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Terry: Best Is Yet to Come

Terry: Best Is Yet to Come

England captain John Terry hailed the progress of his side under Fabio Capello after an emphatic 5-1 win over Croatia at Wembley sealed a place at the World Cup. 10 Sep 2009
Charlton Happy to Pass Baton to Rooney

Charlton Happy to Pass Baton to Rooney

SIR Bobby Charlton would have no problem if Wayne Rooney overtook his record of 49 goals for England. 9 Sep 2009
Terry Inspired By the Ashes

Terry Inspired By the Ashes

JOHN Terry has urged England to take inspiration from the achievements of the country's cricketers and women footballers as they look to seal their place in the 2010 World Cup. 9 Sep 2009
Australia Set For English Battle

Australia Set For English Battle

ONE of the fiercest rivalries in world sport is set to be reignited in Sydney over the weekend - all in the name of a worthy charitable cause. 9 Sep 2009
Capello Thanks Bilic for Team-Talk

Capello Thanks Bilic for Team-Talk

ENGLAND boss Fabio Capello is within reach of his World Cup dream and has thanked Slaven Bilic for providing the team-talk ahead of the qualifier that could get the Italian over the finishing line. 9 Sep 2009
Terry Out to Banish England Hurt

Terry Out to Banish England Hurt

JOHN Terry is determined to avenge the lowest point of his career by leading England to the 2010 World Cup finals. 9 Sep 2009
Bolt Heading For Wembley

Bolt Heading For Wembley

TRIPLE Olympic and World Champion Usain Bolt will be a guest of the Football Association at England's clash against Croatia at Wembley. 9 Sep 2009
No Injury Worries for Capello

No Injury Worries for Capello

ENGLAND boss Fabio Capello had his full 25-man squad in training the day before the World Cup qualifier against Croatia when his side could seal a place in South Africa. 8 Sep 2009
Beckham Open to England Return

Beckham Open to England Return

DAVID Beckham has opened the door for a return to the Premier League. 8 Sep 2009
England v Croatia Past Meetings

England v Croatia Past Meetings

ENGLAND take on Croatia at Wembley tomorrow looking to gain the three points they need to guarantee qualification for next year's World Cup in South Africa. 8 Sep 2009
Beckham Won't Feel Guilty

Beckham Won't Feel Guilty

DAVID Beckham insists he would not feel guilty if he goes to his fourth World Cup next summer at the expense of someone getting to their first. 8 Sep 2009
Lampard Wary of Bilic Mind Games

Lampard Wary of Bilic Mind Games

FRANK Lampard has urged England not to be "sucked in" by the Jose Mourinho-style psychology being used by Croatian coach Slaven Bilic ahead of Wednesday's World Cup qualifier at Wembley. 8 Sep 2009
Capello Can Solve England Dilemma

Capello Can Solve England Dilemma

ENGLAND midfielder Frank Lampard has backed manager Fabio Capello to make the right choice between starting Jermain Defoe or Emile Heskey in the World Cup qualifier against Croatia at Wembley on Wednesday. 7 Sep 2009
Beckham Example Motivates Defoe

Beckham Example Motivates Defoe

JERMAIN Defoe has taken inspiration from David Beckham as he looks to make up for the disappointment of being overlooked for the 2006 World Cup by helping England reach next year's finals. 7 Sep 2009
Gerrard: Capello Could Be Key

Gerrard: Capello Could Be Key

STEVEN Gerrard believes the Fabio Capello factor can help England finally achieve their goal of World Cup glory. 7 Sep 2009
Bilic Claims to Find Weakness

Bilic Claims to Find Weakness

CROATIA coach Slaven Bilic claims he has identified a weakness in England he intends to exploit when the teams meet on Wednesday. 7 Sep 2009
England Face TV Blackout

England Face TV Blackout

ENGLAND fans might only be able to see Fabio Capello's side clinch World Cup qualification on the internet. 7 Sep 2009
Barry: Pressure On Croatia

Barry: Pressure On Croatia

ENGLAND midfielder Gareth Barry has told Croatia to forget about mind-games ahead of the World Cup qualifier on Wednesday - because the pressure is all on them to get a result. 7 Sep 2009
Capello Drops Defensive Hints

Capello Drops Defensive Hints

HE will not shout or yell. But before England bid to seal their place in next summer's World Cup finals, Fabio Capello will tell his defenders they must stop falling asleep on the job, otherwise their own places in South Africa will be in jeopardy. 7 Sep 2009
Rooney Insists He Was Fouled

Rooney Insists He Was Fouled

WAYNE Rooney has assured Steven Gerrard he was fouled when earning England the controversial penalty which put them on the way to victory against Slovenia at Wembley. 6 Sep 2009
Green Is Safe England Option: Cole

Green Is Safe England Option: Cole

CARLTON Cole is backing England goalkeeper Robert Green to avoid the nightmare errors that afflicted Paul Robinson and Scott Carson in previous clashes with Croatia when the sides meet at Wembley on Wednesday. 6 Sep 2009