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Brad Guzan is behind Shay Given in the pecking order

Aston Villa offer new contract to keeper Brad Guzan

Aston Villa have offered a new contract to keeper Brad Guzan but manager Alex McLeish understands the dilemma the United States international faces over his future.

<b>SCOTT PARKER</b><br/>
Parker has emerged as one of the early favourites to take on the role after his impressive displays this season for Tottenham. But at 31, and with only 10 caps to his name, Parker is yet to prove himself at international level, having failed to make the cut for the last World Cup. <i>Glenn Moore's opinion on chances of becoming England captain:</i> <b>2/5</b>

Comeback king Parker is fans' player of year

The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Scott Parker has been voted the England supporters' player of the year, just 12 months after he returned from an exile from the England team of more than four years.

Carlos Tevez has to rebuild trust after his five-month absence

Mancini offers hand to Tevez but compatriot steals show

Welcome (back) to Manchester, Carlos; the Etihad Stadium on its feet, singing the name of an Argentine who had propelled their football club into the last 16 of the Europa League.

Joe Hart could have easily joined United

Alex Ferguson admits mistake in not signing Joe Hart for Manchester United

Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson has recognised he missed a trick in failing to sign England goalkeeper Joe Hart for a bargain £100,000 earlier in his career.

<b>10. Alex McLeish £6m</b>

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish vows to 'get it right' ahead of planned protest

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has come out fighting ahead of a proposed fans' protest before Sunday's home game with Manchester City and insisted: "I'll get it right at this club."

Edin Dzeko scored his 14th club goal of the season

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko always confident goals would return

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko was always confident he would rediscover his goalscoring touch.

Joe Hart is disappointed Micah Richards missed out

Joe Hart denies England planned to defy Fifa

England goalkeeper Joe Hart insists the team had no plans to defy FIFA and wear poppies in Saturday's friendly against Spain had a compromise not been reached.

Joe Hart signs new Manchester City contract

England goalkeeper Joe Hart has signed a new five-year contract with Manchester City.

Dawson's drive will lead Spurs assault on top four

Captain says Tottenham can mount challenge to top flight's big spenders

Joe Hart: 'My two-year-old nephew sometimes scores against me'

Goalkeeper accepts some shots are unsaveable and this relaxed attitude has secured him England's No 1 shirt

Joe Hart committed to England

Joe Hart cannot imagine wanting to take a break from England duty.

James Lawton: Balotelli may just be beginning to vindicate gamble on volatile talent

This latest evidence certainly increases the possibility that one day Mancini will be able to say that Mario Balotelli was indeed worth all of the trouble

Tevez future in doubt as outburst mars Mancini's moment of glory

Argentine's frustration boils over on night that Crouch blunder delivered Man City ticket to Champions League

Time for Balotelli to be a City hero, says Mancini

Roberto Mancini has told Mario Balotelli to "be a hero" ahead of Manchester City's crucial season run-in. City play an FA Cup semi-final this Saturday, and have six remaining league games as they attempt to secure Champions League qualification for next season. Balotelli's debut season at City has been mixed, and Mancini believes that some crucial goals "would change his year".

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Watch out Watford: Here comes the secretive Bilderberg Group

Watch out Watford: Here comes the secretive Bilderberg Group

A meeting of global power brokers in a Hertfordshire hotel is exciting conspiracy theorists, but what are they really about?
'The ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system': Microsoft finally unveils its Xbox ONE console

'The ultimate all-in-one home entertainment system'

Microsoft finally unveils its Xbox ONE console
Plenty of Fish dating site founder pulls 'Intimate Encounters' option to ward off sleazy men

Plenty of sleaze

Dating website pulls intimate 'hook-up' section to curb harassment
Inferno author Dan Brown 'honoured' to be invited to join the Freemasons

The Freemasons’ Code

Dan Brown reveals the message that told him door to the lodge is open
Not secure any more: G4S boss heads for exit at last

Not secure any more: G4S boss heads for exit at last

Nick Buckles survived the Olympics débâcle and a £5bn bid fiasco but a profit warning finally triggered his downfall
How to say ‘I’m a sellout’: Tumblr’s David Karp’s message of reassurance to his staff sounded very familiar

How to say ‘I’m a sellout’

Tumblr’s David Karp’s message of reassurance to his staff sounded very familiar
Why clubs are keen to take a stand

Why clubs are keen to take a stand

There's a real desire around the grounds for safe standing. But will the authorities listen?
In the end the fans decided Tony Pulis had made a pig's ear of the job at Stoke City

In the end the fans decided Tony Pulis had made a pig's ear of the job at Stoke City

Disillusion with a siege mentality and negative playing style made change inevitable
James Lawton: The James Hunt I knew is the subject of a new F1 movie

James Lawton: The James Hunt I knew is the subject of a new F1 movie

British driver was fascinating man whose epic duel with Niki Lauda in 1976 was typical of an era of glamour and glory – but also the ever-present threat of death
Stuart Hogg: Ready to climb his own Everest

Stuart Hogg: Ready to climb his own Everest

Lions' cub, 20, joins long line of players from Scottish borders club Hawick given opportunity to make his mark at highest level
Carl Froch handed rare chance of revenge with dream rematch

Steve Bunce on Boxing

Carl Froch handed rare chance of revenge with dream rematch against Mikel Kessler
'There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed'

Masculinity in crisis?

'There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed'
Have US shock jocks gone too far?

Have US shock jocks gone too far?

An incendiary remark from Rush Limbaugh may be the beginning of the end for outspoken right-wing US broadcasters
The ‘Beverly Hills’ of Surrey pays more income tax than big cities of the North

The ‘Beverly Hills’ of Surrey

Elmbridge pays more income tax than big cities of the North
Heavenly Bodies

Heavenly Bodies

Michael Landy's artistic marriage made in heaven... and hell