Ferdinand: I'll be ready for World Cup
Soccernet staffCrocked 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, 2009Niall 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, 2009England names candidate cities
Soccernet staffThe 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, 2009Capello questions Fergie's Owen policy
Soccernet staffFabio 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, 2009England's reputation takes a dive
Tom AdamsThe South Africa Angle explains why England can no longer occupy the moral high ground.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009England 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, 2009The greatest games of the decade
Tom AdamsTom Adams offers his selection of the ten greatest games of the past decade.
Story | Conversation | December 15, 2009Capello 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, 2009The biggest stories of the decade
Mark LomasMark Lomas picks out the ten biggest stories from a decade of football trials and tribulations.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Andy 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, 2009Vidic 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, 2009Ferguson: Owen has World Cup chance
Soccernet staffSir 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, 2009Uruguay to rely on its forward pair
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comBurdened 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, 2009Gullit: Owen faces tough battle
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentRuud 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, 2009Le Tiss spot on with penalty solution
Tom AdamsThe South Africa Angle examines a novel proposal that could eradicate England's penalty pain.
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