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  "id": 12609166,
  "title": "England’s Nations League surge helps heal World Cup wounds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/englands-nations-league-surge-helps-heal-world-cup-wounds",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T10:19:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/07/england-s-nations-league-surge-helps-heal-world-cup-wounds"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "England's recent strong performance in the Nations League has begun to heal the wounds of their disappointing World Cup exit, as Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham spearhead the team's charge towards a potential Euro 2028 victory. Kane scored twice in a 3-0 win against the Czech Republic, matching Peter Shilton's record of 125 caps, and bringing his tally to 91 international goals. The team's impressive start has come despite criticism of manager Thomas Tuchel's defensive tactics during the World Cup. England's form in the Nations League has improved since their 3-2 defeat to Spain, with Kane, Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, and Bukayo Saka leading the charge. Tuchel has been praised for building on strong foundations from the World Cup, and his decisions to substitute players like Gordon and not use Saka off the bench during the World Cup have raised questions. The team's upcoming match against Spain next month will be a crucial test of their progress, as England looks to reignite their major tournament-winning ways after a 60-year wait since their 1966 World Cup triumph.",
  "summary": "Harry Kane scored twice at Wembley on Tuesday, as England beat the Czech Republic 3-0, taking their tally to 14 goals in four matches.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "England’s Nations League surge helps heal World Cup wounds",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/englands-nations-league-surge-helps-heal-world-cup-wounds-12609645",
        "published": "2026-10-07T10:19:36.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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