England were drawn in Group D of the World Cup 2014 in Brazil in what is sure to be dubbed ‘The Group of Death’ with an opening game against Italy and games against Uruguay and Costa Rica. 1966 hero Sir Geoff Hurst pulled England out of Pot 4 as the World Cup draw was made […]
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Hodgson seeks positives after Germany defeat
England lost two games in a row at Wembley for the first time in years thanks a 39th minute header by Arsenal and Germany defender Per Mertesacker after a defensive mix-up at a set piece by Manchester United’s Chris Smalling and Tom Cleverley. Defeat will have been hard to swallow for the second game on […]
Vote of confidence for Hart
Joe Hart has been handed a vote of confidence by England manager Roy Hodgson. Hodgson has told Hart he will keep goal for England in Tuesday’s prestigious friendly against Germany at Wembley. It is welcome news for Hart who has been axed by club side Manchester City for the last three matches following a series […]
England’s World Cup hiccup
ENGLAND 0, CHILE 2 England’s preparations for next summer’s finals of the World Cup experienced its first hiccup following defeat by Chile at Wembley. It was a massive learning experience for an England side which included three players making their debuts – goalkeeper Fraser Forster and Southampton duo Adam Lallana and Jay Rodriguez. Chile, who […]
Carrick misses England friendlies
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick will miss England’s friendlies against Chile and Germany after aggravating an achilles injury. Carrick had already admitted he had to be ‘patched up’ to face Arsenal last Sunday but will now return to United after admitting defeat in his efforts to get fit. Carrick will join United team mate Danny […]