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Follows the England national football team around the world and contains all news covering their matches and issues. If you’re looking for coverage of England’s passage through the international tournaments, you’ve come to the right place.
Also includes coverage of England managers (past and present) such as Sven Goran Eriksson, Steve McClaren and Fabio Capello, as well as England players David Beckham and Wayne Rooney. Also see: England’s 2010 World Cup qualifying fixtures.
Rooney is going to the World Cup
Read the latest updates at the end of this article Yes, it’s true: boy wonder is going to the World Cup.
Rooney’s metatarsal scan today
One thing is for sure: if Wayne Rooney is given the all-clear by the docs today and if Manchester United allow him to play in the World Cup, English fans will become insufferable in their boasts on being favourites to win the World Cup. I know, because I plan to be leading the hubbub. How…
England’s World Cup Preparations
England’s World Cup perparations got off to a start with … surprise surprise … a light training session in which everyone took part, even Wayne Rooney. In fact, boy wonder was doing extensive ball work, but that had already been witnessed before the England team left Carrington. What is more interesting is that on current…
England vs Jamaica – Preview
Read the England vs Jamaica Match Report When England take on Jamaica at Old Trafford today, Eriksson has one last shot at tinkering with the formations and finding out what his backup plans are in case things go south at the World Cup. One good news is that of the original plan, one dear Wayne…
England vs Hungary – Match Report
The 3-1 scoreline should have flattered the Hungarians, but it ended up flattering the England team instead. While the ‘A’ team outclassed their opponents in all areas, they lacked the penetration to make their chances count. The fact that the first two goals came off set pieces showed that against tougher teams, goals would be…
England vs Hungary Preview
Read the England vs Hungary match review here. England take on Hungary tonight at Old Trafford in the 2nd of their 3 warmup matches before the World Cup. Nothing much to note here, except that with Rooney looking increasingly unlikely to participate in the World Cup (read United Rant’s piece on the topic), Eriksson is…
England B vs Belarus – Warning Signs
“Please play Theo Walcott up front, or switch to 4-5-1 otherwise.” Are you listening Mr Eriksson? England’s recent streak of wins had perhaps given people the impression that Belarus, if not swept away, would be efficiently disposed of. As it turned out, Jenas’s goal and Lennon’s impressive display apart, there was little to cheer for…
England World Cup Squad
England’s provisional 23-man World Cup squad: GK – P Robinson (Tottenham), D James (Manchester City), R Green (Norwich) D – G Neville (Manchester United), R Ferdinand (Manchester United), J Terry (Chelsea), A Cole (Arsenal), Campbell (Arsenal), Carragher (Liverpool), Bridge (Chelsea) M – D Beckham (Real Madrid), M Carrick (Tottenham), F Lampard (Chelsea), S Gerrard (Liverpool),…
McClaren as new England manager
With Steve McClaren’s appointment as England manager already foretold (especially after the Scolari mess), the only interesting thing coming out of Soho Square on Thursday was going to be how Brian Barwick defended his position in front of the media.
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