England manager Roy Hodgson has named his England squad for the UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland. Commenting on his selection, Hodgson said: “This latest squad shows we are working with a good number of players with a claim to be England regulars and secure a place in Euro 2016. “Before that […]
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Early strikes settle friendly game for England Women against China
ENGLAND WOMEN 2, CHINA 1 Early strikes by Jodie Taylor and Fran Kirby Shanshan Wang pulled one back for China Final friendly for England Women before Women’s World Cup in Canada Manchester City’s Academy Football stadium hosted the final England Women’s final warm-up game before the Women’s World Cup in June this year – a […]
Andros Townsend’s equaliser keeps England unbeaten this season after Italy friendly
ITALY 1, ENGLAND 1 Graziano Pelle scores deserved opener for Italy after 29 minutes England toil but substitute Andros Townsend nets equaliser after 79 minutes England’s unbeaten run now eight games this season This was the first serious test of England after their latest victory in an eminently winnable European Championships qualification group and they […]
Lithuania get a Kane-ing as Harry scores on his England debut
ENGLAND 4, LITHUANIA 0 Harry Kane took just 80 seconds to mark a memorable England debut with a goal in a comprehensive victory against Lithuania in their latest Euro 2016 qualifier. The Spurs striker came off the bench to make his mark as England maintained their 100-per-cent record in Group E with a fifth straight […]
Rooney at the double as England silence Scotland in Auld Enemy clash
SCOTLAND 1, ENGLAND 3 Captain Wayne Rooney led from the front as England triumphed on their first visit to Scotland in 15 years. Rooney scored twice as England silenced the Scots as they extended their unbeaten sequence to four games North of the Border. They were his 45th and 46th international goals as he claimed […]