both Republicans in contested South Carolina race

   Lieutenant Governor Pam Evette will go head-to-head against Attorney General Alan Wilson in a Republican runoff for South Carolina’s gubernatorial race

4. Thomas Tuchel explains why he called up Trevoh Chalobah to England’s World Cup squad

   The Chelsea centre-back was chosen over a raft of full-back options to replace the injured Tino Livramento in England’s squad

5. Argentina vs Algeria LIVE: Lionel Messi starts as reigning champions get World Cup campaign underway

   Defending champions Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, will feature a host of stars including Enzo Fernandez and Julian Alvarez against underdogs Algeria

6. Erling Haaland scores twice on debut as Norway hammer Iraq in World Cup opener

   Iraq 1-4 Norway:Erling Haaland scored twice in the first half on his tournament debut, as Norway finished the first matchday top of Group I

7. How Kylian Mbappe inspired France’s devastating win over Senegal – and broke records on the way

   France 3-1 Senegal: The French talisman now has more World Cup goals than Pele and could be the deciding factor in his team’s charge to win the tournament

8. Secret Service enraged at FBI Director Kash Patel after premature announcement about UFC event terror plot: report

   ‘Don’t choke on your own smoke,’ the deputy director for the Secret Service remarked in a news conference Tuesday

9. Manhunt underway after Wilmington hospital shooting in Delaware leaves one dead

   The condition of the second victim has not been released

10. Trump’s Miami golf club raises prices as World Cup is held at nearby stadium

    Trump’s Miami-area golf resort has called itself ‘the ultimate championship-caliber sanctuary for football enthusiasts’