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title: "West Ham News Today: Fernandes expected to make Portugal debut, Bowen to play for England again, Cole thinks new Spurs boss is bad news"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Matt Bottomley"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2026-03-31T14:58:50Z"
modified: "2026-03-31T16:50:36Z"
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# West Ham News Today: Fernandes expected to make Portugal debut, Bowen to play for England again, Cole thinks new Spurs boss is bad news

It might be the international break but the news at West Ham United is still ongoing. From transfer news, injury question marks to who is ready to return in week’s time [ReadWestHam](https://readwestham.com/) has you covered for everything going on with [Nuno Espirito Santo’s team](https://readwestham.com/2026/03/23/nuno-espirito-santo-west-ham-loss-aston-villa/) today.

## West Ham boss says Mateus Fernandes deserves his Portugal debut

Mateus Fernandes has been in superb form for the Hammers, earning a first call up to the senior Portugal team.

The midfielder is expected to make his debut for the nation later on tonight, with Nuno Espirito Santo saying the 21-year-old deserves it.

[Read More: **“He deserves it”: West Ham boss on midfielder about to make international debut**](https://readwestham.com/2026/03/31/west-ham-nuno-espirito-santo-praise-mateus-fernandes/)

## Jarrod Bowen to get huge chance in hunt for England World Cup place

Jarrod Bowen doesn’t hide from being the Iron’s talisman but is yet to confirm his place with England for this summer’s World Cup.

The 29-year-old is expected to start for the Three Lions tonight in a final audition for the tournament’s squad.

[Read More: **West Ham captain to get big chance in hunt for World Cup squad place**](https://readwestham.com/2026/03/31/west-ham-jarrod-bowen-england-world-cup-chance/)

## Carlton Cole says new Spurs appointment is bad news for the Irons

Former Hammers favourite Carlton Cole is worried that Tottenham Hotspurs new manager could save them.

Spurs have appointed Roberto De Zerbi, with Cole saying it is bad news for his old team.

[Read More: Former **West Ham striker says new appointment at relegation rivals is bad news**](https://readwestham.com/2026/03/31/west-ham-carlton-cole-new-tottenham-hotspur-manager/)