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England again faces intense pressure

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

England, as usual, is feeling the heat heading into the World Cup. Can they keep their cool? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

England reborn under classy Capello

Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson sees a rejuvenated England team stroll to the World Cup finals under Fabio Capello.

Story | Conversation | September 09, 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

England exile helped me mature, claims Johnson

England full-back Glen Johnson believes being frozen out by Steve McClaren has made him a stronger player and person.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 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 11, 2009

Gary Neville included in Capello's England squad

Soccernet Staff

Gary Neville has received a surprise England recall for the World Cup double-header against Kazakhstan and Andorra next month.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2009

"Lessons learned" from BNP World Cup blunder

Soccernet Staff

Campaigners emerged from talks with England's World Cup bid leaders today satisfied that important lessons have been learned from the invitation of a BNP activist to this week's launch event.

Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009

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

McClaren's brave new dawn

Richard Jolly

With Eriksson era over Richard Jolly focuses on the challenge facing new England boss Steve McClaren.

Story | Conversation | July 04, 2006

Lampard strikes back at England doubters

Midfielder Frank Lampard has hit back at critics of England's recent tactical changes as they prepare for Saturday's World Cup warm-up against Jamaica.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2006

Owen to lead England B, Carrick, Lennon get chance

Michael Owen will lead England's attack in probably their most eagerly-awaited 'B' international when they face Belarus on Thursday, while Michael Carrick will start in a holding midfield role.

Story | Conversation | May 24, 2006

Rooney handed number 9 in Sven squad

Sven-Goran Eriksson has submitted his 23-man England squad to FIFA for the World Cup finals. Wayne Rooney will wear the number nine shirt even though he has a broken foot.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2006

Sven's exit leaves searching questions

Dale Johnson

Dale Johnson asks if there is an English manager qualified to take over from Sven Goran Eriksson.

Story | Conversation | January 24, 2006

Keeping up appearances

Dale Johnson

Goalkeeper Paul Robinson is as vital to England's World Cup hopes as Wayne Rooney, says Dale Johnson.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2005