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Trio hoping to impress as battle for World Cup spots heats up

Three players will have a chance to impress on the biggest stage this evening, with Jude Bellingham, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Marcus Rashford still fighting for places – and potentially even a starting berth – in the England squad for this summer’s World Cup.

While Jude Bellingham has marked himself out as a near-certain starter in midfield for the Three Lions, both Alexander-Arnold and Rashford have more work to do to be included in the squad, let alone to secure a spot in the starting XI.

England boss Thomas Tuchel seemingly does not have a lot of confidence in Real Madrid full-back Alexander-Arnold, with the German previously criticising the defensive aspect of his game. However, his hand may be forced by the injury to Tino Livramento, who could miss the rest of the season with a back problem.

Rashford could benefit from a similar situation, though more due to a general lack of competition in the left-wing position. While Anthony Gordon should also be on the plane to the USA, Rashford could benefit from the Newcastle man’s recent lack of form as the pair fight to start on the left in England’s opener against Croatia in Dallas on 17 June.

Real Madrid’s Valverde suffers head injury after altercation with teammate

Fede Valverde and Aurelien Tchouameni were involved in one of those two cabeza-a-cabezas – and the former ended up in hospital.

Real Madrid’s Valverde suffers head injury after altercation with teammate

Real Madrid later stated that Valverde would be sidelined for up to two weeks

Harry Latham-Coyle10 May 2026 16:55

How the land lies

Barcelona top the table on 88 points, 11 clear of Real Madrid, with just four games to go – it is a matter of when, rather than if, they are crowned champions. They’d love to do it today, though...

Barcelona would win the title if they avoid defeat at Camp Nou. In the 97 years of LaLiga, the title has never been won in this fixture.

Barcelona are bidding to defend their title (Getty)

Harry Latham-Coyle10 May 2026 16:20