Tuchel names Arsenal star as England vice-captain for World Cup as United circle Ndiaye

Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that an Arsenal star will serve as England's vice-captain for the 2026 World Cup, handing the role of Harry Kane's understudy to a player from the north London club. The decision came as Manchester United intensified their search for a left-winger, with former manager Ruben Amorim's praise of Everton's Iliman Ndiaye still ringing in the air. 'Ndiaye is an amazing player,' Amorim said ahead of United's meeting with Everton last November, a match David Moyes' side won 1-0 despite playing with 10 men after Idrissa Gana Gueye was sent off for slapping former United ace Michael Keane. United have placed the 26-year-old Senegal international on their transfer shortlist after he netted six league goals and three assists this season. Ndiaye is expected to feature for Senegal in a friendly against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday before the World Cup. Meanwhile, BBC Sport has launched a daily 'Who am I?' game, with clues set by Joe Rindl, challenging fans to guess a World Cup star in as few attempts as possible. The quiz, part of the build-up to the 2026 tournament, offers points for quick guessing.