England endure hostile reception ahead of FIFA World Cup match against Mexico
England's preparations for their World Cup Round of 16 clash with tournament co-hosts Mexico have been marred by logistical uncertainty and a hostile reception.
Josh Tongue set for ODI debut as England name squad for India series
Fast bowler Josh Tongue has been added to the squad after his recent exploits with the red ball against New Zealand. Another potential debutant is all-rounder James Coles.
Harry Brook will likely captain the side for the first ODI at Edgbaston on Tuesday, 14 July, as rumours continue around whether he will be appointed Test captain in the aftermath of Ben Stokes' international retirement.
Bowlers Gus Atkinson and Saqib Mahmood also return to the squad, while the out-of-form Zak Crawley misses out on selection.
England 16-player ODI squad v India:
Harry Brook (c), Rehan Ahmed, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Tom Banton, Jacob Bethell, Jos Buttler, James Coles, Sam Curran, Liam Dawson, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Saqib Mahmood, Adil Rashid, Joe Root, Josh Tongue.
'It's going to be tough' - Rashford backs England to overcome Mexico's Azteca high altitude test
Marcus Rashford insists England are ready for one of their toughest assignments of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as they prepare to face Mexico in Sunday's last-16 clash at the famous Azteca Stadium.
Bok fulcrum Ox Nche predicting staunch resistance from England at scrum time
Much-feared Springbok prop Ox Nche believes England's forward pack will put up a proper fight in their Nations Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday.
Borthwick stacks England's bench for Nations Championship opener against Boks
England head coach Steve Borthwick has named his team to face the Springboks in the Nations Championship on Saturday, 4 July at Ellis Park in Johannesburg.