As NewsUK's Senior Football Correspondent, Thomas Beckwith reports on the Premier League, the EFL and the England national side for readers across the country. He reported on three World Cups for a national news agency. He holds a degree in Sports Journalism from Sheffield Hallam University and completed an NCTJ diploma. Thomas lives in Sheffield, where he watches lower-league football most weekends. “Football writing is about the decisions, not just the result.”
Norway advances to last 16 after dramatic winner against Côte d’Ivoire
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England secure top spot in Group L despite mixed performance against Panama
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Uruguay midfielder Manuel Ugarte stretchered off in World Cup exit
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Panama’s World Cup journey continues
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Manchester United pursuing midfield and attacking options
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