Harry Kane will have been the first name on the list following the England skipper's most prolific campaign of his career, while the Bayern Munich man will be joined by tournament veterans Jordan Pickford and John Stones, who are both heading to their fifth major competition.

By-elections — the British equivalent of a U.S. special election — are held when a member of Parliament resigns, dies or becomes enmeshed in tabloid scandal and are flung out of office by angry voters.

Australia beat England by five wickets in a Women’s T20 World Cup warm-up match that marked the return of England’s captain, Nat Sciver-Brunt

The 1982 World Cup was England's first in 12 years and they ensured they looked good on their return. This was the first time an England home kit was shaded in colours apart from white; the red and blue layering brought refreshing vibrancy to the jersey.

World Cup 2026 LIVE: Latest news and updates as England train ahead of Costa Rica game - World Cup fever is building with tournament opening game just days away

Nearly 16,000 deaths in England last year were linked to such delays - the equivalent of more than 300 every week.

England take less than a session on the fourth day of the first Test against New Zealand to begin their post-Ashes rebuild with a much-needed victory.