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FA unveil star-studded 2018 bid team

Harry Harris

England captain John Terry is joined by his German club team-mate Michael Ballack in spearheading a star-studded and diverse squad of ambassadors from across world football in support of England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 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

Cahill gets England call after Rio ruled out

England defender Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Kazakhstan and Bolton's Gary Cahill has received a shock call-up to replace him.

Story | Conversation | June 02, 2009

Crouch and Ferdinand return to England training

Rio Ferdinand was able to take some part in England training this morning, fuelling a belief that he will be fit for the key World Cup qualifier against Ukraine at Wembley.

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

Heskey enjoying England renaissance

Norman Hubbard

Norman Hubbard on why Emile Heskey has unexpectedly become indispensable for England.

Story | Conversation | October 09, 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

Spain 2-0 England: Capello's team outclassed

David Beckham entered the history books on a night England will otherwise remember for being put firmly in their place by Euro 2008 winners Spain.

Story | February 10, 2009

Viduka vows to make Socceroos return

Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka made a surprise appearance at Australia's World Cup training camp in Brisbane on Tuesday and vowed to return to international action once he regains full fitness.

Story | Conversation | October 14, 2008

No underdogs this time round

Jen Chang

Down to the last eight of the World Cup, so far the tournament has gone largely as expected, writes Jen Chang.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2006

Eriksson: 'Super-fit' Owen is hungry for goals

Sven-Goran Eriksson has warned rival defences England striker Michael Owen will be at the peak of his powers during this summer's World Cup.

Story | Conversation | May 23, 2006

Walcott masks a conservative approach

Steve Wilson

Steve Wilson says Sven's England squad is a fudge of finding a solution to the Rooney problem.

Story | Conversation | May 10, 2006

Old dog learns new trick

Dominic Raynor

Dominic Raynor suspects England's Sven Goran Eriksson has been replaced by an imposter.

Story | Conversation | May 08, 2006

United's Brown returns in England's friendly squad

Wes Brown returned to the England set-up as Sven-Goran Eriksson launched his World Cup preparations by announcing his squad for Wednesday's friendly against Uruguay.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2006

Loyal to a fault

Norman Hubbard

For those on the periphery of the England squad a chance would be a fine thing argues Norman Hubbard.

Story | Conversation | December 12, 2005