- Phil Jones loses poppy in play - England star was not wearing poppy on pitch
- 13/11/2011 by The Sun
England team ... the Three Lions squad were all wearing their poppies before the matchAS England players took to the pitch for the friendly against Spain, Phil Jones appeared to be the only player not wearing a poppy.The squad, including Jones, were all wearing poppy-adorned black armbands as they lined up on the pitch before the match, which they won 1-0.They were able t... Full Story »- Lampard keeping his feet firmly on the ground after scoring England's winner against Spain
- 13/11/2011 by Dailymail
Frank Lampard was not getting carried away despite scoring the goal that secured England a 1-0 win over world and European champions Spain at Wembley.Lampard headed in the game's only goal just after half-time after Darren Bent's shot rebounded across the face of goal.It was a rare foray forward for Fabio Capello's side though as they were then forced into a fine rearguar... Full Story »- England 1 Spain 0: Lampard fires in friendly to give Capello's Young Lions a famous win
- 13/11/2011 by Dailymail
At the end there was no disputing the statistic that traditionally has defined football matches. An England team, without captain John Terry and best player Wayne Rooney, had scored a goal and Spain, the world and European champions — and the defining team of their generation — had not.True, by all other criteria, England would have come out inferior: passes completed, chance... Full Story »- England's Fabio Capello does not fear fielding a youthful side against world champions Spain
- 12/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- England manager Fabio Capello says he has no worries about fielding a youthful side against Spain, with Phil Jones set to play in an unfamiliar midfield role.Jones has enjoyed a swift rise following his summer move to Manchester United from Blackburn, and has received the full backing of his international manager, who has drawn comparisons between the youngster and th... Full Story »
- Capello continues to stand by Terry despite naming Lampard skipper for Spain clash
- 12/11/2011 by Dailymail
Fabio Capello has defended his decision to continue selecting John Terry in his England squads while the defender is at the centre of a racism investigation.The manager insists Terry is 'innocent until proven guilty' after the accusations were made against the Chelsea player over an incident involving QPR's Anton Ferdinand nearly three weeks ago.Terry will not start agains... Full Story »- Vicente del Bosque: England better than Fabio Capello says
- 12/11/2011 by The Sun
BIG BOSQUE MAN ... Spain coachWORLD CUP winner Vicente del Bosque last night told Fabio Capello: "You're too modest."Capello is ready to write off his England team as a world force.But Spain boss Del Bosque insisted: "England have a great team, with pace and power."It will be a big challenge playing against a good England side."Spain are enjoying a good period of form an... Full Story »- We were ready to fight poppy ban against world champions Spain, says Lampard
- 12/11/2011 by Dailymail
Frank Lampard says England players would have considered defying FIFA’s poppy ban against Spain on Saturday night if the eleventh-hour compromise had not been reached.The Chelsea midfielder, who will lead England out at Wembley, revealed that the players felt so strongly about the poppy issue that they would have been forced to discuss taking a stand had FIFA not allowed the... Full Story »- Does Capello even know his best XI?
- 12/11/2011 by The Sun
PUZZLER ... Fabio Capello is still searching for the magic formula with EnglandWITH Euro 2012 just seven months away, it is absolutely vital Fabio Capello knows, more or less, his best starting line-up.Regrettably, I fear he doesn't.That is why I am concerned by his intention to give rookies and reserves a run-out in tonight's prestigious friendly against Spain.OK, he'... Full Story »- England's solemn display of respect: Capello leads players' in two minutes' silence
- 12/11/2011 by Dailymail
England players and coaching staff held a two minutes' silence in the Wembley centre circle in honour of Armistice Day before undertaking their final training session ahead of the friendly with Spain. Fabio Capello stood shoulder to shoulder with under-fire captain John Terry who is the subject of ongoing investigations into whether he racially abused Anton Ferdinand.Followin... Full Story »- Lamps: JT is not a racist
- 12/11/2011 by The Sun
PALS ... John Terry and Frank Lampard limber up in training yesterdayFRANK LAMPARD insists John Terry is not racist.Lamps skippers England against Spain today at Wembley while usual captain Terry sits on the bench.Terry is being investigated by police after making alleged racist comments to Anton Ferdinand.Asked whether his Chelsea pal is racist, Lampard said: "Absolutely not... Full Story »
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