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Euro 2012 Seedings: England in Pot 2, Republic of Ireland amongst fourth seeds

Posted on 16/11/2011 by

Uefa have confirmed that England will be amongst the second seeds for next year’s European Championships in Poland and Ukraine, meaning that Fabio Capello’s men will avoid Euro 2008 runners-up Germany – fresh from a perfect qualifying campaign and a … Continue reading →

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Why Fabio Capello should give Phil Jones his England head, not centrally, but at right-back

Posted on 06/10/2011 by

England manager Fabio Capello has revealed that he is willing to give Manchester United’s youngster Phil Jones his senior England bow in tomorrow evening’s match against Montenegro. Nevertheless, my feelings – for what they’re worth – are ones of joy … Continue reading →

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Birmingham City stopper Ben Foster taking a break from international football

Posted on 11/05/2011 by

Birmingham City goalkeeper Ben Foster has announced that he is to take his leave from international football for an indefinite period. The 28-year-old Birmingham goalkeeper has been No2 to Manchester City stopper Joe Hart since last year’s World Cup, but … Continue reading →

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England will win nothing under Fabio Capello according to Germany’s Oliver Bierhoff

Posted on 01/04/2011 by

England will win nothing under Fabio Capello, or for that matter any foreign manager, according to the General Manager of Germany, Oliver Bierhoff. Former German international striker Bierhoff, now working alongside national team boss Joachim Low and the German FA, … Continue reading →

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I’m ready to score goals for England – Andy Carroll

Posted on 29/03/2011 by

Liverpool’s £35m striker Andy Carroll says that his first goal for England proves that he is ready to be the Three Lions starting number nine for years to come. The former Newcastle United target man was missing from the Euro … Continue reading →

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Gareth Barry to captain England against Ghana in the absence of released players

Posted on 28/03/2011 by

Gareth Barry, has been named as England captain for the friendly against Ghana tomorrow evening and has hailed it being a “massive moment” in his career. In the absence of John Terry, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, Wayne Rooney … Continue reading →

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Darren Bent emerging as Wayne Rooney’s likely partner against Wales

Posted on 25/03/2011 by

Darren Bent, the Aston Villa striker, is the front-runner to partner Wayne Rooney in England’s attack in their Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales on Saturday at the Millennium Stadium. Earlier in the week it appeared that England manager Fabio Capello … Continue reading →

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John Terry set to reclaim England captaincy

Posted on 16/03/2011 by

Chelsea skipper John Terry is set to be named as England captain on a permanent basis. It’s believed that England boss Fabio Capello will turn to the 30-year-old centre half, whom he stripped of the captaincy last February following alleged … Continue reading →

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