Inside England: Behind the Scenes of the Three Lions' World Cup Dream

The Real England Story Nobody Was Allowed to Tell Until Now England's quest to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 is the most compelling story in world soccer. Inside England: Behind the Scenes of the Three Lions' World Cup Dream by award-winning Sunday Times journalists Jonathan Northcroft and Rob Draper takes you deeper than any camera or press conference ever has. This is the real England — the dressing room conversations, the tactical blueprints, the moments of doubt and the flashes of brilliance that shaped a nation's footballing identity. From Gareth Southgate's appointment to the cultural overhaul that dragged England back to relevance — two finals, a semi-final, a quarter-final across four tournaments — this book traces every twist of a decade-long transformation. It doesn't flinch at the near-misses or the heartbreak of Euro 2024. It tells you exactly what went wrong, and why it still wasn't enough. Southgate built something real. This book proves it. Then came Thomas Tuchel. With a new manager came a new philosophy, a sharper edge, and a squad rebuilt in his image. According to England Football, Tuchel has named his 26-man World Cup squad — and as Sky Sports reports, his selections have been ruthless. Northcroft and Draper were there for all of it. Their extraordinary access to both managers gives this book an authenticity that no other England football book can match. Inside England is essential reading for every soccer fan who has ever believed — really believed — that England could lift the World Cup. Whether you follow the Three Lions home and away or you're simply fascinated by the inner workings of elite international football, this behind-the-scenes account of England's World Cup dream is the book you've been waiting for. ROYAL MAIL TRACKED 48 Publisher: Fascinating Selection of Books – A Must See! Published: May 7, 2026 Price: £10.99 Softcover: 352 pages ISBN-13: 9781785122545 Dimensions: 19.7 x 13 x 2.3 cm