- Low blow for Crouch - Crouch deserved spot ahead of Carroll, says Francis
- 17/05/2012 by Sky Sport
- Crouch: unlucky to miss out, in Gerry's viewGerry Francis fears England boss Roy Hodgson has scored an own goal by not including Stoke City striker Peter Crouch in his 23-man Euro 2012 squad.Francis - who works part-time as a coach for the Potters - told Sky Sports News that Crouch deserved the nod ahead of Liverpool's Andy Carroll based on the quality of their respectiv... Full Story »
- Bent will battle on - Villa striker takes England omission on the chin
- 17/05/2012 by Sky Sport
- Darren Bent: Aston Villa striker did not make England's squad for Euro 2012Darren Bent has taken his omission from England's Euro 2012 squad on the chin and has vowed to force his way into Roy Hodgson's plans in the future.The Aston Villa striker was always facing a battle to book a seat on the plane for Poland and Ukraine after suffering an ankle injury against Wigan in lat... Full Story »
- Gerrard named as England skipper
- 17/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Steven Gerrard has been named as England captain by manager Roy Hodgson.The Liverpool skipper was considered a favourite to be handed the armband after John Terry was stripped of the captaincy by the Football Association.Gerrard and Hodgson have worked together in the past during the manager's ill-fated spell at Liverpool in 2010."I'm pleased to announce that Steven Gerrar... Full Story »
- Hodgson admits Parker injury might stop him making Euros... leaving Henderson next in line
- 17/05/2012 by Dailymail
- England manager Roy Hodgson has admitted he could lose midfielder Scott Parker before Euro 2012.The Tottenham midfielder has an Achilles tendon injury and if he does not make the tournament it means Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson is next in-line to take his place.Parker was captain in Stuart Pearce's temporary reign but the 31-year-old lost the armband to Henderson'... Full Story »
- 'I'd be no use to anyone' - Walker insists Hodgson is right not to take him to Euro 2012
- 17/05/2012 by Goal.com
- Tottenham right-back Kyle Walker has insisted that new England manager Roy Hodgson was correct not take him to Euro 2012 and that he "would've been no good to anyone".The PFA Young Player of the Year was ruled out of this summer’s tournament less than 24 hours before Hodgson was due to announce his 23-man squad, after limping out of Sunday’s 2-0 win against Fulham.Walke... Full Story »
- AOC surprised by England call-up
- 17/05/2012 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Arsenal teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits his call-up to the England squad for Euro 2012 feels "surreal".Nonetheless, he is ready to seize his chance in Poland and Ukraine.The 18-year-old was included in England manager Roy Hodgson's 23-strong squad for next month's European Championships after impressing during his debut season at Arsenal.Oxlade-Chamberlain joined th... Full Story »
- 'Gutted' Ferdinand reveals his pain at missing Euro 2012 as Hodgson plumps for Terry
- 17/05/2012 by Dailymail
- Rio Ferdinand has revealed his heartache after failing to make Roy Hodgson’s England squad for Euro 2012.Ferdinand turned to Twitter to say: ‘Absolutely loved playing for England. ‘To say I’m gutted is an understatement of the highest order.’The 33-year-old Manchester United defender and former England captain, who won the first of his 81 caps in 1997, is not set to rush int... Full Story »
- Man City ready to pay €36m for Llorente
- 17/05/2012 by Talksport.co.uk
- Manchester City are closing in on Atletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente - and are ready to pay the €36million buy-out clause in his contract.Reports in Spanish newspaper AS claim the new Premier League champions have already met with the forward's brother Chus, who also acts as his agent.It has been reported that meeting took place on April 27, when Eastlands officials mad... Full Story »
- Carrick in Three Lions ‘retirement’
- 17/05/2012 by The Sun
- OVERLOOKED ... Michael CarrickMICHAEL CARRICK has told England he is not interested being a bit-part player.It emerged yesterday the Manchester United midfield ace decided to quit BEFORE Roy Hodgson became boss.He wants to focus on club football.Asked why Carrick, 30, had not been selected or put on standby, Hodgson let the cat out of the bag by saying: “I wouldn’t dream o... Full Story »
- Who is in, who will start
- 17/05/2012 by The Sun
- YOU'VE SCOTT THE GIG ... Parker made the gradeKEEPERSJOE HART (MAN CITY)GREAT end to a fantastic season for England’s No 1. He’s been top class and is arguably Roy Hodgson’s most crucial player.WILL HE PLAY? StarterROB GREEN (WEST HAM)NOT enjoyed a great season even though he will be playing in Saturday’s play-off final. Still haunted by World Cup blunder against the US.WIL... Full Story »