For an International it had the feel of a pre-season friendly. A half empty stadium in Switzerland, both sides missing many of their big names, and a game not played at full pace. For Roy Hodgson it was a return to the country whose national team he once managed and a chance to have another […]
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Hart and Sturridge out of England friendly
Joe Hart and Daniel Sturridge have both been withdrawn from England duty in Wednesday’s friendly game against Italy with injury. Hart missed City’s Community Shield win over Chelsea with a back injury while former City team mate Sturridge sustained a toe injury during the game while playing for Chelsea. Hart’s absence means squad ‘keepers Jack […]
Ryan Giggs named British football team captain for London 2012 Olympics
Ryan Giggs was this morning named as the Team GB football team captain for the London 2012 Olympics. The Manchester United veteran was one of three over-aged players named in coach Stuart Pearce’s squad and is hugely experienced with two decades of top level football experience.
London Olympics 2012: Giggs or Beckham for Great Britain?
The 18-man Great Britain squad for the Olympics has been announced and, as we now know, Stuart Pearce has left David Beckham out of his three over-age picks from the 18 man squad. There will be five Welsh players joining 13 English players. With Craig Bellamy, Ryan Giggs and Micah Richards named as the over-age […]
Manchester’s footballing Olympians
Manchester United and City have provided three players to the Great Britain squad for the Olympic Games. United midfielder Ryan Giggs and City defender Micah Richards are two of the three over-age players in the 18-man Great Britain pool. Reds’ midfield man Tom Cleverley has also been named along with former City players Craig Bellamy and Daniel Sturridge. […]