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Dawson News Better Than Expected

Dawson News Better Than Expected

MICHAEL Dawson was today ruled out of action for up to eight weeks after spraining left knee ligaments and a left ankle ligament during his full England debut. 5 Sep 2010
Defoe Enjoying Blossoming Partnership

Defoe Enjoying Blossoming Partnership

JERMAIN Defoe believes his England strike partnership with Wayne Rooney will get even better the more they play together. 5 Sep 2010
Defoe Counts Blessings After England Treble

Defoe Counts Blessings After England Treble

Jermain Defoe revealed his relief at deciding to cancel his groin operation after bagging his first England hat-trick in last night's 4-0 European Championship qualifying win over Bulgaria. 4 Sep 2010
Gerrard: We're Getting Back In The Groove

Gerrard: We're Getting Back In The Groove

STEVEN Gerrard insists England's World Cup ills have not been cured overnight but claims the 4-0 thumping of Bulgaria was a "statement" of intent from his side. 4 Sep 2010
England Job Still Absolutely Fabio For Capello

England Job Still Absolutely Fabio For Capello

FABIO Capello insists managing England is still his dream job despite all the flak that has been flying in his direction. 4 Sep 2010
Defoe Delighted With Rooney Partnership

Defoe Delighted With Rooney Partnership

Hat-trick hero Jermain Defoe hailed his partnership with Wayne Rooney after the pair teamed up profitably in today's 4-0 win over Bulgaria in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley. 4 Sep 2010
Dawson Injury Mars Impressive England Win

Dawson Injury Mars Impressive England Win

Jermain Defoe gave the surgeon's knife a swerve and instead carved up Bulgaria with his first England hat-trick in a 4-0 win to bring a smile back to Fabio Capello's face. 4 Sep 2010
Dawson Bitten By World Cup Bug

Dawson Bitten By World Cup Bug

MICHAEL Dawson admits his first taste of a World Cup finals has given him the hunger to be involved in future tournaments as an England regular. 3 Sep 2010
England V Bulgaria Key Battles

England V Bulgaria Key Battles

MATTHEW UPSON V VALERI BOJINOV 3 Sep 2010
Stoilov Not Surprised By England's Struggles

Stoilov Not Surprised By England's Struggles

BULGARIA coach Stanimir Stoilov believes England will always struggle to shine in major tournaments because of the gruelling nature of the English domestic season. 3 Sep 2010
Capello Hoping to Shine In Spotlight

Capello Hoping to Shine In Spotlight

FABIO Capello is crossing his fingers that intense pressure will continue to bring out the best in him. 3 Sep 2010
Recovery Will Take Time - Gerrard

Recovery Will Take Time - Gerrard

CAPTAIN Steven Gerrard admits it will take England a lengthy period of time to recover from their World Cup despair. 3 Sep 2010
Gerrard: Players Believe In Capello

Gerrard: Players Believe In Capello

SKIPPER Steven Gerrard has launched a strong defence of Fabio Capello and hopes the Italian's England future does not depend on their opening two Euro 2012 qualifiers. 3 Sep 2010
Bulgaria Warn Ref Over Rooney Temperament

Bulgaria Warn Ref Over Rooney Temperament

BULGARIA coach Stanimir Stoilov has called for referee Viktor Kassai to protect his players should England striker Wayne Rooney lose his cool in tomorrow's Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley. 3 Sep 2010
Capello Not Feeling Blue At Withdrawals

Capello Not Feeling Blue At Withdrawals

Fabio Capello insists he is not nursing a sense of grievance that Chelsea duo John Terry and Frank Lampard have both pulled out of England's crucial Euro 2012 opener against Bulgaria tomorrow. 3 Sep 2010
FIFA Praise for Rooney

FIFA Praise for Rooney

Wayne Rooney may have been viewed as one of the biggest disappointments of the World Cup but FIFA's technical experts today praised him out as one of England's "outstanding" players in the tournament. 3 Sep 2010
Umbro Renew England Kit Deal

Umbro Renew England Kit Deal

At a time when the Football Association is still without a leading sponsor, kit manufacturers Umbro have provided some good news by agreeing a deal to continue in their present role until 2018. 1 Sep 2010
Wenger Could Hold Key to England Future

Wenger Could Hold Key to England Future

There used to be a school of thought which suggested Arsene Wenger was the worst thing to have happened to the England football team. 1 Sep 2010
Walcott Not Taking Form for Granted

Walcott Not Taking Form for Granted

Theo Walcott claims his hot start to the season was helped by having the summer off, but refused to be drawn on whether he might have helped England had he been included in the World Cup squad. 1 Sep 2010
Upson Given Chance By Capello

Upson Given Chance By Capello

MATTHEW Upson has been handed an opportunity to put his World Cup pain behind him by Fabio Capello after being named in a 24-man squad for the opening European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland next month. 30 Aug 2010
Wilshere Arrested Over Fracas

Wilshere Arrested Over Fracas

ARSENAL and England midfielder Jack Wilshere was arrested in the early hours of the morning following a "fracas", according to a spokesman for the player. 30 Aug 2010