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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.

Roy Keane pays Gary Neville a compliment

Roy Keane pays Gary Neville a compliment

Roy Keane was a team-mate and captain to Gary Neville for many years at Manchester United – at the same time that Ferguson brought Keane to Old Trafford, the young crop of players that included Gary Neville were making their mark in the youth team. So when Keane was asked to comment on Neville’s appointment…

England’s Euro 2012 Chances

England’s Euro 2012 Chances

There are always plenty of ‘if’s, but’s and maybe’s’ when It comes to England at a major tournament; Euro 2012, though, will take that to a whole new level. It says a lot about the upheaval surrounding the Three Lions that star man Wayne Rooney’s suspension for the first two matches of the competition is…

England Euro 2012 Squad

England Euro 2012 Squad

England manager Roy Hodgson (he with a 0% England win record) announced the Euro 2012 23-man squad today. His selections (and explanations) were largely pragmatic and determined in some cases by injuries, although the team is strikingly similar to what the previous England manager, Fabio Capello, would have picked, and England are not part of…

Official Premier League stats reveal the best England squad for Euro 2012

Official Premier League stats reveal the best England squad for Euro 2012

Roy Hodgson unveils his Euro 2012 squad tomorrow, and official data released today by the EA SPORTS Player Performance Index reveals that Norwich City stars, John Ruddy and Grant Holt plus Swansea striker Danny Graham should ALL be boarding the plane to the Ukraine. The research has been conducted to celebrate the release of EA…

England’s Latest Recruit

England’s Latest Recruit

New England coach Roy Hodgson has sprung a major surprise by appointing Gary Neville to his coaching team. The former Manchester United defender has signed a four-year contract, which allows him to continue as a pundit for Sky Sports. After his retirement as a player, Neville was viewed as likely management material but instead took…

Selection fears for England internationals after Hodgson’s arrival

Selection fears for England internationals after Hodgson’s arrival

The arrival of a new manager should bring fear and anxiety to players – but for all the right reasons.  Out with the old and in with the new, this is the time for players to impress the new manager. This, though, was not the case in the wake of Roy Hodgson’s unveiling as England…

Roy Hodgson: Is This Surprise Selection the Man to Lead England to Glory at Euro 2012?

Roy Hodgson: Is This Surprise Selection the Man to Lead England to Glory at Euro 2012?

Roy Hodgson emerged as a surprise candidate for the vacant England manager’s role, and was announced earlier today as England manager with the countdown to Euro 2012 well under way. The FA have taken a considered and patient approach in finding the next Three Lions boss, but with Tottenham’s Harry Redknapp also thought to be keen…

What next for Harry?

What next for Harry?

Sunday night saw the news that Harry Redknapp must have been dreading since that fateful February day when he was acquitted of not paying his taxes and Fabio Capello resigned in a huff over John Terry and god knows what else. Harry, the darling of the press was passed over for the job he dearly…

10 Most Overpriced Footballers

10 Most Overpriced Footballers

There are many, especially those who don’t have very much of an interest in sport, who think that top athletes are overpaid to do nothing more than ‘play a game’. However, there are many like Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Derrick Rose, and others who are the best or among the best in their respective sports…

The Loan Debate: Is it good for the parent club?

The Loan Debate: Is it good for the parent club?

With Fifa Financial Fair Play coming into effect and extortionate transfer fees blighting some clubs’ efforts to reinforce, the tried-and-tested loan system is an option can make or break a team’s season. One only has to look at the track record of young players evolving into top-class athletes whilst on loan deals, or a club…