- England fury at racist abuse from Bulgaria fans
- 03/09/2011 by The Sun
- ENGLAND have complained to UEFA after their black stars were racially abused.Some Bulgarian yobs made monkey noises each time one of England's black players touched the ball while others made Nazi salutes.An FA spokesman said: "We've raised it with the Bulgarian FA and UEFA delegate."Asked if could hear the chants, Arsenal star Theo Walcott said: "Yes, it was very clear."UEF... Full Story »
- FA make complaint to UEFA after Bulgarian fans are accused of racist chanting
- 03/09/2011 by Dailymail
- The Football Association have complained to UEFA after racist abuse appeared to be directed towards Ashley Young by Bulgaria supporters during England's Euro 2012 qualifying match in Sofia.The FA reported the behaviour of a section of home supporters to the UEFA match delegate.England captain John Terry had not heard the abuse during the game and said it was an issue for th... Full Story »
- Bulgaria 0 England 3: Fabio's Lions of Sofia - pity about the shirt, but rampant England answer manager's call for pride
- 03/09/2011 by Dailymail
- Fortunately for Fabio Capello, the new England team were a good deal easier on the eye than their new kit. That looked awful. The dark blue shirts and powder-blue shorts nothing like England. But a side inspired by a rejuvenated Wayne Rooney and a bold, attacking system played in a manner that amounted to a significant step forward for their Italian manager. A new shape, a fe... Full Story »
- Impressive England hammer Bulgaria
- 03/09/2011 by Independent.co.uk
- Wayne Rooney hit the goal trail once more as England took a significant stride towards Euro 2012 with an impressive hammering of Bulgaria in Sofia. A decade after that memorable 5-1 win over Germany in Munich, Fabio Capello's men could not quite come up with a repeat performance. Nevertheless, their hosts had no answer to a three-goal first-half salvo that means four point... Full Story »
- Bulgaria v England preview
- 02/09/2011 by TEAMtalk
- Bent: Looks likely to miss outDarren Bent is a major doubt for England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia after again missing training on Thursday afternoon.Bent had missed the previous two days' sessions with a groin problem and he again failed to participate in the final session 24 hours before the game.The Aston Villa player also missed last month's friendl... Full Story »
- Captain John Terry hails impact of England's youngsters
- 02/09/2011 by Guardian.co.uk
- • Darren Bent misses training with groin problem• Chris Smalling set to start at right-back against BulgariaThe England captain, John Terry, second left, is impressed with England's young players. John Terry has admitted he and the other senior England players are "looking over our shoulders" at the bright young things making waves at clubs such as Manchester United and feel... Full Story »
- Barnet transfer makes Wayne Rooney England's mane man
- 02/09/2011 by The Sun
- HERE'S LOOKING AT ROO ... John Terry watches "on fire" Wayne RooneyIT'S amazing what a new barnet can do.It may not be the most prolific sprouting ever seen in the history of hair-weaving but who cares?If it keeps Wayne Rooney happy then we should be as well.No one, in fact, can quite remember him this jolly since those days of uninterrupted joy and youthful bliss prior t... Full Story »
- McClaren set to quit Forest after just five league games over transfer row
- 02/09/2011 by Dailymail
- Steve McClaren is on the verge of quitting Nottingham Forest after only five League matches in charge at the City Ground. The former England coach will decide in the next few days whether to walk away from the East Midlands club to protect his reputation.McClaren has returned to his family home in the North East to mull over a situation that has left him deeply unhappy wit... Full Story »
- Fabio's warning to England youngsters: You must be proud to wear the shirt
- 02/09/2011 by Dailymail
- Fabio Capello has warned his England starlets they must have pride in the Three Lions if they are to succeed as international footballers. Chris Smalling is expected to make his debut in the Euro 2012 qualifier here against Bulgaria and is part of a group of exciting young players to break into the squad.'It is important for the players who stay with us to be proud to wear th... Full Story »
- Fabio Capello: Wayne Rooney's hair can inspire England in Bulgaria
- 02/09/2011 by The Sun
- CROP STAR ... England striker RooneyFABIO CAPELLO is backing Wayne Rooney to be England's hair-o in Sofia tonight.Rooney has been in brilliant form this season for Manchester United.Now boss Capello expects him to reproduce it in the crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.He joked that Roo's hair replacement could be the reason he is looking so at ease on the pitch, i... Full Story »