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Löw ready for new and improved England

Germany coach Joachim Löw feels England are "the strongest they have been for years" as the two countries prepare for their friendly meeting at Berlin's Olympiastadion on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008

Archie aiming for Aussie action

Jason Dasey

Jason Dasey catches up with Archie Thompson as he dreams of South Africa 2010.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2008

Old habits die hard

Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson wonders when England will finally give up on the Gerrard-Lampard conundrum.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008

Stars failing to shine in Africa

Jon Carter

Jon Carter on the African qualifying campaign for 2010 that could throw up a few surprises.

Story | Conversation | October 08, 2008

Under an Uzbeki sky

Jason Dasey

Jason Dasey finds Socceroos boss Pim Verbeek mulling the challenge of a vital trip to Uzbekistan.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008

Africa's qualifying race reaches cut-off point

The race to decide Africa's representatives at the 2010 World Cup will be whittled down to 20 teams this weekend, setting up a potentially thrilling final qualification phase next year.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

No frustration for Rooney, Capello insists

Fabio Capello insisted Wayne Rooney is not becoming frustrated at his failure to hit peak form for England ahead of Wednesday's vital World Cup qualifier with Croatia in Zagreb.

Story | Conversation | September 08, 2008

Barry admits England stars must prove their worth

Soccernet staff

Gareth Barry has insisted England have what it takes to get their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a flyer over the course of the next week.

Story | Conversation | September 05, 2008

Heskey out to impress Capello

Emile Heskey will be looking to turn back the clock as he strives to stake an 11th-hour claim to be an integral part of Fabio Capello's World Cup plans.

Story | Conversation | August 20, 2008

Iraq suspended from internationals

Iraq faces a year in the soccer wilderness after FIFA suspended it from all international competitions on Monday and issued an ultimatum to Baghdad.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2008

Bahamas sneak through qualifier on technicality

Bahamas overcame British Virgin Islands on away goals in their World Cup qualifying tie on Sunday, despite playing both legs at home.

Story | Conversation | March 31, 2008

World Cup: Bilic wary

\Croatia manager Slaven Bilic admits England were the team he least wanted to be paired with in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers despite ending their Euro 2008 hopes at Wembley on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2007

Domenech: Zidane red cost us the match

France coach Raymond Domenech admitted Zinedine Zidane's moment of madness cost Les Bleus the World Cup.

Story | Conversation | July 10, 2006

Italy wins fourth World Cup title

Italy let France do nearly anything it wanted Sunday, except win the World Cup.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2006

Scolari's fortunes take a dive

Alex Chick

Alex Chick was rather glad Portugal's tactics did not pay off in Munich.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006