Bent likely to start as Capello relishes litmus test
Soccernet staffDarren 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, 2009Brown sees Brazil as perfect World Cup tune up
Soccernet staffEngland 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.
Story | Conversation | November 11, 2009Johnson withdraws from England squad
Soccernet staffLiverpool 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.
Story | Conversation | November 10, 2009Ferguson to escape action for ref comments
Soccernet staffManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson will not face any action from the Football Association for his comments about Martin Atkinson following his side's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea. Ferguson questioned the referee's decision to award the free-kick that led to the Blues' winner.
Story | Conversation | November 09, 2009Warnock, Bent and Huddlestone in England squad
Soccernet staffFabio Capello has named Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock, Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone and Sunderland striker Darren Bent in the England squad for the upcoming friendly against Brazil.
Story | Conversation | November 08, 2009United struck by injuries ahead of CSKA tie
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson is contending with a real selection dilemma in defence ahead of Tuesday's game against CSKA Moscow with both Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic ruled out of the game that could secure the club's place in the knockout stages.
Story | Conversation | November 02, 2009Big brother Brown steels youngsters for Barnsley
Soccernet staffGabriel Obertan is in line for his Manchester United debut, while senior defender Wes Brown has warned his young team-mates they face a test of character against Barnsley at Oakwell in the Carling Cup.
Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009Skipper passed fit for England's Wembley date
Soccernet staffEngland captain John Terry is expected to lead his side out at Wembley on Saturday after apparently shaking off a lingering fitness concern.
Story | Conversation | September 04, 2009Injury-riddled United lose Rio for two weeks
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson estimates Rio Ferdinand will be out of action for two weeks after missing Manchester United's victory over Birmingham this afternoon.
Story | August 16, 2009Sir Alex reassures relegation strugglers
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson has urged worried north-east football fans not to fret about the Manchester United team he will turn out at Hull on Sunday.
Story | Conversation | May 22, 2009Rio in fitness race for Champions League final
Soccernet staffRio Ferdinand could miss out on a starting place in the Champions League final unless the Manchester United defender can prove his fitness to Sir Alex Ferguson before the weekend.
Story | Conversation | May 20, 2009Brown set to miss rest of season
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson has indicated Wes Brown will miss the remainder of the season.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009United injury boost as Ferdinand is back in training
Soccernet staffManchester United have been given a major lift ahead of their Champions League semi-final with Arsenal as Rio Ferdinand returned to training.
Story | Conversation | May 04, 2009United starlet Macheda set to start against Boro?
Soccernet staffSir Alex Ferguson is debating whether to hand Federico Macheda his first Premier League start at Middlesbrough.
Story | Conversation | May 01, 2009Sir Alex counts cost of victory over Portsmouth
Soccernet staffManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson was left purring after his side beat Portsmouth 2-0 to move three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand, but was left to rue injuries to defenders Gary Neville and John O'Shea.
Story | Conversation | April 23, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN OCTOBER
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