- England sucker-punch downs Spain
- 13/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- England scored an upset 1-0 victory over world champions Spain here Saturday, with stand-in captain Frank Lampard heading the only goal of the game to delight a sell-out Wembley crowd.Spain, who had not lost to England for 10 years, dominated possession and territory throughout but were frustrated by a superb English defensive effort as the home side clung on for th... Full Story »
- England's Fabio Capello does not fear fielding a youthful side against world champions Spain
- 12/11/2011 by YAHOO Sport
- England manager Fabio Capello says he has no worries about fielding a youthful side against Spain, with Phil Jones set to play in an unfamiliar midfield role.Jones has enjoyed a swift rise following his summer move to Manchester United from Blackburn, and has received the full backing of his international manager, who has drawn comparisons between the youngster and th... Full Story »
- Vicente del Bosque: England better than Fabio Capello says
- 12/11/2011 by The Sun
BIG BOSQUE MAN ... Spain coachWORLD CUP winner Vicente del Bosque last night told Fabio Capello: "You're too modest."Capello is ready to write off his England team as a world force.But Spain boss Del Bosque insisted: "England have a great team, with pace and power."It will be a big challenge playing against a good England side."Spain are enjoying a good period of form an... Full Story »- Poppy power! Special armbands can inspire us to beat Spain, say proud England stars
- 11/11/2011 by Dailymail
England players promised to honour the nation’s war heroes when they wear the poppy at Wembley and hope it will inspire them to victory against world champions Spain.Manchester United defender Phil Jones, 19, stressed the importance of such a gesture to those who had made the ultimate sacrifice, while goalkeeper Joe Hart told the nation the players would not be in awe o... Full Story »- Xabi Alonso: This is no friendly
- 11/11/2011 by The Sun
XABI ALONSO is hoping tomorrow's Wembley showdown will be a forerunner to the Euro 2012 final.The Real Madrid midfielder insists England are one of the favourites to clinch next summer's crown in Poland and Ukraine.And ultimately it could come down to Fabio Capello's men and world champions Spain for the big prize.Alonso, 29, spent five years at Liverpool and cannot wait t... Full Story »- Harry Redknapp blasts poppy peace
- 10/11/2011 by The Sun
HARRY REDKNAPP last night rejected FIFA's 11th-hour poppy peace offering.Football's ruling body had forbidden England's players from wearing a poppy on their shirts during Saturday's friendly with Spain at Wembley.That triggered a national outcry led by Prince William, before FIFA yesterday ruled our players could wear a poppy on their black armbands instead.But Spurs bos... Full Story »- Pepe Reina: No one can touch Spain
- 09/11/2011 by The Sun
PEPE REINA has told those trying to copy Spain's slick style of play: "You'll never be good enough."Spain are world and European champions, while Barcelona have won the Champions League three times in six years with a squad that is largely made up of Spanish internationals.Liverpool keeper Reina, who has been named in the squad to play England on Saturday, said: "We have foun... 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 »- John Terry may yet play against Spain
- 08/11/2011 by The Sun
JOHN TERRY could yet feature in Saturday's showpiece Wembley friendly against world champions Spain.The Chelsea defender, at the centre of race-row allegations, is likely to be on the bench because Phil Jagielka is set to pull out.Everton centre-back Jagielka has been unable to train between games due to a fractured toe and will be assessed when he meets up with the squad. Bu... Full Story »
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