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I Just Want to Play - Rooney

I Just Want to Play - Rooney

Four-goal hero Wayne Rooney knows it will be impossible to please his two masters for the remainder of the season. 25 Jan 2010
Martinez Reveals Admiration For Eriksson

Martinez Reveals Admiration For Eriksson

FORMER England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson deserves praise for trying to drive Notts County forward, according to Roberto Martinez. 23 Jan 2010
Brooking: Big Hoof No Good for Youth

Brooking: Big Hoof No Good for Youth

Sir Trevor Brooking has declared English football must abandon the long-ball game if it is to prosper at international level. 20 Jan 2010
FA Unveil England Centre of Excellence

FA Unveil England Centre of Excellence

Plans for a permanent training base for the England team - renamed St George's Park - were unveiled by the Football Association today. 19 Jan 2010
Buck Confident Over Cole Contract

Buck Confident Over Cole Contract

CHELSEA chairman Bruce Buck insists that Joe Cole's contract situation will be soon be sorted out after the England midfielder played a major supporting role in Chelsea's 7-2 thrashing of Sunderland on Saturday. 18 Jan 2010
Beckham Set to Play on

Beckham Set to Play on

DAVID Beckham is expected to play on after this summer's World Cup. 17 Jan 2010
World Cup Ticket Boost for England Fans

World Cup Ticket Boost for England Fans

EVERY fan who has applied through the Football Association for tickets for England's games at this summer's World Cup in South Africa should be successful for all group games, FIFA announced today. 16 Jan 2010
SFA Fully Committed to England-Scotland Friendlies

SFA Fully Committed to England-Scotland Friendlies

Gordon Smith today insisted the Scottish Football Association remained fully committed to the first Scotland v England international for more than a decade. 14 Jan 2010
Knee Surgery for Capello

Knee Surgery for Capello

Fabio Capello is to undergo major knee surgery later this week, the Football Association confirmed today. 6 Jan 2010
Beckham Wary of Messi Threat

Beckham Wary of Messi Threat

DAVID Beckham has warned that Argentina's Lionel Messi could take the World Cup by storm but insists England are "lucky" to have an exceptional group of players themselves. 5 Jan 2010
Johnson: Zamora Can Make England Squad

Johnson: Zamora Can Make England Squad

ANDY Johnson believes Fulham strike partner Bobby Zamora can force his way into England's World Cup squad. 2 Jan 2010
McLeish's Fears for England

McLeish's Fears for England

ALEX McLeish admits the lack of home-grown players on duty in this week's Portsmouth-Arsenal clash is "worrying" for the future of English football. 1 Jan 2010
Beckham's Prepared to Work Hard

Beckham's Prepared to Work Hard

David Beckham is taking nothing for granted despite Fabio Capello's assertion the 34-year-old will definitely be in his World Cup squad if he remains fit at AC Milan. 31 Dec 2009
Bent Shows His Spider Sense

Bent Shows His Spider Sense

Sunderland striker Darren Bent has dismissed suggestions a fear of spiders could ruin his World Cup dream alive. 24 Dec 2009
UK Government Lend Cup Bid £2.5million

UK Government Lend Cup Bid £2.5million

THE UK Government have confirmed they will lend England's 2018 World Cup bid team £2.5million ($4.6m) to support the campaign. 20 Dec 2009
Rio: I'll Be Ready for World Cup

Rio: I'll Be Ready for World Cup

Rio Ferdinand insists there is "no question" that he will be fit for next year's World Cup despite fears over his long-term fitness. 18 Dec 2009
England Name Their World Cup Cities

England Name Their World Cup Cities

Liverpool has been included as a host city for England's 2018 World Cup bid despite uncertainty over the proposed new Anfield stadium but Hull, Derby and Leicester have missed out. 17 Dec 2009
Gazza Arrested for Being Drunk and Disorderly

Gazza Arrested for Being Drunk and Disorderly

Former England star Paul Gascoigne was today arrested for being drunk and disorderly, police said. 17 Dec 2009
English World Cup Cities To Be Revealed

English World Cup Cities To Be Revealed

England 2018 World Cup bid chiefs will today announce the names of the cities that will be part of their campaign. 16 Dec 2009
England World Cup Bid Back on Track

England World Cup Bid Back on Track

Sports minister Gerry Sutcliffe claims England's 2018 World Cup bid has regained its unity after the Government signed off all the guarantees required by FIFA. 16 Dec 2009
UK Government Sign World Cup Bid Guarantees

UK Government Sign World Cup Bid Guarantees

The Government have signed financial guarantees of £300million for England's 2018 World Cup bid and made other commitments regarding security, visas and tax. 16 Dec 2009