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Hiddink Bemoans Defensive Errors

Hiddink Bemoans Defensive Errors

Russia coach Guus Hiddink could not hide his disappointment after seeing his side concede a late winner to Israel in Tel Aviv. 18 Nov 2007
England Lifted By Israel Win

England Lifted By Israel Win

England's hopes of reaching Euro 2008 received a huge lift when Israel claimed an injury-time 2-1 victory over Russia in their Group E clash in Tel Aviv. 18 Nov 2007
Hiddink: Plenty of Work Still to Do

Hiddink: Plenty of Work Still to Do

Russia coach Guus Hiddink insists his players will not relent in their quest to qualify for next year's Euro 2008 finals as they prepare for Saturday's crucial clash with Israel. 16 Nov 2007
'England Don't Deserve To Qualify'

'England Don't Deserve To Qualify'

ENGLAND do not deserve to qualify for Euro 2008, Russia boss and former Socceroos coach Guus Hiddink has insisted. 15 Nov 2007
Forget Euro 2008, England Warned

Forget Euro 2008, England Warned

RUSSIA striker Alexander Kerzhakov has told England they have no chance of reaching Euro 2008.
14 Nov 2007
England Panicked - Hiddink

England Panicked - Hiddink

Russia's manager Guus Hiddink has accused England's players of "panicking under pressure" and giving his team the encouragement to beat them.
22 Oct 2007
Hiddink Staying With Russia

Hiddink Staying With Russia

GUUS Hiddink has quashed any hope being England's next coach if Steve McClaren is axed for failing to reach Euro 2008. 19 Oct 2007
McClaren Blasts Ref For Penalty

McClaren Blasts Ref For Penalty

England boss Steve McClaren rounded on the referee after seeing his side's hopes of European Championship qualification suffer a potentially fatal blow against Russia. 18 Oct 2007
Russia Punish Sloppy England

Russia Punish Sloppy England

ENGLAND's Euro 2008 hopes - and possibly Steve McClaren's job - rest in the hands of Israel after Russia's impressive 2-1 comeback. 18 Oct 2007
Gerrard Targets Big Performance

Gerrard Targets Big Performance

STEVEN Gerrard wants England to capture the spirit of Istanbul when they face Russia in tonight's Euro 2008 qualifier in Moscow. 17 Oct 2007
Hiddink Aims To Break English Duck

Hiddink Aims To Break English Duck

Russia boss Guus Hiddink is looking for his first win against English opposition at the 10th attempt in tonight's Euro 2008 qualifier in Moscow. 17 Oct 2007
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
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
Hiddink Signs New Russia Deal

Hiddink Signs New Russia Deal

Guus Hiddink has agreed to sign a two-year extension to his contract as coach of Russia. 11 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
Hiddink Happy In Russia - Agent

Hiddink Happy In Russia - Agent

Guus Hiddink's agent insists the Dutchman has no intention of quitting as Russia manager to take up a post in the English Premier League. 28 Sep 2007
McClaren: We Can Get Better

McClaren: We Can Get Better

Buoyant England coach Steve McClaren has roared out a warning to the rest of Europe - there is more to come. 13 Sep 2007
Blues Deny Russia Bonuses Report

Blues Deny Russia Bonuses Report

Chelsea have rejected suggestions that the club's billionaire owner Roman Abramovich had offered Russia's players £40,000-a-man to beat England. 13 Sep 2007