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iBet: Mercedes and Hamilton to roar in Monaco
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On The Road at the Giro d’Italia: It sounds sadistic, but the team live for the mountain stages
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England's versatile quartet to replace old rearguard
26 May 2013 12:00 AM
Roy Hodgson claims embarrassment of riches especially at centre of defence so there's all to play for in two friendlies before World Cup qualification begins
'No one is pressing Joe Hart, it's not healthy,' says Gordon Banks
26 May 2013 12:00 AM
Gordon Banks, widely regarded as England's greatest goalkeeper, is concerned by the lack of depth among his potential successors, for which he blames the number of foreign keepers in the Premier League and difficulties brought about by modern footballs.
England fans warned against singing anti-IRA songs at Wembley by Roy Hodgson
23 May 2013 02:07 PM
The Three Lions will be playing Ireland for the first time since 1995
Roy Hodgson shuts the England door on Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry
23 May 2013 01:00 AM
The midfielder's international future looks bleak
Norwich's Anthony Pilkington withdraws from Republic of Ireland squad
20 May 2013 09:34 PM
Norwich winger Anthony Pilkington has been withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad, the Football Association of Ireland has confirmed.
Drei Löwen auf dem Hemd? It's all kicking off about the new England shirt unveiled by Jack Wilshere
20 May 2013 06:40 PM
The strip will be used for the first time in the friendly against Republic of Ireland
Manchester City midfielder Jack Rodwell called up to England squad
20 May 2013 05:36 PM
Rodwell has two caps, both in friendlies, although he has not played for his country since November 2011
England manager Roy Hodgson angered by Tottenham, Manchester City and Chelsea over summer tours
19 May 2013 01:00 AM
England have two friendlies to play
Wigan winger Callum McManaman will miss European Under-21 Championship after being ruled out for three months
17 May 2013 10:02 AM
The Latics midfielder has enjoyed a strong end to the season
Recalled Andy Carroll gives England 'another dimension' claims Roy Hodgson
17 May 2013 01:00 AM
The on-loan Liverpool striker included for summer friendlies
Andy Carroll recalled to England squad for friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil
16 May 2013 01:27 PM
The on-loan Liverpool striker has been rewarded for his strong finish to the season
Andy Carroll set to be handed England recall for summer friendlies against Brazil and Republic of Ireland
16 May 2013 10:11 AM
It will be the first time the on-loan Liverpool striker has been involved since October
Swansea winger Wayne Routledge set to be handed senior England chance
16 May 2013 01:00 AM
28-year-old could be only un-capped played named in squad
Roy Hodgson wants to give controversial Chelsea defender Ashley Cole captain's role for England
16 May 2013 01:00 AM
England manager will ask veteran if he would like to lead side to mark his century of caps
The ghost at the feast: Luiz Felipe Scolari hopes that dropping Ronaldinho for the Confederations Cup won't come back to haunt Brazil
15 May 2013 01:55 PM
There was no place for Kaká, Alexandre Pato of Corinthians, Chelsea’s Ramires, and, most perplexingly of all, Ronaldinho Gáucho.
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