- FAI chief John Delaney: Republic of Ireland Euro 2012 warm-up friendly with England highly unlikely
- 14/12/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- FAI Chief Executive John Delaney has admitted that a friendly with England before next summer’s Euro 2012 finals is now 'highly unlikely'.Republic of Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni had given the fixture his backing, but the FA is reluctant to commit to a match in May as the two sides could meet one another in the quarterfinals of the tournament in Poland and Ukraine.Delane... Full Story »
- Everton FC prospect Ross Barkley to sign a new five-year deal next week after celebrating his 18th birthday
- 11/12/2011 by Liverpoolecho
- EVERTON FC expect Ross Barkley to sign a new five-year deal next week after celebrating his 18th birthday.The England Under-21 midfielder turned 18 on Monday, and his agent is currently finalising terms with EFC, who are keen to tie him down for the long term to ward off Manchester United and Chelsea.Barkley, who has made five appearances so far this season, agreed his firs... Full Story »
- Bring on the Euros... Rooney boost for England as striker's ban is slashed
- 09/12/2011 by Dailymail
- Wayne Rooney is free to play in England's final group game at Euro 2012 after UEFA reduced the striker's ban to two games.Rooney was facing three games out after receiving a straight red card for kicking Miodrag Dzudovic in England's final qualifier in October.Fabio Capello would have had a difficult decision to make if the initial suspension had stood but England's Italia... Full Story »
- Jack: Give Lions job to Wenger
- 09/12/2011 by The Sun
- JACK WILSHERE would love his Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger to succeed Fabio Capello.The England star admits he would be "delighted" if it happened after Euro 2012.Midfielder Wilshere, 19, said: "It wouldn't be bad if he got the job. He continues to prove he's the best."People question him every year but I cannot remember the last time we didn't qualify from the group stages o... Full Story »
- FA defend Rooney appeal as Liverpool boss Dalglish lets rip over double standards
- 09/12/2011 by Dailymail
- The Football Association have defended themselves against Kenny Dalglish's accusation of double standards after Wayne Rooney successfully appealed against his three-match Euro 2012 ban. Rooney's punishment for lashing out at Montenegro's Miodrag Dzudovic in October has been reduced to a two-game suspension, with an additional match suspended for four years, a period that onl... Full Story »
- If we want to go native after Capello, then Harry is the only show in town
- 05/12/2011 by Dailymail
- The last full-time England manager to have won the domestic league title was Don Revie. Steve McClaren, Kevin Keegan, Glenn Hoddle, Terry Venables, Graham Taylor, Sir Bobby Robson, Ron Greenwood, none of them did it. Sven Goran Eriksson had not even managed a single day in English football. Keegan, Hoddle and Taylor were without a significant domestic trophy, while Greenwood... Full Story »
- Capello piles pressure on UEFA to reduce Rooney ban as appeal D-Day looms
- 05/12/2011 by Dailymail
- Fabio Capello has increased the pressure on UEFA to reduce Wayne Rooney's three-match ban at the European Championship. The England manager is refusing to confirm publicly that Rooney will go to Poland and Ukraine if the length of his suspension is upheld at Thursday's appeal in Nyon. Rooney is one of the star names of the tournament and UEFA's leading sponsors will be keen t... Full Story »
- Euro 2012: England manager Fabio Capello hoping to keep spirits high by preparing team in Costa del Sol
- 04/12/2011 by Telegraph.co.uk
- The England squad will prepare for next summer’s European Championships by spending a week in Marbella.Drawing strength: England manager Fabio Capello (right), with France coach Laurent Blanc, in Ukraine for the European Championship draw on Friday Fabio Capello, who is determined that England’s campaign at Euro 2012, hosted by Poland and Ukraine, will be more relaxed tha... Full Story »
- Blatter fury at English FA: They are out to get me, storms FIFA President
- 04/12/2011 by Dailymail
- Controversial FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has accused English football of holding a grudge against him because of their failed 2018 World Cup bid. In an interview with a Swiss newspaper, Blatter drops any hint of diplomatic niceties to accuse England of sour grapes and conducting a witch-hunt against him.Behind you: Sepp Blatter is overshadowed by a red-nosed clown during ... Full Story »
- England drawn to face France, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine in Euro 2012 finals
- 03/12/2011 by Dailymail
- England will take on France, Sweden and Ukraine in their bid for Euro 2012 glory.Fabio Capello's men discovered their fate at today's draw in Kiev ahead of next summer's finals in Poland and Ukraine.Republic of Ireland will play world and European champions Spain along with Croatia and Italy.All smiles? Fabio Capello's England will take on Laurent Blanc's FranceFabio Capello'... Full Story »