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Noni Madueke

Noni Madueke — Arsenal player available for selection after recovering from a hamstring issue ahead of the Champions League final.

2026-05-292026-06-19

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  1. June 2026
  2. The Ghanaian Times

    The 32-year-old Kane, who arrived at the World Cup shouldering heavy expectations after a brilliant season at Bayern Munich, had opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 12th minute after Noni Madueke was brought down in the box by Croatia’s 40-year-old Luka Modric.

    Kane draws level with Lineker as England outgun Croatia
  3. The Ghanaian Times

    If Saka is limited, Cole Palmer, Phil Foden, Marcus Rashford or Noni Madueke can change the shape of the front line, but none give the same right-side pattern.

    England prediction waits on Saka
  4. Joy Online

    After Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke, Kane stepped up – and saw his first effort saved by Croatia keeper Livakovic.

    I knew stuttered run-up might get keeper off line – Kane
  5. Joy Online

    Harry Kane put England ahead in 12 minutes with a twice-taken spot-kick after Luka Modric fouled Noni Madueke, Croatia keeper Dominik Livakovic saving his first attempt but penalised for encroaching off his goalline.

    Kane and Bellingham shine as England outshine Croatia in thriller
  6. Joy Online

    happy to take that gamble and it paid off I’d say, and I’m going to continue doing that – but like I said I’m feeling a lot better than I did in March and I’m ready to go, so I’m excited.” Saka is competing for a starting spot on the right wing with Arsenal team-mate Noni Madueke

    I’ll keep gambling with fitness for England – Saka
  7. Joy Online

    On the right side of England’s attack, Noni Madueke started ahead of Bukayo Saka on Wednesday.

    Bellingham, but no Guehi – England’s expected team
  8. Joy Online

    That was where I told him.” Rice and his Arsenal team-mates Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke and Eberechi Eze have now joined England’s training camp in the United States and began work with the group in Florida on Sunday.

    Declan Rice to be England’s vice-captain at World Cup
  9. The Chronicle

    This comes as they await the arrivals of Arsenal quartet Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Eberechi Eze and Noni Madueke and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson following their involvement in European finals.

    Scott poised to make England debut in World Cup friendlies
  10. Joy Online

    umbers Jordan Pickford Ezri Konsa Nico O’Reilly Declan Rice John Stones Marc Guehi Bukayo Saka Elliot Anderson Harry Kane Jude Bellingham Marcus Rashford Tino Livramento Dean Henderson Jordan Henderson Dan Burn Kobbie Mainoo Morgan Rogers Anthony Gordon Ollie Watkins Noni Madueke

    Bellingham is No 10 in England World Cup squad
  11. Joy Online

    Arsenal quartet Declan Rice, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and Bukayo Saka, and Crystal Palace goalkeeper Dean Henderson – who were all involved in European finals this week – will join the rest of the squad at a later date.

    England players advised to holiday in US pre-World Cup

Today

  1. England beats Croatia 4-2 in World Cup Group L opener

    Harry Kane scored twice as England defeated Croatia 4-2 in a World Cup Group L match, with Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford also scoring. The victory came in a heavyweight clash at Dallas Stadium, with Croatia twice drawing level before England pulled away.

    2 hours ago · The Ghanaian Times

Yesterday

  1. England's World Cup opener hinges on Saka's Achilles injury

    Thomas Tuchel confirmed that Bukayo Saka is managing an Achilles injury ahead of England's World Cup opener against Croatia on 17 June. Saka remains part of the squad but his workload may need to be controlled, raising questions about England's right-side attacking threat if his minutes are limited.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Kane's stuttered run-up intentional, keeper Livakovic off line

    Harry Kane used a deliberate stuttered run-up in England's World Cup opener against Croatia, knowing it might draw goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic off his goalline; after his first penalty was saved, VAR ruled Livakovic had moved too early, and Kane scored on the retake.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. England defeats Croatia in World Cup group stage opener

    England beat Croatia in a high-scoring match in Dallas, with Harry Kane scoring twice and Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford adding goals. The match was decided after England came from behind multiple times and ultimately secured a comfortable victory, though England showed defensive vulnerabilities throughout the match.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Saka says he is ready to play England World Cup opener

    Bukayo Saka, carrying an Achilles injury since March, says he is "ready to go" for England's World Cup opener against Croatia on Wednesday, though manager Thomas Tuchel has indicated it is "very unlikely" Saka would "start and finish" all World Cup matches.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Bellingham set to start as England prepares World Cup opener

    England manager Thomas Tuchel appears likely to field Jude Bellingham in the No 10 role for the World Cup opener against Croatia, based on the team's starting lineup in a 3-0 warm-up win over Costa Rica. Morgan Rogers is expected to be benched in favour of Bellingham for the tournament's start.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 7 June

  1. Declan Rice named England vice-captain for World Cup

    Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, 27, has been named England's vice-captain for the World Cup under manager Thomas Tuchel. Rice has earned 72 caps for England and recently helped Arsenal win the Premier League and reach the Champions League final.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. Alex Scott set to debut for England in World Cup warm-up

    Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is poised to make his England debut in forthcoming World Cup preparation friendlies against New Zealand and Costa Rica in the United States. Scott is among five supplementary squad members who travelled to Florida ahead of the arrival of other players following European finals commitments.

    4 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 3 June

  1. Jude Bellingham given England No 10 shirt for World Cup

    England has announced its squad numbers for the World Cup, with Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham receiving the No 10 shirt, potentially signalling his role in the central attacking role ahead of Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers.

    3 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 1 June

  1. England coach advises squad to holiday in US before World Cup

    England head coach Thomas Tuchel has advised World Cup players to spend their off-season holidays in United States time zones to help with acclimatisation. The squad will arrive in Florida on Monday for a pre-tournament camp, with matches against New Zealand and Costa Rica scheduled for 6 and 10 June, while England's training base in Kansas City, Missouri, is six hours behind UK time.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. PSG retain Champions League title after shootout defeat of Arsenal

    Arsenal lost to Paris St-Germain in a Champions League final penalty shootout, with Gabriel Magalhaes missing the decisive spot-kick, despite taking an early lead through Kai Havertz in Budapest. The defeat denied Mikel Arteta's side a league and European double after they lifted the Premier League title for the first time in 22 years.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 29 May

  1. Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

    Manager Mikel Arteta says Dutch right-back Jurrien Timber is fit to start Saturday's Champions League final against Paris St-Germain, having recovered from a groin injury sustained in March. Noni Madueke is also available for selection after a hamstring issue.

    29 May 2026 · Joy Online

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