Ferdinand: I'll be ready for World Cup

Crocked England centre-back Rio Ferdinand insists there is "no question" that he will be fit for next year's World Cup despite not playing for Manchester United since October.

Capello questions Fergie's Owen policy

Fabio Capello can't understand why Michael Owen can't get more regular football at Manchester United, but insists the striker must play consistently if he is to be considered for England's World Cup squad.

Ferguson: Owen has World Cup chance

Sir Alex Ferguson believes Michael Owen has a chance of breaking into Fabio Capello's England squad ahead of the World Cup after showing signs of recovering his form at Manchester United.

Fabio Capello in David James warning

Fabio Capello has warned David James he will bring his World Cup dream to an end unless the goalkeeper can prove his fitness.

Proud skipper Rooney admits Brazil the better side

England's stand-in captain Wayne Rooney conceded Brazil were the better team in their 1-0 friendly defeat in Qatar but admitted the defeat still hurt.

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.

Bent likely to start as Capello relishes litmus test

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.

Big Ben and Copacabana in the Arabian desert

Matthias Krug on how Qatar will be using the Brazil v England clash to aid their World Cup bid.

Brown sees Brazil as perfect World Cup tune up

England defender Wes Brown expects to get a taster of what the latter stages of the World Cup will be like when Fabio Capello's men take on Brazil at the weekend.

Wes Brown: Staking a claim for the right-back slot

Aston Villa's Luke Young rejects England call-up

Aston Villa defender Luke Young has rejected the chance to replace Liverpool defender Glen Johnson in the England squad and confirmed his retirement from international football.

Johnson withdraws from England squad

Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson has pulled out of the England squad to face Brazil on Saturday after picking up a slight injury in his club's Premier League draw against Birmingham City.

Neville: I'm not looking at an England return

Gary Neville feels his England career is drawing to a close. Although the Manchester United veteran has not completely ruled out pulling on the Three Lions once more

Skipper passed fit for England's Wembley date

England captain John Terry is expected to lead his side out at Wembley on Saturday after apparently shaking off a lingering fitness concern.

Bolton defender Cahill called up as England cover

Gary Cahill has been called up by England as cover for defensive duo Wes Brown and John Terry who have picked up "minor knocks" in training ahead of the forthcoming friendly against Slovenia on Saturday and vital World Cup qualifier against Croatia on September 9.