- AOC glad for Walcott company
- 18/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is glad to have club team-mate Theo Walcott with him in the England's squad for Euro 2012.The inclusion of Oxlade-Chamberlain in Roy Hodgson's squad for the upcoming European Championships came as a shock to many, as the Arsenal winger has never made an appearance for the senior team. While he admits the opportunity is a dream come true, th... Full Story »
- Carrick not interested in bench role
- 18/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Roy Hodgson and the Football Association have confirmed that Michael Carrick ruled himself out of the England squad for Euro 2012.The 30-year-old Manchester United midfielder was omitted from the 23-man party which was officially confirmed on Wednesday.It was revealed that Carrick did not want to be considered if he was not pushing for a starting role with the Three Lions."W... Full Story »
- 'Hard work paid off' - Defoe delighted to make Euro 2012 squad
- 18/05/2012 by Goal.com
- Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe is “delighted” to make England's Euro 2012 squad despite not being a regular starter for his club this season.Despite playing back-up to Emanuel Adebayor and Rafael van der Vaart for the majority of the campaign, the diminutive striker plundered an impressive 11 Premier League goals in just 11 starts.The 29-year-old has put down his impressiv... Full Story »
- Campbell stunned by Rio exclusion
- 18/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Ex-England international Sol Campbell has spoken of his shock at Rio Ferdinand's absence from England manager Roy Hodgson's Euro 2012 squad.Hodgson revealed his 23-man squad for the competition to be held in Poland and Ukraine on Wednesday afternoon and Ferdinand was, by far, the most notable name missing from the team list.The inclusion of John Terry has led to suggestion... Full Story »
- Gerrard focused on England - Reds skipper sad to see Dalglish leave, but is looking to the future
- 18/05/2012 by Sky Sport
- Steven Gerrard: Looking to put events at club level out of his mind ahead of Euro 2012Steven Gerrard is sad to have seen his 'idol' Kenny Dalglish depart the Liverpool hot-seat, but says his priority is country not club at present.Dalglish was removed from the Anfield managerial post on Wednesday following a disappointing Premier League campaign.He was sacked after holdin... Full Story »
- 'I have loved every minute' - Owen reflects on his Manchester United career, Nasri gets angry and Bent is upset
- 18/05/2012 by Goal.com
- Thursday's Word on the Tweet looks at players preparing for Euro 2012 and those not going, the Championship play-off final and Samir Nasri furiously denying mocking Arsenal.The fall-out from Roy Hodgson's England squad announcement continues with striker Darren Bent talking about how he is "gutted" to miss out and is "determined" to make World Cup 2014.“The Manager informed m... Full Story »
- Going to cheer on Theo just too risky - Walcott brother and dad fear Nazi yobs in Ukraine at Euro 2012
- 18/05/2012 by The Sun
- Attack ... England ace Theo has been hit by racist tauntsTHEO Walcott’s worried brother announced yesterday he would stay away from England’s games in Ukraine because “some things aren’t worth risking”.Ashley Walcott and father Don will now support Theo from home instead amid fears Nazi thugs could target black fans.And Ashley blasted football bosses for staging Euro 2012 i... Full Story »
- Hodgson on his own on rest cure: England players holiday as rivals ready for Euro 2012
- 18/05/2012 by Dailymail
- There is, at this early stage, absolutely no reason to panic. Roy Hodgson has everything under control and he could yet prove a genius when it comes to knowing what is best for England’s international footballers.But it is a bit of a concern when we see Nigel de Jong arriving in Lausanne to join the Holland squad preparing for Euro 2012 on the day Wayne Rooney touches down i... Full Story »
- Barry in swing with England - Midfielder looking forward to working under Hodgson
- 17/05/2012 by Sky Sport
- Gareth Barry: England midfielder looking forward to working under Roy HodgsonGareth Barry found he was part of England's Euro 2012 squad while on a golf course in Spain and is now looking forward to working under Roy Hodgson.Barry and Manchester City team-mate James Milner were playing in the Pro-Am at the Volvo World Match Play Championship in southern Spain when the... Full Story »
- Ruddy over the moon - Goalkeeper in dreamland after selection from Hodgson
- 17/05/2012 by Sky Sport
- John Ruddy: Due to get married on 2nd June and relishing the summerJohn Ruddy believes his England selection for Euro 2012 is the perfect way to mark his ascent with Norwich.The uncapped goalkeeper was named in Roy Hodgson's plans after an excellent season with his club in their return to the Premier League.Ruddy's call-up is an added bonus for the 25-year-old, who is due t... Full Story »