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Ferdinand: I'll be ready for World Cup

Soccernet staff

Crocked England centre-back Rio Ferdinand insists there is "no question" that he will be fit for next year's World Cup despite not playing for Manchester United since October.

Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009

Niall Quinn: 2018 success a "huge help" for Sunderland

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes the city will be given a huge lift after the Stadium of Light was chosen to host World Cup matches if England win the right to stage the 2018 tournament.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

England names candidate cities

Soccernet staff

The England bid team for the 2018 World Cup finals has confirmed the 15 cities and stadia which will host matches should the application be successful.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

Capello questions Fergie's Owen policy

Soccernet staff

Fabio Capello can't understand why Michael Owen can't get more regular football at Manchester United, but insists the striker must play consistently if he is to be considered for England's World Cup squad.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

England's reputation takes a dive

Tom Adams

The South Africa Angle explains why England can no longer occupy the moral high ground.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

England set to unveil candidate cities for 2018

England 2018 World Cup bid chiefs will announce the names of the cities that will be part of their campaign on Wednesday.

Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009

The greatest games of the decade

Tom Adams

Tom Adams offers his selection of the ten greatest games of the past decade.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

Capello offers Hargreaves World Cup hope

England boss Fabio Capello insists there is still time for Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves to earn a place in the World Cup squad heading to South Africa next year.

Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009

The biggest stories of the decade

Mark Lomas

Mark Lomas picks out the ten biggest stories from a decade of football trials and tribulations.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Andy Cole drafted in for 2018 bid

England's 2018 World Cup bid leaders have drafted in Andrew Cole to help impress Manchester United fan and key FIFA executive committee member Amos Adamu.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Vidic puts club over country, for now

Nemanja Vidic will not allow his club form to be affected by thoughts of this summer's World Cup.

Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009

Ferguson: Owen has World Cup chance

Soccernet staff

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Michael Owen has a chance of breaking into Fabio Capello's England squad ahead of the World Cup after showing signs of recovering his form at Manchester United.

Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009

Uruguay to rely on its forward pair

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Burdened by the weight of its past glories, an inconsistent Uruguay side will rely heavily on its explosive offensive talent. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2009

Gullit: Owen faces tough battle

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent

Ruud Gullit has said he thinks Michael Owen faces a fight to make it to the World Cup despite his hat-trick for Manchester Untied in the Champions League that has re-opened the debate about which strikers will make it into Fabio Capello's squad.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2009

Le Tiss spot on with penalty solution

Tom Adams

The South Africa Angle examines a novel proposal that could eradicate England's penalty pain.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009