- England chase glory in their quest to ignite women's game
- 26/06/2011 by Independent.co.uk
- Every four years England's male players crumble under the burden of excessive expectation, and the need to extinguish 'x years of hurt' since 1966. Their female counterparts, however, carry an even greater responsibility into the Women's World Cup, which starts tomorrow.In theory, the distaff game is in good shape. England have qualified for their fourth successive majo... Full Story »
- We'll never forgive you
- 22/06/2011 by The Sun
- CHRIS WADDLE understands why the nation still hates Diego Maradona on the 25th anniversary of the infamous 'Hand of God'.The Argentine star left England fans fuming when he punched in the opening goal in the World Cup quarter-final in Mexico City's Azteca Stadium.A quarter of a century on, Waddle can still vividly recall the anger in the Three Lions dressing room at the end o... Full Story »
- Olympic football team given OK but nobody tells Scots, Welsh and Northern Irish
- 22/06/2011 by Dailymail
- A huge row erupted on Tuesday night after an 'historic agreement' was reached to have a football Team GB at the 2012 London Olympics.The British Olympic Authority insisted players from England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland would be allowed to represent Great Britain in 2012 - the first time since the Rome Games in 1960.Bale-out: The Welsh FA insist they aren't 'part o... Full Story »
- It's GBH as Lions spark 2012 war
- 22/06/2011 by The Sun
- AN Olympic football war erupted last night.England forced Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland to make players available for a British team at London 2012.Top stars like Tottenham's Gareth Bale and Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey can now be selected, after the FA and the British Olympic Association issued a joint ruling which has infuriated the Home Nations.It will be the first time ... Full Story »
- Fabio son: Dad's talking to Inter
- 21/06/2011 by The Sun
- FABIO CAPELLO'S son last night revealed the England boss has been involved in talks with Inter Milan.But Pierfilippo Capello insisted his dad would remain loyal to the FA until his deal ends next year.Pierfilippo, who acts as his father's lawyer and agent, left the door open for a return to Italy after Euro 2012.Asked if it was true there had been talks with Inter, Capello Jn... Full Story »
- England out as Czechs strike late, Spain cruise
- 20/06/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- The Czech Republic scored two late goals to knock England out of the European Under-21 Championship and Spain beat 10-man Ukraine 3-0 to top Group B on Sunday.Striker Danny Welbeck looked to have headed England into the semi-finals when he powered home a cross from Daniel Sturridge 11 minutes from time but substitute Jan Chramosta equalised for the Czechs in the 89th minute.... Full Story »
- Staying put! Pearce lands new England U21s deal and now targets Czech scalp
- 18/06/2011 by Dailymail
- Stuart Pearce is ready to pledge his future to England for another two years and intends to mark his new contract by leading his Under 21 side back from the brink.The FA want Pearce to remain at the helm until 2013 and he spoke about a new deal with chairman David Bernstein before heading to Denmark for the European Championship.Pearce, who hopes to be in charge of the Grea... Full Story »
- McClaren back in England with Forest
- 14/06/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- LONDON (AFP) - Former England boss Steve McClaren was on Monday named as the new manager of Championship side Nottingham Forest, the former European champions announced.McClaren, who returns to the game after being sacked by German side Wolfsburg in February, succeeds Billy Davies, the Scot who on Sunday paid the price for twice failing to take Forest back to the Premie... Full Story »
- Will England's new golden generation do any better than the previous lot?
- 12/06/2011 by Dailymail
- Even by Danish standards, the small town of Herning in mid-Jutland is unremarkable. There is a convention centre and football stadium but little else. Jokes about Herning portray the 40,000 locals as a bit slow on the uptake.It is something that should resonate with England’s footballers. They have been the butt of ridicule since 1966, from stand-up comedians to radi... Full Story »
- Top stars don't let fame fool them
- 11/06/2011 by The Sun
- IN the words of Robin van Persie, some Premier League stars are guilty of playing with 'the handbrake on' during matches.These are the young millionaires who have become more interested in flash cars than putting everything into the job for which they are paid handsomely.The Arsenal striker has played alongside fellow Dutchman Dennis Bergkamp, who retired at the Emirate... Full Story »