England coach Fabio Capello insisted that Wayne Rooney’s “silly mistake” that earned him a second half red card in their draw with Montenegro in Podgorica wouldn’t cause any problems for his Euro 2012 plans after they limped over the qualification finishing line last night. Rooney had immediately apologised to Capello following the game but the […]
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Bent and Jones start for England
According to the BBC Fabio Capello has selected Phil Jones and Darren Bent in his side to face Montenegro. England line up in a 4-5-1 style formation and Micah Richards will be disappointed not to get the nod at right back as Manchester United defender Jones savours his first cap. Danny Welbeck didn’t get into […]
Capello says Rooney will play
Wayne Rooney will start for England despite the arrest of his father on Thursday following a probe into alleged betting irregularities during a Scottish Premier League match last year. England manager Fabio Capello said the Manchester United striker was “calm and relaxed” and would start the game against Montenegro on Friday. Manchester United’s Phil Jones […]
Ferdinand left out of England squad
Rio Ferdinand has been left out of the England squad for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro on Friday, while Man Utd team mate Danny Welbeck has secured a place among the forwards. Ashley Young was also named in the squad despite being rested from the Norwich City game, in which Welbeck scored, to rest […]
The End of the Golden Generation?
Can it really be nine years since neither Steven Gerrard nor Frank Lampard appeared in the England midfield during a competitive game? The lynchpins of the England side of the last decade, the absence of both of them for the qualifier against Bulgaria in Sofia along with injuries to Rio Ferdinand, Darren Bent and Glen […]