BRAZIL 2, ENGLAND 2 Brazil and England played out an entertaining draw which showed the potential of both sides. Like his father before him, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scored at the Maracana but England couldn’t hold on for victory against a Brazil side who arguably deserved more than a draw in the end. England manager Roy Hodgson […]
Injured Welbeck misses Brazil friendly
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 […]