ENGLAND 0, CHILE 2 England’s preparations for next summer’s finals of the World Cup experienced its first hiccup following defeat by Chile at Wembley. It was a massive learning experience for an England side which included three players making their debuts – goalkeeper Fraser Forster and Southampton duo Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez. Chile, who […]
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Carrick misses England friendlies
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will miss England’s friendlies against Chile and Germany after aggravating an achilles injury. Carrick had already admitted he had to be ‘patched up’ to face Arsenal last Sunday but will now return to United after admitting defeat in his efforts to get fit. Carrick will join United team mate Danny […]
Hart keeps place in England squad
Manchester City’s Joe Hart has retained his place in Roy Hodgson’s latest England squad to play friendlies against Chile and Germany later this month. The England goalkeeper, rested by City manager Manuel Pellegrini for games against Norwich City and CSKA Moscow, is expected to be rested for games that might see Fraser Forster and John […]
England fix World Cup friendly dates
England will play Chile and Germany at Wembley on November 15 and 19 respectively as part of their World Cup 2014 preparations. Roy Hodgson’s team finished top of their group to qualify for the finals by beating Poland and will celebrate by facing two fellow finalists in Chile and Germany. They will follow this up […]
Rooney magic seals Brazil spot
ENGLAND 2, POLAND 0 Wayne Rooney and Steve Gerrerd were England’s matchwinners against Poland as they finally booked their place in next summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil. It was fitting that the Manchester United striker Rooney should have the last word in the qualifying campaign in which he has been a key player […]