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Randal Kolo Muani could answer Thomas Frank’s £125m problem
Tottenham Hotspur cruised to a 4-0 win over FC Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday night and Thomas Frank may have finally found the answer to his striker dilemma.
The hosts were dominant even after going a man down in the 57th minute when Brennan Johnson saw red, and they toyed with the Danish opposition for much of the night. Johnson had grabbed the opener thanks to calamitous goalkeeping from Dominik Kotarski before Wilson Odobert made it 2-0 courtesy of a Randal Kolo Muani assist.
Micky van de Ven’s solo goal then made it three, and it’s a goal that will be in the mix for the Puskas award. His defensive partner, Cristian Romero, set Joao Palhinha up for the fourth.
Frank will have been pleased with the performance, but there are still issues with his strikers on the goalscoring front. Richarlison came off the bench and hit the bar twice, from a header and then a penalty late on.
Tottenham 4-0 Copenhagen – Kolo Muani Arrives Just in Time
While goals are often the currency for a centre-forward, there were plenty of positives to take from Kolo Muani’s display up top. The French forward was a handful for the visitors, although he might not work on his finishing, given two big chances he missed.
The 26-year-old first fired just wide of the Copenhagen goal after Xavi Simons teed him up and could have finished off a sublime move. He then squandered another opportunity on the brink of half-time, heading over the bar with the goal gaping.
Frank may have been considering taking the Frenchman off, but he sprang into action to set Odobert up for the Lilywhites’ second. It was a clever move that saw him take the ball down before showing composure to play it to his fellow countryman, who made no mistake from close range.
Kolo Muani was one of several Tottenham players who came under fire for a disastrous 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea last Saturday. Jamie O’Hara was particularly scathing in his assessment of Frank’s new number nine.
But there are promising signs as he adjusts to life in North London and he may well have played his way into another start on Saturday. A return to Premier League football sees Spurs host Manchester United, with both enduring topsy-turvy form.
To Be Frank – Richarlison and Solanke’s Days Numbered
Tottenham swooped for Kolo Muani on transfer deadline day, bringing him to the English capital in an attempt to give Frank much-needed firepower. The club’s transfer chiefs’ decision was merited, given he’d bagged 10 goals in 22 games on loan at Juventus last season.
If he is given time, he could be the number nine the Lilywhites have been crying out for since Dominic Solanke’s drop-off in his debut season. The English frontman’s future is uncertain amid reports suggesting Frank is ready to part ways with the 28-year-old, who is still dealing with an ankle injury.
Spurs splashed a then club record £65million on Solanke in the summer of 2024, and it’s fair to say he’s failed to live up to expectations goals wise. Constant fitness issues have continued to plague him, and he just can’t be relied upon.
Richarlison looked to be headed for the exit door in the summer after helping Ange Postecoglou end his tumultuous reign with Europa League glory. But reports soon suggested Frank preferred the Brazilian over Solanke, a stance he confirmed after a sensational brace in the 3-0 win over Burnley in August.
The 28-year-old came off the boil as usual, showing the same inconsistency that has become a recurring theme that Spurs fans are too familiar with. He may be playing for his future, especially if Kolo Muani continues to improve, and that might lead to an exit in the near future, with the MLS a possible destination.
Richarlison arrived from Everton in £60million deal back in July 2022 but hasn’t quite managed to hit the heights anticipated. He will have a year left on his contract next summer and Frank’s rebuild could mean the club bid farewell to both the Brazil international and Solanke.
Thomas Tuchel did not hold back when speaking about the officials after England’s dramatic victory over Mexico in their 2026 World Cup last 16 match.
England picked up a historic victory at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday evening as they defeated the co-hosts 3-2.
The Three Lions went into the break leading 2-1, with Jude Bellingham scoring a brace. England’s chances of victory took a major blow early in the second half when Jarell Quansah was shown a straight red card.
Despite the man disadvantage, Harry Kane restored England’s two-goal lead via the penalty spot, only for Raul Jimenez to get Mexico back in it when Mexico were given a penalty of their own.
Mexico threw everything they had at England for the remainder of the match, but they could not find an equaliser as England held on to book their place in the quarter-finals of the competition.
Thomas Tuchel Rages at Officials After England’s Victory vs Mexico
Despite England’s victory, Tuchel was not happy at all with the officials, and he made his feelings very clear in his post-match interview with the BBC.
He said: “It’s just not good enough. The referees are just not good enough, fourth officials are just not good enough. That’s the bottom line.
“Three people in the VAR from South America in a match like this. VAR overturns [but] is this a clear and obvious error for the penalty? For sure not. They overturned a situation where [the referee] doesn’t even give a foul. Referees just not good enough, fourth officials just not good enough.”
Tuchel also praised his side, adding: “If a team has heart and belief, then it’s this team. They did it on pure will. I have no words. That’s an iconic match, an iconic stadium. We overcame so much adversity today. Very proud.”
He also gave an update on Jordan Henderson, who suffered a ‘really bad’ injury during England’s post-match celebrations. On the Brentford star, he said: “Not good, not good, next thing is a right defender now with the red card, Jordan just fell over an injured his wrist, it looks really bad.”
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BBC Sport pundit Joe Hart came to the defence of referee Alireza Faghani following Tuchel’s comments. He said:
“I think [Tuchel] has got that wrong. I don’t know why he has gone so hard on that after such an impressive performance. I get it, against all the odds the red card and the penalties, but I don’t think they were borderline decisions. I thought they were decent decisions in the end.”
