Danny Welbeck will miss England’s friendly with Brazil at the Maracana with a knee injury may force England manager Roy Hodgson into a tactical reshuffle due to a striker injury crisis. The injury kept the Manchester United striker out of England’s 1-1 draw with the Republic of Ireland last Wednesday. The historic first game at the […]
Pellegrini has ‘verbal agreement’ to join Man City
Malaga manager Manuel Pellegrini has told Spanish television station Canal Sur that he has a ‘verbal agreement’ to join Manchester City. He said: “I have a verbal agreement with them (City) and I hope it is carried out.” He explained: “As of today, I don’t have a signed contract. It is true that Manchester City have […]
England saved by the old guard
ENGLAND 1, REPUBLIC OF IRELAND 1. It took a goal from the ever-dependable Frank Lampard, one of England’s old guard, to save the team from a Wembley defeat against the Republic of Ireland. The Chelsea midfield player’s equaliser cancelled a goal from Shane Long in a friendly which was part of the Football Association’s […]
Kolo Toure set to sign for Liverpool
Reports suggest that Manchester CIty defender Kolo Toure will move to Anfield on July 1 when his contract expires after a deal was agreed with the Ivory Coast international. Liverpool are in need of experience in defence following the retirement of Jamie Carragher while Martin Skrtl suffered a loss in form last season and was […]
Cleverley ruled out of England friendlies
Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley has been ruled out of the England squad for the forthcoming friendly games against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil. Cleverley lasted an hour of Sir Alex Ferguson’s last game in charge of Manchester United, a 5-5 draw at West Bromwich Albion last weekend, before he succumbed to a calf injury […]