Atlanta Hawks 64:96 Memphis Grizzlies 
Cangrejeros 78:95 Criollos de Caguas 
Leones De Ponce 98:92 San German 
Miami Heat 90:99 Toronto Raptors 
Denver Nuggets 108:101 Portland Trail Blazers 
Auckland Tuatara 108:91 Manawatu Jets 
Cairns W 82:68 Rockhampton W 
Sutherland Sharks W 74:60 Penrith P. W 
Bendigo Braves W 58:112 Keilor Thunder W 
Eltham W 93:83 Kilsyth W 
Knox W 78:59 Hobart Chargers W 
Sandringham W 86:73 Northern Tasmania W 
Slovakia U20 71:72 Estonia U20 
Armenia U20 74:57 Albania U20 
Macau Black Bears 124:149 Converge FiberXers 
Ivory Coast U17 W 51:66 Colombia U17 W 
Cairns Marlins 116:91 Rockhampton Rockets 
Sutherland Sharks 104:55 Penrith P. 
Woodville Warriors 79:90 Central Districts Lions 
Australia U17 W 70:64 Japan U17 W 
Perth Redbacks W 53:92 Mandurah Magic W 
Perry Lakes Hawks W 80:91 Cockburn Cougars W 
South West Slammers W 50:88 Kalamunda Eastern Suns W 
Bendigo Braves 69:93 Keilor Thunder 
Eltham 94:76 Kilsyth 
Knox 121:86 Hobart Chargers 
Sandringham Sabres 130:80 Northern Tasmania 
Sweden U20 71:62 Luxembourg U20 
Blackwater Bossing 89:81 Magnolia Hotshots 
North Macedonia U20 97:62 Georgia U20 
Wayne Rooney, the former England star, has shared his opinion on who should lead the national team. He thinks the Football Association should keep Thomas Tuchel as head coach. But there is one big exception: if Pep Guardiola wants the job, then things might change.
Why Tuchel Deserves to Stay
Rooney believes Tuchel has done a good job so far. He points out that changing coaches too often can hurt a team’s progress. Under Tuchel, England has shown strong defense and smart tactics.
- Tuchel knows how to handle big tournaments.
- Players respect his coaching style.
- He has already built a solid system.
The Guardiola Factor
Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers in the world. Rooney says that if Guardiola were available, the FA would have to consider him seriously. Guardiola’s record with clubs like Barcelona and Manchester City is impressive.
But Rooney also warns that waiting for Guardiola might not be smart. He might not leave his current job soon, and England needs stability now.
What England Should Do Next
Rooney says the FA should make a clear decision soon. If they believe in Tuchel, they should give him full support for the 2026 World Cup. If they want to chase Guardiola, they need to act fast.
The main point is simple: don’t make a rushed change unless a top manager like Guardiola is truly available. Otherwise, stick with what works.
The Bottom Line for England’s Future
In Rooney’s view, England has a good thing going with Tuchel. The team is building confidence and a winning mindset. Unless a once-in-a-lifetime coach like Guardiola comes knocking, the FA should stay the course.