- Players WILL honour war heroes as FIFA cave in... but why still no poppy on the shirt?
- 10/11/2011 by Dailymail
FIFA's great poppy climbdown was the talk of football on Wednesday night as the England team were given permission to honour war heroes against Spain on Saturday. Following a Daily Mail campaign, world football's governing body finally relented and players, including stand-in captain Frank Lampard, will display printed poppies on their black armbands at Wembley.Wearing th... Full Story »- British PM wades into poppies row
- 10/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- British Prime Minister David Cameron waded into the row about England's bid to wear commemorative poppies on their shirts on Wednesday, describing a FIFA ban on the gesture as "outrageous."The English FA had requested to be allowed to put poppies on the England kit for this Saturday's friendly with Spain, as a mark of respect for war dead ahead of Remembrance Sunday.FIFA ha... Full Story »
- Joey Barton unfazed by fresh Fabio Capello snub
- 09/11/2011 by The Sun
JOEY BARTON says his latest snub by Fabio Capello came as no real shock.The QPR skipper was again overlooked by the England boss for the games against Spain and Sweden.And Barton said: "It doesn't surprise me at all."I've sort of become accustomed to it — so much so that I don't even bother looking any more."But Barton admits he was surprised by Capello's decision to leave ou... Full Story »- Darren Bent: This is my big England audition
- 09/11/2011 by The Sun
DARREN BENT is ready for his 'audition' to prove he can fill Wayne Rooney's boots.England boss Fabio Capello is desperate for a suitable understudy with Roo's X-factor to step in with his no.1 striker in limbo because of a three-game Euro 2012 finals ban.Bent, 27, was ditched from the last two World Cup squads and is determined to prove he can handle it on the bigges... Full Story »- Now the Germans back us to wear poppies, so it's time for FIFA to play ball
- 09/11/2011 by Dailymail
The FA's fading hope of displaying poppies on England's shirts to show their respect and support for our armed forces received welcome and dramatic support on Tuesday night - from Germany.As FIFA issued a 'final statement' rejecting the FA's poppy plea, their ridiculous stance was further damaged as a senior German football official declared they have no issue with th... Full Story »- So, why won't you give Micah a game Fabio? Defender on fire for City but no England call
- 08/11/2011 by Dailymail
Micah Richards must have suspected the writing was on the wall when Fabio Capello took him to Montenegro last month but played a central defender at right back. While Manchester United's Phil Jones was handed his England debut in a foreign position, Richards sat in the stands. Since that evening, Richards has played in four Barclays Premier League games for Manchester City... Full Story »- Frank Lampard: We can reign against Spain
- 08/11/2011 by The Sun
FRANK LAMPARD last night insisted he cannot wait to face the feared Spanish Inquisition.Spain have named a star-studded squad for Saturday's friendly at Wembley.They include Barcelona's David Villa, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Cesc Fabregas, Manchester City's David Silva and Lamps' Chelsea team-mates Fernando Torres and Juan Mata.But the England star says that makes it th... Full Story »- As the world's best head to Wembley, we bring you the making of... Spanish gold
- 08/11/2011 by Dailymail
Somewhere in the last five years, Spain went box office. It doesn't matter precisely when, the fact is they did. And their scarlet shirt, trimmed with its golden braid, has become more of an emblem of beautiful football in the 21st Century than Brazilian yellow or Dutch orange. Five years ago this week, Spain lost 1-0 to Romania in a friendly in Cadiz. It was their thir... Full Story »- London calling: Rodwell becomes first England player to wear new 2012 shirt
- 08/11/2011 by Dailymail
Jack Rodwell, who has been called into Fabio Capello's squad, has become the first England player to be photographed in a Team GB commemorative Olympics shirt.The Everton midfielder, who is now in the senior England squad for the friendlies against Spain and Sweden, follows Wales internationals Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey in being pictured in the shirt.True blue: Jack Rodwel... Full Story »- England WAGs will be welcomed to Krakow with open arms
- 08/11/2011 by The Sun
BIG NIGHT OUT ... Carly Cole (2nd right) and palsTHE England WAGs will be welcomed to Euro 2012 with open arms and told: You'll love it in Krakow.Boss Fabio Capello has made the historic Polish city the base for The Three Lions' assault on the finals next summer.And the Mayor of Krakow, Jacek Majchrowski said: "We will prepare a special programme for the wives and partners s... Full Story »
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