Raheem Sterling has been replaced in the England squad by Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend. Sterling was withdrawn after City confirmed news of the unspecified injury believed to be a calf strain. The injury is not believed to be serious and Sterling should be fit to return after the international break. The Manchester City winger, […]
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Adam Lallana’s injury time strike earns England unlikely win in Slovakia
SLOVAKIA 0, ENGLAND 1 Martin Skrtl sent off for two yellow cards after 57 minutes Slovakia frustrate England who have few shots on target Adam Lallana hits the post in second half before scoring 95th minute winner Lallana’s first England goal in 27 internationals Adam Lallana’s 95th minute injury time strike in Slovakia earned England a […]
Wayne Rooney confirms international retirement after the 2018 World Cup finals in Russia
Wayne Rooney gives notice on his England career after being handed captaincy England manager Sam Allardyce announced his squad for the World Cup qualifier in Slovakia on Sunday, and subsequently confirmed that Wayne Rooney would be his captain for forthcoming campaign. A day later, the 30-year-old announced he would be retiring from international football after the 2018 […]
Chris Smalling’s first England goal gives winning send off against Portugal before start of Euros
ENGLAND 1, PORTUGAL 0 Chris Smalling gave England a winning, if not lukewarm, send off to the finals of Euro 2016. A late goal from Manchester United’s central defender, his first at international level, ended a frustrating night on a happy note. But England, who played against 10 men for 55 minutes, failed to impress […]
Marcus Rashford named in England’s Euro 2016 squad
Marcus Rashford and Daniel Sturridge were today named in England’s final 23 for Euro 2016. Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater and Newcastle United winger Andros Townsend joined injured Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph as the three players to miss out as Roy Hodgson opted to select five strikers and only three central defenders for his […]