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Increasingly questions are being asked as to why Tuchel is not starting his role here in Greece, and why he is not even in Athens casting his eye over the players the FA hopes he will guide to World Cup glory in 2026, as his 18-month contract suggests is the sole objective of his appointment.

In the wake of Paul Waring’s sensational Abu Dhabi victory, Laurie Canter is eyeing more English glory in the Middle East at this week’s DP World’s Tour Championship.

However, new Blues boss Sonia Bompastor has plenty of experience when it comes to winning in Europe, having led Lyon to Champions League glory in 2022.

They are without retired superstar captain Meg Lanning, who led them to glory in 2023, but they are a side awash with world greats: Alyssa Healy, Ellyse Perry, Ash Gardner and Megan Schutt to name a few, with young guns Annabel Sutherland and Phoebe Litchfield providing the excitement.

In the women’s football competition, Englishwoman Emma Hayes led the United States to glory in her first tournament since taking charge in May.