- European giants demand 'nonsense' fixtures are removed from international calendar
- 07/09/2011 by Dailymail
Europe's top clubs want to reduce the number of international matches each season and cut out 'nonsense' friendlies. The European Club Association would like to release players for just six internationals outside of major tournaments each season, meaning countries would have to compete in smaller qualifying groups or cut out non-competitive matches.Heavy workload: England'... Full Story »- Capello: England were lucky
- 07/09/2011 by The Sun
FABIO CAPELLO admitted England were lucky to scrape their first Wembley win for a year and slammed his team for their lack of confidence.The Italian coach pulled no punches as Ashley Young grabbed a 35th-minute winner although Welsh sub Robert Earnshaw missed a sitter 14 minutes from time.Capello's team needs just a point in Montenegro next month to be certain of reaching Eur... Full Story »- England 1 Wales 0: Ash and grab! United star seals it as Earnshaw fluffs his lines
- 07/09/2011 by Dailymail
Had it not been for a superbly taken first-half goal by Ashley Young and two missed opportunities for the Welsh, this could have been a most uncomfortable night for England. A first victory in a year at Wembley was met with muted applause at the final whistle, the supporters knowing full well that Fabio Capello's side are fortunate to be within touching distance of nex... Full Story »- Ash and grab: England were lucky and must improve, says Capello
- 07/09/2011 by Dailymail
Fabio Capello admitted England were lucky winners against Wales and warned his team they must improve if they want to be European champions. Ashley Young scored the only goal of the game at Wembley, leaving England needing just one point from their final game in Montenegro next month to win Group G and qualify for Euro 2012 in Poland and Ukraine.Special one: Ashley Youn... Full Story »- England v Wales preview
- 06/09/2011 by TEAMtalk
Baines: Misses Wales qualifierLeighton Baines has withdrawn from the England squad to face Wales in a Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley on Tuesday due to a hamstring injury.The Everton defender sustained the injury in training on Sunday which has not responded to treatment, so he has been allowed to return to his club.It leaves Capello to decide who will replace Baines on th... Full Story »- Write Frank off at your peril! Terry warns team-mate Lampard is not finished yet
- 06/09/2011 by Dailymail
England captain John Terry has warned Chelsea team-mate Lampard should not be written off despite falling to the bench in Friday's match in Bulgaria.Manager Fabio Capello insisted Frank Lampard, who could return to the starting line-up for Tuesday's crunch Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales, remains a key member and 'one of the leaders' of his squad.The 33-year-old'... Full Story »- John Terry warns Andy Carroll: Curb the boozing
- 06/09/2011 by The Sun
JOHN TERRY has urged Andy Carroll to learn from his mistakes and curb his drinking.England boss Fabio Capello wants the party-loving Liverpool striker to look after himself on and off the pitch.Terry, speaking ahead of England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales at Wembley tonight, said: "He's a young player who's at a very big club with a really good future."He has still got t... Full Story »- Wayne Rooney facing Welsh Speed trap
- 06/09/2011 by The Sun
GARY SPEED has told his Wales team: Stop Wayne Rooney and you stop England.The Welsh boss admits his coaches have been working on ways to tie down the Manchester United superstar tonight.Speed said: "Rooney is an amazing player and, from a pro's point of view, great to watch."People talk about his goalscoring but his movement off the ball is fantastic as well and causes team... Full Story »- Target Bale! Fabio will ring the changes to shackle Wales star
- 06/09/2011 by Dailymail
Fabio Capello is preparing to change his winning team's style of play in a bid to stop Gareth Bale at Wembley on Tuesday night. The England manager said: 'Gareth Bale is a really important player for Wales. The problem is that it's difficult to stop him. He receives the ball, attacks the space, is fast - he's really fantastic. I need to decide but we probably will change th... Full Story »- John Terry calls on England and Wales fans to respect national anthems
- 06/09/2011 by Guardian.co.uk
- The England team will wear anti-racism wristbands during their Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales, with the captain, John Terry, calling on supporters of both nations to respect each other's anthems before kick-off.England's black players were subjected to abusive chanting during their win in Bulgaria last Friday, prompting the FA to make a complaint to Uefa, while visitin... Full Story »
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