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Bent likely to start as Capello relishes litmus test

Soccernet staff

Darren 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, 2009

Nilmar 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, 2009

Though heartened, U.S. still has issues

Leander Schaerlaeckens

The 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, 2009

England 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, 2009

Reserves rally in Rooney absence

John Brewin at Wembley

John Brewin was at Wembley to see how England coped without Wayne Rooney.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

World Cup wrap: Portugal stroll, Slovakia through

Soccernet staff

A round-up of all the action from the final round of World Cup qualifiers.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009

When the cap doesn't fit

Norman Hubbard

Norman Hubbard assesses which players will be seen as the Steve Bruces of their generation.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

England 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, 2009

It's a squad game

Norman Hubbard

Norman Hubbard tries to second guess Fabio Capello on his 23-man party for South Africa next year.

Story | Conversation | June 10, 2009

England facing striker crisis as Bent is ruled out

Soccernet staff

England 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, 2009

England by the numbers

Dominic Raynor

If stats determined the England team then Carlton Cole would be first choice, says Dom Raynor.

Story | February 10, 2009

Coach 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, 2008

Lampard and Gerrard to miss England friendly

Soccernet staff

Liverpool'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, 2008

Kazakhstan 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, 2009

England 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.

Story | March 28, 2009