Micah Richards and Wayne Rooney disagreed with Hart, though, with the former saying that ‘he did not mind’ Tuchel’s comments and the latter stating the 52-year-old was creating an ‘us against the world’ mentality.
England will now face Norway in the quarter-finals of the competition. Stale Solbakken’s side beat Brazil 2-1 on Sunday afternoon, with Erling Haaland netting a brace. The match will take place at Miami Stadium on Saturday, July 11, with kick-off set for 10pm BST.
Jordan Henderson was stretchered off after suffering a freak injury following England’s historic victory over Mexico at the 2026 World Cup.
After battling past DR Congo in the last 32, England were drawn to face co-hosts Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
A lot of talk going into the match was about how the Three Lions would cope with the altitude and how they would fare playing in such a hostile atmosphere.
England rose to the task with flying colours as they secured a dramatic victory. Jude Bellingham notched a brace and Harry Kane got on the scoresheet as Thomas Tuchel’s side, who were reduced to 10 men in the second half when Jarrel Quansah was shown a straight red card, held on to triumph 3-2.
Jordan Henderson Suffers Injury in Post-Match Celebrations
There was concern for Henderson after he suffered a nasty injury during England’s celebrations.
Henderson, despite not coming on to the bench, was extremely animated on the touchline during the final stages of the match. He picked up a booking for his behaviour on the sidelines.
After the referee blew the full-time whistle, the Brentford midfielder sprinted onto the pitch to celebrate alongside England’s players.
However, he suffered a wrist injury after falling over the advertising hoardings during England’s celebrations. According to the Mirror, his teammates appeared to form a huddle around him as he received treatment from medics.
He was later taken away on a stretcher and given oxygen. Footage has now emerged showing how he suffered the injury.
Thomas Tuchel Speaks Out On Henderson’s Injury
Jude Bellingham spoke out about Henderson’s injury following the match. He said:
“He’s in a bit of bother, but the medical team have got everything under control, best to not give too much detail when I don’t know too much what’s going on, but everyone was there to support him and even that was a beautiful thing to see.”
Harry Kane, who struggled to speak in his post-match interview after losing his voice, said: “Jordan [Henderson] just fell over there, I think he’s okay, just something to do with his arm.”
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Boss Tuchel also provided a worrying update, saying: “Not good, not good, next thing is a right defender now with the red card, Jordan just fell over an injured his wrist, it looks really bad.”
Henderson has played just six minutes for England at the 2026 World Cup, playing six minutes in his side’s victory over Panama in the group stage.
England will now face Norway in the quarter-finals of the competition. Erling Haaland scored a brace as the Scandinavian side defeated Brazil 2-1 at New York New Jersey Stadium. It’s currently unclear whether Henderson will be available to play.
Harry Kane gave a brilliant post-match interview after England’s dramatic victory over Mexico to reach the quarter-finals of the 2026 World Cup.
England took a two-goal lead over co-hosts Mexico thanks to Jude Bellingham’s quickfire brace in the second half. Julián Quiñones halved the deficit shortly as he fired past Jordan Pickford.
The Three Lions were reduced to 10 men early in the second half when Jarell Quansah was sent off, but, despite having a man disadvantage, England restored their two-goal lead when Kane converted from the penalty spot.
Mexico were given a penalty of their own with just over 20 minutes remaining, and Raul Jimenez was coolness personified as he rolled his effort past Pickford.
The co-hosts threw everything at Thomas Tuchel’s side for the remainder of the match, but, no matter how hard they tried, they could not find an equaliser as England held on to secure a famous victory.
Harry Kane’s Post-Match Interview
England went absolutely berserk after the final whistle sounded as they celebrated their victory. Kane, after playing the majority of the match and then celebrating with his teammates, was required to fulfill his media duties.
The Bayern Munich striker did his very best to speak in his post-match interview with the BBC, but he struggled to give his thoughts as his voice failed him. View his interview below:
Kane said: “That was a crazy game. We had to fight. We had to fight. I’ve just been sitting there… I can’t really talk. The occasion, the team, all the things against us… we found a way.
On the penalty he gave away, he said: “I thought I got to the ball first. It was one of those days when the referee gave a lot against us. In the end, it doesn’t matter, so I’m happy.”
Kane, considered one of the greatest English players ever, also spoke out about Jordan Henderson’s injury he sustained after the match, while he also praised the England supporters who travelled to the Azteca Stadium to cheer their team on.
The 32-year-old’s interview had football fans in hysterics. One fan said: “This interview has secured the man a knighthood if he somehow didn’t have one in the bag already. What a legend.”
A second commented: “Harry Kane is an absolute hero… hilarious!! Best post-match interview ever. Definitely a future meme!”
A third said: “Harry Kane with the interview of a lifetime,” while a fourth stated: “That Harry Kane interview might be the best I’ve ever seen.”
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England to Face Norway in the Quarter-Finals
England’s quest to win their second World Cup title, and end their 60-year wait for a trophy, continues on Saturday, July 11, when they take on Norway. The match will take place at Miami Stadium and kick off at 10pm BST.
Norway beat Brazil 2-1 earlier on Sunday thanks to an Erling Haaland brace. Neymar gave Carlo Ancelotti’s side hope late on when he converted from the penalty spot, but it was too little, too late for Brazil as they crashed out of the competition.
A tie against one of Argentina, Egypt, Switzerland or Colombia awaits in the semi-finals for the victor.
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