Articles by Jacob Steinberg

Jude Bellingham poised for substitute role in England’s game against Serbia

Thomas Tuchel is expected to keep faith with Morgan Rogers in the No 10 role for England’s World Cup qualifier against Serbia

Nov 13, 2025

Sports

Foden, Bellingham and Kane cannot all start in England’s system, Tuchel insists

The England head coach has played down the prospect of fielding the trio together, while he has also suggested he is unlikely to take five No 10s to the tournament – meaning at least one big-name player could miss out

Nov 12, 2025

Sports

Foden, Bellingham and Kane cannot all start in England’s system, insists Tuchel

The England head coach has played down the prospect of fielding the trio together, while he has also suggested he is unlikely to take five No 10s to the tournament – meaning at least one big-name player could miss out

Nov 12, 2025

World

Raheem Sterling and family unharmed after second burglary at home

Raheem Sterling and his family escaped unharmed during a break-in, with Chelsea supporting their player as police investigate

Nov 11, 2025

World

Bellingham and Foden earn England recalls as Wharton and Scott also picked

Thomas Tuchel has recalled Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden for England’s World Cup qualifiers against Serbia and Albania

Nov 7, 2025

World

West Ham are a shambles – and Nuno shows little sign of being able to fix it | Jacob Steinberg

One point in four games and strange selections mean the Hammers are staring at the Championship unless something changes soon

Nov 1, 2025

World

Clash of styles awaits as Frank and Maresca face off in growing rivalry

Pragmatism meets dogmatism in Saturday’s Premier League meeting between Spurs and Chelsea, with both head coaches still trying to win their fans over

Oct 31, 2025

Thomas Frank calls for ‘cohesion’ between Spurs fans and team to lift home form

Thomas Frank believes that Tottenham’s poor home form will improve if there is a better connection with the crowd

Oct 17, 2025

Bellingham must accept Tuchel’s collective structure or risk England exile | Jacob Steinberg

Manager learned at PSG to ignore star power in pursuit of a winning formula that prioritises brotherhood

Oct 10, 2025

Tuchel says door open for ‘top characters’ to earn spot in England’s World Cup squad

Thomas Tuchel says the ‘competition is on’ to earn a place in England’s World Cup squad and insists the door will always be open for players to return

Oct 10, 2025

Tuchel insists England should embrace underdog status at 2026 World Cup

Thomas Tuchel has said England would be stronger if they did not allow themselves to become burdened by expectation

Oct 8, 2025

Club World Cup has left an injury trail that is damaging football. But will anyone listen? | Jacob Steinberg

Response to strained schedule has been more football than ever, and a danger that the best will have nothing left to give at the World Cup

Oct 7, 2025

England eye Uruguay and Japan tests as part of World Cup preparations

England want to face South American and Asian opposition before the World Cup and have discussed hosting friendlies against Uruguay and Japan in March

Oct 7, 2025

Harry Kane open to Bayern Munich stay and unsure of Premier League return

The England captain, whose current deal at Bayern Munich expires in 2027, said: ‘In terms of staying longer I could definitely see that’

Oct 6, 2025

‘Let’s embrace change’: Nuno believes West Ham can turn season around

Nuno Espírito Santo said of West Ham’s players: ‘They are willing to change. I can see it. So let’s embrace it and let’s change it’

Oct 3, 2025

Nuno believes West Ham can change as players take responsibility for poor form

Nuno Espírito Santo said of West Ham’s players: ‘They are willing to change. I can see it. So let’s embrace it and let’s change it’

Oct 3, 2025

Tuchel says best players do not always make best team after Bellingham omission

Thomas Tuchel has suggested Jude Bellingham might have been excluded from the latest England squad even if the midfielder were in peak condition

Oct 3, 2025

Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden left out of England squad but Bukayo Saka returns

Thomas Tuchel has kept faith with the England squad that excelled against Andorra and Serbia and found no place for Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden

Oct 3, 2025

Phil Foden pushing for England recall after return to form for Manchester City

Manchester City attacker has been in fine form, while Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka could also return for the Wales and Latvia matches

Oct 2, 2025