Ferdinand: I'll be ready for World Cup
Soccernet staffCrocked 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.
Story | Conversation | December 17, 2009Capello questions Fergie's Owen policy
Soccernet staffFabio 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.
Story | Conversation | December 16, 2009Ferguson: Owen has World Cup chance
Soccernet staffSir 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.
Story | Conversation | December 13, 2009Scholes: No injury excuses for Manchester United
Soccernet staffPaul Scholes insists Manchester United's injury woes will not have a negative effect on their performance against Wolfsburg on Tuesday night. United have travelled to Germany without 14 senior players as they chase the point required to be certain of topping Group B.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Defensive crisis deepens for Manchester United
Soccernet staffManchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has received yet another defensive blow with the news that both John O'Shea and Jonny Evans will be out until the New Year.
Story | Conversation | December 07, 2009Defensive crisis for United
Soccernet staffManchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is facing a major defensive headache after being left with just two fit defenders in his first-team squad.
Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009Brown: We won't be distracted by City threat
Soccernet staffWes Brown insists Manchester United will not be distracted from their relentless hunt for silverware despite the emergence of Manchester City as wealthy new challengers.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Bent 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, 2009TOP SEARCHES IN NOVEMBER
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