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Rio Ready for South Africa

Rio Ready for South Africa

RIO Ferdinand has declared himself fit to lead England's bid for World Cup glory in South Africa. 14 May 2010
Ferguson Backs Duo to Shine In South Africa

Ferguson Backs Duo to Shine In South Africa

SIR Alex Ferguson has backed Rio Ferdinand and Wayne Rooney to shrug off their fitness doubts and shine at this year's World Cup finals. 14 May 2010
Beckham Targets Double World Cup Glory

Beckham Targets Double World Cup Glory

DAVID Beckham has spoken of his dream of England winning the two biggest prizes in sport - the World Cup this summer and the right to host the tournament in 2018. 14 May 2010
John Terry's Father Admits Dealing Cocaine

John Terry's Father Admits Dealing Cocaine

THE FATHER of Chelsea and England footballer John Terry pleaded guilty today to dealing cocaine. 13 May 2010
Rooney Is Worn Out By English Football - Donovan

Rooney Is Worn Out By English Football - Donovan

UNITED States midfielder Landon Donovan believes a long season is catching up with a "worn out" Wayne Rooney ahead of the World Cup finals in South Africa. 13 May 2010
Relief for Terry After Scan

Relief for Terry After Scan

JOHN Terry hopes to play in the FA Cup final on Saturday after a scan showed no broken bone in his right foot. 13 May 2010
Terry Requires Foot Scan

Terry Requires Foot Scan

CHELSEA captain John Terry is undergoing a "precautionary scan" on his right foot after taking a knock in training today. 13 May 2010
Capello Hopes to Put Index Row Behind Him

Capello Hopes to Put Index Row Behind Him

FABIO Capello will hope his decision to shelve the 'Capello Index' project until after the World Cup buys him some valuable breathing space. 12 May 2010
Scholes Decides Against England Return

Scholes Decides Against England Return

ENGLAND coach Fabio Capello has confirmed Paul Scholes delivered an 11th hour World Cup snub. 12 May 2010
England Call Up Carra and King

England Call Up Carra and King

JAMIE Carragher and Ledley King are the shock call-ups to England's provisional 30-man World Cup squad - but there is no place for Manchester United's Owen Hargreaves. 11 May 2010
FA to Look At Capello's Website

FA to Look At Capello's Website

The Football Association is reviewing the involvement of England manager Fabio Capello in a player ratings website at this summer's World Cup. 11 May 2010
England Bid Gets Royal Backing

England Bid Gets Royal Backing

Princes William and Harry have agreed to woo FIFA executive committee members as part of England's bid for the 2018 World Cup. 11 May 2010
'Capello Index' Could Court Controversy

'Capello Index' Could Court Controversy

Fabio Capello is set to face further questions today over his involvement with a website which will rate his England players' performances in the World Cup. 11 May 2010
England Set for Clean Fight

England Set for Clean Fight

ENGLAND officials will rely on a "gentlemanly" approach to winning the right to host the 2018 World Cup - with a little bit of royal help from Princes William and Harry. 11 May 2010
Selection Worries Keep Capello Up

Selection Worries Keep Capello Up

ENGLAND coach Fabio Capello was ready to burn the midnight oil before announcing who has made it through a 30-month audition to get a final World Cup screen test. 11 May 2010
England Confirm Thai Friendly

England Confirm Thai Friendly

ENGLAND have confirmed they will play Thailand in June next year. 10 May 2010
'Rooney Will Be Fine For SA'

'Rooney Will Be Fine For SA'

MANCHESTER United assistant-boss Mike Phelan insists England's worried fans need have no concern over the fitness of Wayne Rooney for the World Cup. 10 May 2010
Rooney Can Handle Pressure - Shearer

Rooney Can Handle Pressure - Shearer

England legend Alan Shearer is convinced Wayne Rooney will carry the burden of World Cup expectancy being heaped on his shoulders. 7 May 2010
Capello: England Job Was Good Timing

Capello: England Job Was Good Timing

Fabio Capello has admitted he might never have become England coach if it had not been for the Calciopoli scandal. 6 May 2010
Podcast: Can USA Shock England?

Podcast: Can USA Shock England?

FABIO Capello has got an underachieving England team performing, but can a matured USA side featuring a sprinkling of decent EPL stars cause an upset. The FourFourTwo Insider podcast discuss the Group C shock factor. 6 May 2010
Ferdinand Boost for England

Ferdinand Boost for England

Rio Ferdinand gave a boost to Manchester United and England after coming through 27 minutes of Tony Carr's testimonial match at Upton Park. 6 May 2010