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Heskey Will Consider Villa Future

Heskey Will Consider Villa Future

Emile Heskey has admitted he will consider leaving Aston Villa in January in a bid to secure his place in the England squad for next summer's World Cup. 12 Oct 2009
Decision Baffles Capello

Decision Baffles Capello

Last night's red-card debacle in the Ukraine was so ludicrous Fabio Capello felt he had to break his unwritten rule never to criticise the referee. 12 Oct 2009
Under Half a Million Watch England's Internet Game

Under Half a Million Watch England's Internet Game

Fewer than half a million people watched England's first game to be broadcast exclusively live over the internet and no detailed viewing figures will be released, the firms behind the move said today. 12 Oct 2009
Green Off As England Crash

Green Off As England Crash

ENGLAND'S 100 per cent record in their World Cup qualifying group came to an end after Serhiy Nararenko's deflected strike earned Ukraine a 1-0 victory in Dnipro. 11 Oct 2009
Lampard Hails Italian Influence

Lampard Hails Italian Influence

FRANK Lampard believes he has reaped the benefit of working under a succession of Italian managers with Chelsea and England. 10 Oct 2009
Ferdinand Keeps The Focus

Ferdinand Keeps The Focus

RIO Ferdinand believes Fabio Capello will not allow any sort of distractions to affect England's World Cup chances next summer. 10 Oct 2009
Ferdinand Keeps The Focus

Ferdinand Keeps The Focus

RIO Ferdinand believes Fabio Capello will not allow any sort of distractions to affect England's World Cup chances next summer. 10 Oct 2009
Rooney: England Can Improve

Rooney: England Can Improve

WAYNE Rooney has stressed the importance of England's final two World Cup qualifiers as preparations begin for next summer's tournament in South Africa. 10 Oct 2009
Ardiles: English Passion Will Be Key

Ardiles: English Passion Will Be Key

OSSIE Ardiles believes the passion of the England fans will be the key to a successful bid to host the 2018 World Cup. 9 Oct 2009
Things Could Turn Full Circle for Roo/Ron Duo

Things Could Turn Full Circle for Roo/Ron Duo

Wayne Rooney regards Cristiano Ronaldo as the number one player on the planet even though he could enjoy the sweetest of moments at his old team-mate's expense next week. 9 Oct 2009
Galaxy Boss Predicts Tough Slog for Beckham

Galaxy Boss Predicts Tough Slog for Beckham

England midfielder David Beckham faces a year of solid football in his bid to reach the World Cup, according to the man who helped bring him to Los Angeles Galaxy. 9 Oct 2009
Terry Outlines Plans for 'Biggest Season'

Terry Outlines Plans for 'Biggest Season'

England skipper John Terry concedes it is "unthinkable" his career will come to a close without tasting real success in either the Champions League with Chelsea or at international level. 8 Oct 2009
'England World Cup Bid Making Slow Progress'

'England World Cup Bid Making Slow Progress'

England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup is only "creeping along" when it should be galloping, according to FIFA vice-president Jack Warner. 7 Oct 2009
Eriksson: England Must Be Mentally Tough

Eriksson: England Must Be Mentally Tough

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes "mental strength" will be a key factor when Fabio Capello's squad gun for World Cup glory next summer. 6 Oct 2009
Eriksson Refuses To Pin Blame On Wags

Eriksson Refuses To Pin Blame On Wags

SVEN-Goran Eriksson maintains it would be a "stupid excuse" to put the blame on England's failure at the last World Cup down to the presence of players' wives and girlfriends - but revealed his one regret was not mentally preparing the side for the pressure of a penalty shoot-out. 6 Oct 2009
No Place for Walcott In England Squad

No Place for Walcott In England Squad

Fabio Capello has ignored the advice of Arsene Wenger and decided not to hand Theo Walcott an instant recall to the England fold. 5 Oct 2009
Eriksson: England Can Win World Cup

Eriksson: England Can Win World Cup

SVEN-Goran Eriksson has backed England to win the World Cup next year - provided the pressure on the team does not build to "ludicrous" proportions. 4 Oct 2009
Capello Not Planning Sweeping Changes

Capello Not Planning Sweeping Changes

ENGLAND coach Fabio Capello will resist the temptation to radically change his squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers but a few fringe players are likely to be given a chance to impress. 3 Oct 2009
Owen: I'm Not Past It

Owen: I'm Not Past It

Michael Owen insists he remains as good a player as he was when he was England's leading striker. 30 Sep 2009
Cole Taking It Step By Step

Cole Taking It Step By Step

Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has his sights on an international recall but has put thoughts of England and contract talks on the back burner while he returns to full fitness. 25 Sep 2009
England to Face Brazil

England to Face Brazil

ENGLAND will play five-time World Cup winners Brazil in a friendly in Qatar on Saturday, November 14. 23 Sep 2009