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 […]
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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 […]
Rooney magic seals Brazil spot
ENGLAND 2, POLAND 0 Wayne Rooney and Steve Gerrerd were England’s matchwinners against Poland as they finally booked their place in next summer’s World Cup finals in Brazil. It was fitting that the Manchester United striker Rooney should have the last word in the qualifying campaign in which he has been a key player […]
Roy Hodgson names Wayne Rooney in England squad and backs Joe Hart to bounce back
England manager Roy Hodgson has named Manchester United’s Wayne Rooney in his England squad for the games against Montenegro and Poland at Wembley next week. Rooney is joined by United team mates Danny Welbeck, Phil Jones, Chris Smalling, Michael Carrick, and Tom Cleverley. Rooney had earlier been passed fit to play this weekend at Sunderland […]