- England sweating over Barry fitness ahead of Euro 2012
- 27/05/2012 by Goal.com
- Gareth Barry has emerged as a doubt for Euro 2012 after sustaining a groin injury during England's friendly win over Norway in Oslo on Saturday evening.The Manchester City midfielder lasted less than 30 minutes of the second half after coming on as a substitute for Steven Gerrard and will now undergo a scan on Sunday to assess his injury.Scott Parker was also forced off due t... Full Story »
- We must get behind Roy, says Gerrard after finding positives
- 27/05/2012 by Dailymail
- Steven Gerrard's return as England captain may have lasted just one half, but it was a hugely significant spell in his career. That is because England made it a winning debut for new manager Roy Hodgson. 'It was good not just for me but for everyone,' said the Liverpool and England skipper. 'When a new manager comes in there is a bit of pressure. A nice win, clean sheet, ther... Full Story »
- We'll beat England easily, claims former France boss Domenech
- 27/05/2012 by Dailymail
- Raymond Domenech claims England will be beaten easily by France in their Euro 2012 opener because they are so poor. The teams meet in the first game in Group D in Donetsk on June 11 and the former France coach said: 'The game against England should be easy as they have no quality.'Then we must not lose against Ukraine and we will progress past the first round. I put Franc... Full Story »
- Hodgson fears over Barry as substitute limps off after 26 minutes with groin strain
- 27/05/2012 by Dailymail
- Gareth Barry's hopes of playing a key role in Euro 2012 are in jeopardy after the Manchester City midfielder limped off with a groin strain as Roy Hodgson recorded a 1-0 win over Norway in his first match as England manager.Manchester United winger Ashley Young scored the only goal of the game in the ninth minute, as England recorded their first victory in the Norwegia... Full Story »
- Norway 0 England 1: Young hits winner but it's back to the future for Roy's Three Lions
- 27/05/2012 by Dailymail
- England expects little from its national football team these days, which is perhaps just as well. Effective rather than spectacular might have been Roy Hodgson's career maxim, though England would readily settle for that given recent past failures. Young at heart: The Manchester United winger opens the scoring in Norway with nine minutes goneAnd here, Hodgson finally had hi... Full Story »
- No England nerves for proud Hodgson
- 26/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- There will be pride but no nerves in Oslo on Saturday when England's 13th post-War manager leads the Three Lions into battle for the first time.Roy Hodgson was not many people's first-choice for the role when Fabio Capello unexpectedly quit in February.Most thought the job would go to Harry Redknapp, largely due to his recent impressive stints at Portsmouth and Tottenham.I... Full Story »
- England sweating over Welbeck, Johnson
- 26/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Danny Welbeck and Glen Johnson face having their Euro 2012 dream dashed on Monday.The pair have been ruled out of England's friendly with Norway on Saturday as they struggle to recover from ankle and toe injuries respectively.Three Lions chief Roy Hodgson does anticipate having both men on the plane to the team base in Krakow on June 6.However, there remains an element o... Full Story »
- Fab never trusted me as skipper
- 26/05/2012 by The Sun
- SKIP, SKIP, HOORAY ... Gerro now has a boss who believes in himSTEVEN GERRARD admits that Fabio Capello never had any faith in him as England skipper.Gerrard has been named captain by new boss Roy Hodgson for tonight’s Euro 2012 warm-up in Norway.Yet Gerrard said: “Capello always had belief in me as a player but it was clear he didn’t have total belief for me to be officia... Full Story »
- I couldn’t resist Ox
- 26/05/2012 by The Sun
- NEW START ... Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain trains with England yesterdayIF I was Roy Hodgson I would not be able to resist the temptation to start Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain against Norway tonight.All eyes will be on the new England boss to see what team he puts out for the friendly in Oslo.Hodgson’s first game in charge of the Three Lions comes just 25 days after his appointment, ... Full Story »
- Gerrard happy to lead England at last after being overlooked for captain's role in past
- 26/05/2012 by Dailymail
- Steven Gerrard will skipper England at Euro 2012 just three months after fearing he would never lead his country again after being overlooked for the role by caretaker boss Stuart Pearce. Pearce preferred to give the armband to Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker rather than the far more experienced Gerrard for the friendly international with Holland at Wembley. Leading role... Full Story »