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Jack Warner: "It's England's time"

FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner has been convinced that "this is England's time'' for the World Cup after meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Caborn: Russia main rivals to England 2018 bid

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent

England's 2018 World Cup bid ambassador Richard Caborn MP has called for total unity among the bid team, and revealed to ESPN Soccernet that Russia are England's main rivals to host the tournament.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Domenech bemused by Henry handball outcry

Soccernet staff

France coach Raymond Domenech has defended Thierry Henry against accusations of cheating and claimed he cannot understand why the striker and his team-mates have been so vilified in the wake of their controversial World Cup qualification.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Fabio Capello speaks

Phil Ball

Fabio Capello got it wrong when he said Brazil were better than Spain, says Phil Ball.

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009

England turn to Beckham to boost bid

FA chairman Lord Triesman has turned to David Beckham to help salvage England's flagging 2018 World Cup bid. The cash-strapped bid team will spend £50,000 getting Beckham in front of key players at the World Cup draw on December 4.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Irish bid to upset under-fire Domenech

Gareth Maher

Gareth Maher finds the build-up to Ireland's play-off with France has been all about the coaches.

Story | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Defoe stamps out firey play to please Capello, mum

Soccernet staff

Jermain Defoe has stressed the importance of England keeping their discipline in major tournaments and vowed to avoid a repeat of his own reckless sending off against Portsmouth.

Story | Conversation | November 12, 2009

Gordon injury hands Marshall Scotland chance

Soccernet staff

Scotland assistant manager Terry Butcher has urged goalkeeper David Marshall to cement his place as Craig Gordon's understudy in the injured Sunderland man's absence in Scotland's friendly against Wales.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009

World Cup 2002

Steve Wilson and Martin Williamson

Host countries Japan and South Korea

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

World Cup 2006

John Brewin and Martin Williamson

Host country Germany

Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009

FA unveil star-studded 2018 bid team

Harry Harris

England captain John Terry is joined by his German club team-mate Michael Ballack in spearheading a star-studded and diverse squad of ambassadors from across world football in support of England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Greaves: Capello should drop Beckham

Legendary England striker Jimmy Greaves has called for Fabio Capello to axe David Beckham.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Beckham targets AC return after eye-catching cameo

David Beckham reiterated his desire to be part of England's World Cup adventure next summer after an eye-catching cameo in the 3-0 win over Belarus at Wembley.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

Liechtenstein 0-2 Wales: Welsh end on a high

Wales ended a disappointing 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein in Vaduz on Wednesday.

Story | October 14, 2009

El Salvador 0-1 Honduras: Pavon puts visitors through

Honduras qualified for the World Cup finals in dramatic fashion on Wednesday thanks to a 1-0 win in El Salvador and after rivals Costa Rica conceded an injury-time equaliser to draw 2-2 at the United States.

Story | October 14, 2009