Some things we have learned from England’s 1-0 win against Belgium at Wembley. It wasn’t a high quality performance with neither side displayed a cutting edge although both sides hit the woodwork. It’s clear that England are set up to close down space for the opposition but Roy Hodgson will be aware of the potential […]
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England Euro finals setback
ENGLAND 2, HOLLAND 3 The post Capello England era began with a defeat for England at the hands of Holland at Wembley. Caretaker manager Stuart Pearce can hardly have reinforced his claims for the job on a permanent basis as the build up to the finals of Euro 2012 continued with a display which was unconvincing […]
Rooney and Cleverley out of England squad
Wayne Rooney and Tom Cleverley have been ruled out the England squad to face Holland this Wednesday due to injury. Rooney has still not recovered from the throat infection that kept him out of yesterday’s 2-1 win over Norwich City and the Europa League defeat against Ajax last Thursday. Tom Cleverley was replaced by Paul […]
Fabio Capello resigns as England manager
The BBC have reported that Fabio Capello has resigned as England manager. A media conference by the FA is scheduled for noon on Thursday at Wembley Stadium.
Rooney Euro ban cut
Wayne Rooney’s international ban for the finals of Euro 2012 has been reduced from three to two games following an appeal in at UEFA headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland today. The Manchester United striker will still miss England’s opening two group games against France and Sweden but will be available for England’s final group game against co-hosts Ukraine. Rooney […]