Bent likely to start as Capello relishes litmus test
Soccernet staffDarren 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, 2009Nilmar nets winner to beat England in Doha
Wayne Rooney's first game as England captain ended in defeat as a severely depleted side were beaten by five-time world champions Brazil in Qatar.
Story | November 13, 2009Though heartened, U.S. still has issues
Leander SchaerlaeckensThe U.S. showed mettle in salvaging a draw with a late charge against Costa Rica on Wednesday, but sketchy play and the absences of injured Charlie Davies and Oguchi Onyewu ultimately may cost the Americans in World Cup competition.
Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009England 3-0 Belarus: Crouch at the double
Peter Crouch scored twice as England rounded off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a low-key 3-0 win over Belarus on Wednesday to make it nine wins from 10 in Group Six.
Story | October 14, 2009Reserves rally in Rooney absence
John Brewin at WembleyJohn Brewin was at Wembley to see how England coped without Wayne Rooney.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009World Cup wrap: Portugal stroll, Slovakia through
Soccernet staffA round-up of all the action from the final round of World Cup qualifiers.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009When the cap doesn't fit
Norman HubbardNorman Hubbard assesses which players will be seen as the Steve Bruces of their generation.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009England recalls for Crouch, Brown and Lennon
Michael Owen has once again been overlooked by Fabio Capello for next month's World Cup qualifier with Croatia. There were some who suggested Owen's summer move to Manchester United would offer an instant way back into the Three Lions fold.
Story | Conversation | August 30, 2009It's a squad game
Norman HubbardNorman Hubbard tries to second guess Fabio Capello on his 23-man party for South Africa next year.
Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009England facing striker crisis as Bent is ruled out
Soccernet staffEngland are facing a growing striker crisis after Darren Bent limped out of training on Tuesday, ahead of the World Cup qualifier with Ukraine.
Story | Conversation | March 31, 2009England by the numbers
Dominic RaynorIf stats determined the England team then Carlton Cole would be first choice, says Dom Raynor.
Story | February 10, 2009Coach Capello hails England's year in the sun
Captain John Terry believes England's absent stars could be made to regret missing the fine 2-1 victory over Germany in Berlin.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2008Lampard and Gerrard to miss England friendly
Soccernet staffLiverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Frnak Lampard have been ruled out of England's friendly international with Germnay in Berlin on Wednesday.
Story | Conversation | November 17, 2008Kazakhstan v England
England have been hit by a spate of injuries to senior players but should still be too strong for Kazakhstan in their World Cup Group Six qualifier on Saturday.
Preview | June 04, 2009England 4-0 Slovakia: Rooney brace, trio injured
Wayne Rooney scored twice to share top billing with record breaker David Beckham as England convincingly swept Slovakia aside at Wembley today.
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