5 Results for ben eager

Bent likely to start as Capello relishes litmus test

Soccernet staff

Darren Bent will likely make his first England start for nearly four years on Saturday with Fabio Capello eager to assess another striking option in the ultimate test conditions - against the world's best team, Brazil.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Foster gets England call

Soccernet staff

England manager Fabio Capello has called up Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster to replace the suspended Robert Green for Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against Belarus.

Story | Conversation | October 11, 2009

Capello hands Beckham England start

Soccernet Staff

David Beckham was handed his 113th England cap as Fabio Capello opted not to risk Theo Walcott against Holland at the Amsterdam ArenA.

Story | Conversation | August 12, 2009

Lampard: Dutch will test England's progress

Frank Lampard is confident England's travelling army will see a more effective performance from their team in Holland this week than they got last February against Spain.

Story | Conversation | August 09, 2009

First chance to shine for Black Stars

Steve Wilson

A finals debut for one of Africa's traditional powers should see the continent's strongest midfield in action, says Steve Wilson.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2006