Job done - but England will not win World Cup unless they improve
England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
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"It was hard work. We were ready for that. I said we so often get carried away with our expectations and what we demand of ourselves."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
"No-one saw that coming."
— Thomas Tuchel , Athlete
Key People
Harry Kane is a professional footballer and captain of the England national team.
Jude Bellingham is a professional footballer playing for Real Madrid and the England national team.
Marcus Rashford is a forward for the England national football team.
Morgan Rogers is a footballer who has been recognized for his performance in England's qualifying campaign.
Thomas Tuchel is the head coach of the England national football team.
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England did their job topping the group - but they can forget winning the World Cup if they do not improve, writes Phil McNulty.
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