- Capello could drop Rio Ferdinand
- 11/10/2011 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Rio Ferdinand looks most at risk from Fabio Capello's refusal to pay any attention to the history books when he selects his England squad for Euro 2012.Ferdinand was omitted from Capello's squad to face Montenegro on Friday despite featuring in Manchester United's last three games.It has raised the previously unthinkable prospect of Ferdinand missing out on next summer'... Full Story »
- Frank Lampard is backing Daniel Sturridge to burst on to the England scene
- 11/10/2011 by The Sun
- FRANK LAMPARD is backing Daniel Sturridge to burst on to the England scene as Fabio Capello looks for the man to replace Wayne Rooney.Rooney has been told he will not start another international until he has served his ban at the Euro 2012 finals.And that could open the door for Chelsea hotshot Sturridge to stake his claim in next month's high-profile friendly agains... Full Story »
- Show me mercy: Rooney sends a begging letter to UEFA in bid to limit ban
- 11/10/2011 by Dailymail
- Wayne Rooney has written personally to UEFA in a bid to limit his European Championship ban for his red card in Montenegro to a single match.The Manchester United striker’s letter will form part of a special dossier that is being sent to UEFA’s Swiss HQ ahead of Thursday’s disciplinary hearing. The dossier, put together by experts from the FA’s governance department, als... Full Story »
- Rooney verdict on hold until Thursday as UEFA ponder Euro 2012 ban for England ace
- 11/10/2011 by Dailymail
- UEFA will discuss Wayne Rooney's red card against Montenegro during a meeting on Thursday.The England striker was ordered off after kicking Miodrag Dzudovic during the 2-2 draw in Podgoric on Friday.Rooney is widely expected to receive a two-match ban but referee Wolfgang Stark believes the Manchester United player's calm reaction to his decision could work in his favour.Ba... Full Story »
- Newcastle replace Carroll at last! Liverpool and Toon legends recreate 4-3 epic from '96
- 10/10/2011 by Dailymail
- Newcastle United have been hunting high and low for a new No 9 since the departure of Andy Carroll.The famous jersey has not been pulled on since the England striker left for Liverpool in January.But as these pictures show, the St James's Park club have gone back to the past to find a striker.Toon legend: Alan Shearer leads out his Newcastle Entertainers sideUnited took o... Full Story »
- Attacking Obsession drops England right back in it
- 10/10/2011 by Express.co.uk
- Danny Mills has claimed the England’s players simply do not know how to defend any moreDANNY MILLS picked over the wreckage of England’s near-disastrous capitulation in Podgorica and claimed the nation’s players simply do not know how to defend any more.With Mills’ old right-back position a particular concern after England were unpicked so easily at two goals ahead, he i... Full Story »
- Fabio Capello ready to go with plan B and axe Wayne Rooney
- 10/10/2011 by The Sun
- AXE MAN ... Fabio CapelloWAYNE ROONEY could pay a higher price than he imagined for his stupidity in Montenegro.Boss Fabio Capello refuses to guarantee him a starting place at Euro 2012 once his ban for Friday night's red card is over.It seems inconceivable Capello would field a team without the Manchester United ace once he is available but that is exactly what he i... Full Story »
- Playing the world champions is a test we need, says keeper Hart
- 10/10/2011 by Dailymail
- Fabio Capello may not relish the prospect of a fixture against Spain next month but his players insist England must prepare against the best ahead of Euro 2012. England are contractually obliged to play Spain, the world and European champions, and Capello fears their quality will limit his own scope for experimentation. The Italian manager would prefer different opposition bu... Full Story »
- Arsenal legend Ray Parlour slams Rooney red card
- 09/10/2011 by ESPNSTAR.com
- Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has slammed Wayne Rooney for his red card during England's 2-2 draw with Montenegro.The Manchester United striker was sent off for kicking out at Montenegro's Miodrag Dzudovic in their Euro 2012 qualifier, which means he will be suspended for the Three Lion's first game of the tournament next year.The sending off also means that Rooney has now bee... Full Story »
- Euro hope for Rooney after referee backs England striker in red card rumpus
- 09/10/2011 by Dailymail
- Wayne Rooney may be spared the worst over his latest England red card, according to the referee who sent him off in the 2-2 draw against Montenegro.Friday's result sealed England's place in the Euro 2012 finals, but there were fears the Manchester United striker would be banned for two - or even all three - of the first-phase group games.Reckless: Wayne Rooney kicks out a... Full Story »