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Ferguson Laments Friendly Intrusion

Ferguson Laments Friendly Intrusion

SIR Alex Ferguson has issued a veiled criticism of the Football Association's decision to schedule England's friendly international against Brazil in Doha next month. 30 Oct 2009
Capello 'Tormented' By Owen Debate

Capello 'Tormented' By Owen Debate

England manager Fabio Capello has described Michael Owen as his "tormentor". 27 Oct 2009
Cole Stoked Up for Club and Country

Cole Stoked Up for Club and Country

Joe Cole was a man on a World Cup mission after his first Premier League start since January went like clockwork. 26 Oct 2009
World Cup Handbag Gifts Defended

World Cup Handbag Gifts Defended

England 2018 chiefs insist they are acting "within the spirit and letter" of bidding rules after being criticised for making gifts of designer handbags to FIFA executive members. 23 Oct 2009
Taxing Times for Barnes

Taxing Times for Barnes

John Barnes insists his bankruptcy is due to a "tax oversight" which he is now dealing with. 21 Oct 2009
Capello: We Must Be Fit, Fit, Fit

Capello: We Must Be Fit, Fit, Fit

AS news filtered out of Carrington and Melwood that both Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard would be unavailable for action this weekend, a little shudder must have gone down Fabio Capello's spine. 19 Oct 2009
Money Not Key To Brazil Clash, Say FA

Money Not Key To Brazil Clash, Say FA

THE Football Association today stressed England's friendly against Brazil next month will provide a crucial tune-up for the World Cup and is not motivated by the prospect of financial gain. 19 Oct 2009
FFA Recruit World Cup Bid Specialist

FFA Recruit World Cup Bid Specialist

Football Federation Australia have signed up Peter Hargitay, the former strategist of the England 2018 World Cup bid, as their campaign adviser. 18 Oct 2009
Bruce Baffled By Beckham Fuss

Bruce Baffled By Beckham Fuss

SUNDERLAND boss Steve Bruce has defended his decision to name former Manchester United team-mate David Beckham as England's man of the match against Belarus. 17 Oct 2009
Crouch Shows Capello What He Offers England

Crouch Shows Capello What He Offers England

Peter Crouch is hoping he has given Fabio Capello a selection headache after continuing his prolific goalscoring run for England. 15 Oct 2009
Capello Shocked By Beckham Award

Capello Shocked By Beckham Award

Fabio Capello compared his surprise at David Beckham's man of the match award for a cameo substitute performance against Belarus with US President Barack Obama winning the Nobel peace prize. 15 Oct 2009
Gerrard Out of Belarus Game

Gerrard Out of Belarus Game

Steven Gerrard will miss England's World Cup qualifier against Belarus tomorrow because of a groin injury. 14 Oct 2009
World Cup Bid Chiefs to Consider Strategy

World Cup Bid Chiefs to Consider Strategy

England 2018 chiefs will meet tomorrow to ponder the fall-out of the most challenging week since they launched their World Cup bid two years ago. 14 Oct 2009
England Still Have Room to Improve, Insists Terry

England Still Have Room to Improve, Insists Terry

John Terry insists England can improve by "another 20 or 30%" as they prepare to say thank you to their fans after qualifying for the World Cup with a lap of Wembley following tomorrow's clash with Belarus. 14 Oct 2009
Capello Looking to Plug Rooney Gap

Capello Looking to Plug Rooney Gap

England boss Fabio Capello will turn to Gabriel Agbonlahor and Peter Crouch against Belarus when he experiences his first World Cup qualifier without Wayne Rooney. 14 Oct 2009
Barry Sympathy For Heskey

Barry Sympathy For Heskey

ENGLAND midfielder Gareth Barry admits he sympathises with Emile Heskey's situation at Aston Villa after leaving the club himself in the summer. 13 Oct 2009
'Golden' Tag Grates With Lampard

'Golden' Tag Grates With Lampard

FRANK Lampard has expressed his frustration at England's 'golden generation' tag. 13 Oct 2009
Lampard Aims For 100 Club

Lampard Aims For 100 Club

FRANK Lampard is determined to make it into England's exclusive 100 club. 13 Oct 2009
Lampard: Rooney Injury Is a Good Opportunity

Lampard: Rooney Injury Is a Good Opportunity

England midfielder Frank Lampard believes Wayne Rooney's injury gives other players the chance to shine in the final World Cup qualifier against Belarus at Wembley on Wednesday. 13 Oct 2009
England Staying Grounded - Milner

England Staying Grounded - Milner

James Milner insisted no-one in the England squad is "getting ahead of themselves" and already thinking of the World Cup finals next summer. 12 Oct 2009
Rooney's Absence Will Be Felt By England

Rooney's Absence Will Be Felt By England

Fabio Capello will be without his very own Mr Incredible when England tackle Belarus at Wembley on Wednesday. 12 Oct 2009