According to the BBC Fabio Capello has selected Phil Jones and Darren Bent in his side to face Montenegro. England line up in a 4-5-1 style formation and Micah Richards will be disappointed not to get the nod at right back as Manchester United defender Jones savours his first cap. Danny Welbeck didn’t get into […]
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Capello says Rooney will play
Wayne Rooney will start for England despite the arrest of his father on Thursday following a probe into alleged betting irregularities during a Scottish Premier League match last year. England manager Fabio Capello said the Manchester United striker was “calm and relaxed” and would start the game against Montenegro on Friday. Manchester United’s Phil Jones […]
Ferdinand left out of England squad
Rio Ferdinand has been left out of the England squad for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on Friday, while Man Utd team mate Danny Welbeck has secured a place among the forwards. Ashley Young was also named in the squad despite being rested from the Norwich City game, in which Welbeck scored, to rest […]
Young England Wembley winner
ENGLAND 1, WALES 0. Ashley Young inched England to within touching distance of a place in the finals of Euro 2012 with the goal which proved the catalyst for their Wembley win against Wales. The Manchester United striker scored only his third international goal, but it was one of huge importance as it unlocked the […]
The End of the Golden Generation?
Can it really be nine years since neither Steven Gerrard nor Frank Lampard appeared in the England midfield during a competitive game? The lynchpins of the England side of the last decade, the absence of both of them for the qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia along with injuries to Rio Ferdinand, Darren Bent and Glen […]