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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 9h

Understand Thomas Tuchel is to decide this week whether to stick or twist with his England squad for November. Tuchel meeting coaching team and FA staff at St George's Park today
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Tuchel to decide Bellingham fate this week as World Cup plans take shape

Real Madrid star was overlooked as the Three Lions’ boss kept faith with others

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 10h

Piece on Chelsea teenager Josh Acheampong, his performance this weekend, and his impressive development. #cfc
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Bold Maresca call pays off as Chelsea transfer decision vindicated

Teenage talent fully deserves starting berth ahead of more established options after another polished performance and first Blues goal

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 2d

At 23 years and 345 days old on average, Chelsea's line-up today is the youngest any Premier League team has named this season. Feels a bit of a Mondo Duplantis situation. They keep breaking their own record. #CFC

Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 2d

Enzo Maresca admits his £8,000 fine for celebrating Chelsea's stoppage-time winner v Liverpool was well worth it. #cfc
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Maresca reveals why wild Chelsea celebrations 'worth it' despite ban and fine

Blues boss was sent off for sprinting down the touchline and joining his players after Estevao Willian’s last-gasp winning goal against Liverpool

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 3d

It’s understood the 6-week time frame for Cole Palmer refers to a return to match action, not training. #CFC

Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 4d

I’ll be on talkSPORT at just after 7:35pm talking England, Tuchel and the World Cup

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 4d

Thomas Tuchel's England is the subject of this week's print feature in @thelondonstandard.bsky.social. Take a look below

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 5d

Big read on Thomas Tuchel's England, and how this 18-month, £5m-a-year project is faring one year after his hire.

What's good, what's bad, and how he's approaching the Impossible Job:
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Tuchel ready to fine-tune England as focus shifts to winning World Cup

After qualification was secured early, attention turns to some difficult decisions over who makes the plane next summer

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 5d

Ballon d'Or form yes. But, hah, you’re right. Not an award that has much responsibility left these days!

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 5d

Harry Kane is in Ballon d'Or form, whether you like it or not. Thomas Tuchel loves it, and so should England fans hopeful of World Cup glory. Piece
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Kane in Ballon d’Or form as England leader sets sights on World Cup

Kane is in the form of his life ahead of what could be the biggest year of his career

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 5d

Declan Rice or Moises Caicedo? Who is the Premier League's best midfielder?

The Standard Sport writers gave our views on the debate here...

#AFC #CFC
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Moises Caicedo vs Declan Rice: Who is the better midfielder?

Standard Sport reporters have their say on the debate that has split pundits and divided opinion among Chelsea and Arsenal fans

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 5d

3 takeaways from 🇱🇻Latvia 0–5 England🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

🌍 England reach the World Cup – and how!
🥅 Anthony Gordon takes his chance
✈️ Djed Spence closing in on seat on the plane
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Three things we learned from England rout as Tuchel finds magic formula

Anthony Gordon takes his chance with Djed Spence eyeing a place on the plane as Three Lions qualify for World Cup with two games to spare

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 6d

Harry Kane has just said "I would say so" when asked by ITV Sport whether he is playing at the highest level of his career so far. Scored his 75th and 76th international goals tonight.

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 6d

England’s lineup in Latvia. Lewis-Skelly starts, as do Rogers, Spence and Anderson again. #LATENG

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 7d

Piece on Reece James, how Chelsea are managing his fitness, and why he's still improving all the time. Next appearance for #CFC will be his 200th. Dropping out of the England squad could prove a blessing in disguise — for club and country
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Chelsea injury may prove a blessing in disguise for Enzo Maresca

England pull-out and subsequent rest could be beneficial in the long run

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 11d

Chelsea expect their injury pile-up to start clearing now, and believe Caicedo, James, Joao Pedro and Santos all missing international duty will help to alleviate the knocks they'd been carrying. But fears Cole Palmer could be out until November #cfc
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Chelsea hope for major four-man injury boost amid new Cole Palmer fear

Blues optimistic over a number of key returns as important fixtures loom following the international break

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 12d

Thomas Tuchel insists England will head to next summer's World Cup as “underdogs” and says that situation won't change — because they haven't won a trophy since 1966
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Tuchel issues 'underdogs' statement as England eye World Cup glory

Former Chelsea boss was hired with the objective of challenging for the sport’s top prize

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 13d

Shim Mheuka is one of English academy football's most in-form players, and Chelsea are hugely excited about the softly-spoken 17-year-old goalscorer. #CFC
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Shim Mheuka: Meet Chelsea goal machine knocking on the first-team door

Lethal in front of goal, skilful and someone who leads by example, why prolific forward is knocking on the door of the first-team

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 14d

On the rise and potential of Estêvão Willian, who is probably still on cloud nine even now.

#cfc 🇧🇷⭐️
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Chelsea's great unknown over 'special' Estevao after Liverpool winner

Sky is the limit for Brazilian wonderkid as excitement builds around 18-year-old who looks set to become a superstar

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 16d

🗣️ Talking points from Chelsea's dramatic win over Liverpool

🇧🇷 Estevao arrives on the big stage
🚫 Makeshift defence shines
❤️ #CFC love a red card. Now the manager gets in on the act…
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Three things we learned from Chelsea win as defenders shine amid injury crisis

Chelsea receive yet another red card but Enzo Maresca’s ill-discipline doesn’t overshadow a huge win

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 16d

Estevao: a No10 of the future?

Piece on a young star who was #CFC's fall guy when Sanchez was sent off v Man Utd but could be the main man against Liverpool. #CHELIV

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Chelsea's youngest star can help Blues come of age in Liverpool clash

The Brazilian starlet has impressed in his early days in west London, but could truly announce himself against the Premier League champions

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 17d

Thomas Tuchel gave phone calls to #CPFC's Adam Wharton and #CFC's Trevoh Chalobah to explain not being called up for England — but didn't ring Kyle Walker. 96 caps and out for Walker?
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Tuchel makes Walker revelation after veteran defender snubbed by England again

The right-back is four caps shy of joining the 100 club

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 17d

🚨 Thomas Tuchel says he would be “surprised” if Cole Palmer features for #CFC against Nottingham Forest immediately after the international break. Tuchel feels there is a “danger” his groin injury could become “chronic”
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Tuchel sends Palmer message after Chelsea star misses England squad

Chelsea No10 has been struggling with a groin injury

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 17d

AFC Wimbledon's Osman Foyo handed 5-month football ban and fined £1,000 for 252 alleged breaches of FA betting rules. One month to be served immediately. Four months suspended ban. #AFCW

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Dom Smith @mrdomsmith.bsky.social · 19d

Understand Chelsea loanee Mamadou Sarr has avoided surgery as sources insist a fresh hamstring injury is “just muscular”. Will miss Slovan Bratislava and Angers matches for #RCSA and will miss international break. To be reassessed during break. #CFC
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Chelsea defender suffers injury blow but avoids surgery

The 20-year-old is expected to be sidelined for a minimum of two fixtures

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