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U.S. lucks into an ideal draw for 2010

Steve Davis, Special to ESPN.com

After drawing England, Algeria and Slovenia for its first-round group, the U.S. should enter the World Cup with high hopes of advancement, writes Steve Davis.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Cunningham, Johnson get their shot

Luke Cyphers

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- As the U.S. begins the process of auditions for a possible starting World Cup forward slot this week, the one feeling...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Trap's date with destiny

Kevin Palmer

Kevin Palmer finds Giovanni Trapattoni in typically bullish mood ahead of Ireland's game with Italy.

Story | Conversation | October 07, 2009

Lack of PT a concern for Bradley, Onyewu

Doug McIntyre

...Saprissa Stadium (and it never will since the venue will be replaced before the next qualifying cycle begins). Up until Wednesday night, no MLS team had either. The Columbus Crew -- playing without national-teamers Chad...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | September 17, 2009

England 5-1 Croatia: Three Lions book finals place

There was no wally with a brolly, just a man with a plan at Wembley tonight as England booked their ticket to the World Cup finals with a five-star performance.

Story | September 09, 2009

Barry fears Eduardo backlash against England

Tom Adams

Midfielder Gareth Barry fears a reaction from Eduardo, the Arsenal striker probably not enjoying his recent notoriety, when England meet Croatia in Wednesday night's potentially pivotal World Cup qualifier at Wembley.

Story | Conversation | September 06, 2009

Capello calms contract fears and targets Euro 2012

Soccernet staff

Fabio Capello has pledged to stay on as England manager beyond the 2010 World Cup and fulfil the lucrative contract that he signed when being appointed by The Football Association in December 2007.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009

Capello eyes early goal

Fabio Capello has rejected the theory that England's World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Wednesday is a pointless exercise.

Story | Conversation | June 09, 2009

Hungry Rooney rues missed England caps

England striker Wayne Rooney has admitted he is disappointed not to have hit the 50-cap mark already.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2008

Domenech calls on new guard for Austria

A new-look team will be aiming to restore France's faith in coach Raymond Domenech when the Euro 2008 underachievers begin their World Cup qualifying campaign against Austria on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | September 04, 2008

Lampard boost for England

Frank Lampard seems certain to be fit to face Andorra when England begin their World Cup qualifying campaign in Barcelona on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | September 03, 2008

Capello springs shock as Bullard in England squad

Jimmy Bullard has been handed a shock England World Cup call-up as coach Fabio Capello looks to begin the road to South Africa by beating Andorra and Croatia.

Story | Conversation | August 31, 2008

Beckham eager to make Wembley a fortress

David Beckham believes England have to make Wembley a fortress once again to help them reach the 2010 World Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | August 22, 2008

Capello prepares to name new England skipper

Fabio Capello will make his first major mark on the England team today - with Joe Cole confirming the Italian's vast CV commands instant respect in the dressing room.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008

England skipper bans talk of World Cup finals

John Terry has banished any talk of England going for World Cup glory as he begins his second term as captain of the national side.

Story | Conversation | August 19, 2008