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Terry Back To Lead England

Terry Back To Lead England

JOHN Terry will be fit to lead England out in their Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia - but will need an operation soon. 17 Oct 2007
McClaren: No Pitch Battle

McClaren: No Pitch Battle

Manager Steve McClaren has vowed there will be no excuses for England if they fail the "field turf" test in Moscow on Wednesday. 16 Oct 2007
Hiddink Refutes Pitch Concerns

Hiddink Refutes Pitch Concerns

Russia manager Guus Hiddink insists his side will gain "no real advantage" from playing on an artificial pitch in Wednesday's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier with England. 16 Oct 2007
Cole Will Miss Russia Clash

Cole Will Miss Russia Clash

CROCKED Chelsea fullback Ashley Cole has been ruled out of England's Euro 2008 clash with Russia in Moscow on Wednesday. 15 Oct 2007
McClaren Wants More of Same From Rooney

McClaren Wants More of Same From Rooney

Steve McClaren's psychological ploy worked a treat at Wembley - and now the England coach wants more of the same from Wayne Rooney. 15 Oct 2007
Rooney Ready for Big Test

Rooney Ready for Big Test

Wayne Rooney is backing England to rise to the occasion and gain the positive result in Russia needed to keep them on course for the Euro 2008 finals. 14 Oct 2007
England Enjoy Rooney's Revival

England Enjoy Rooney's Revival

The Wayne Rooney renaissance began at Wembley as England left themselves needing a win in Russia on Wednesday to book their place at Euro 2008 after a 3-0 win over Estonia. 14 Oct 2007
Gerrard Looking to Good Times

Gerrard Looking to Good Times

Stand-in captain Steven Gerrard is confident England's "dark days" are behind them and believes they can achieve trophy glory if Michael Owen and Wayne Rooney start scoring regularly for their country. 13 Oct 2007
Rooney: Nightmare Not to Qualify

Rooney: Nightmare Not to Qualify

Wayne Rooney has admitted it would be 'a nightmare' if England failed to reach Euro 2008. 12 Oct 2007
Rooney Glad for Delayed Return

Rooney Glad for Delayed Return

Wayne Rooney has admitted Sir Alex Ferguson did exactly the right thing in delaying the England and Manchester United star's return from a fractured foot. 12 Oct 2007
'We Must Guard Against Complacency' - Cole

'We Must Guard Against Complacency' - Cole

Joe Cole has warned England must focus on the job in hand against Estonia at Wembley on Saturday - and not try to "play like Brazil". 12 Oct 2007
Campbell's Back As Terry Out

Campbell's Back As Terry Out

Sol Campbell is in line to make his first competitive England start for two years after John Terry was ruled out of Saturday's Euro 2008 clash with Estonia. 12 Oct 2007
Rooney Admits Wayne-Ing Influence

Rooney Admits Wayne-Ing Influence

Wayne Rooney has admitted it is two years since he last played well for England - and if Emile Heskey had been fit, he would be facing a real fight to start Saturday's Wembley showdown with Estonia. 12 Oct 2007
Barry 'Gave Up Hope', Under Eriksson

Barry 'Gave Up Hope', Under Eriksson

Gareth Barry admits there have been times he feared his England career was over. 11 Oct 2007
Allardyce: No Owen Spat

Allardyce: No Owen Spat

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has insisted he is not engaged in a three-way battle with Michael Owen and England. 11 Oct 2007
Owen Not Obsessed By England

Owen Not Obsessed By England

Michael Owen has come out fighting in the face of allegations that he is only interested in playing for England. 11 Oct 2007
No Risk About Owen's Return - Surgeon

No Risk About Owen's Return - Surgeon

The surgeon responsible for Michael Owen's rapid recovery has revealed the striker's return to action is "without any risk". 10 Oct 2007
McClaren: Rooney Raring To Go

McClaren: Rooney Raring To Go

Steve McClaren believes Wayne Rooney is "chomping at the bit" to help England take the final steps towards qualifying for the Euro 2008 finals. 10 Oct 2007
Russians 'Revert to Artificial Plan'

Russians 'Revert to Artificial Plan'

The Russian Football Federation refused to upgrade the artificial pitch England will play on in Moscow later this month following Russia's defeat at Wembley, according to a representative of the company who laid it. 9 Oct 2007
Owen In Stitches And England Smiling

Owen In Stitches And England Smiling

England striker Michael Owen insisted he is not taking risks with his health despite returning to action just days after surgery on a groin injury. 8 Oct 2007
Becks Not Ready For England

Becks Not Ready For England

David Beckham is not ready to return to the international fray despite resuming light training, according to LA Galaxy coach Frank Yallop.
4 Oct 2007