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Darren Bent committed to Aston Villa
Monday 06 June 2011
England striker Darren Bent has pledged his future to Aston Villa and insisted: "I'm tired of moving around."
England v Switzerland: Man for man marking
Sunday 05 June 2011
Geoff Brown assesses how Capello's men performed against the Swiss at Wembley
Defensive gaffes leave England needing a favour
Sunday 05 June 2011
England 2 Switzerland 2: Bent's miss adds to woe as automatic qualification hopes for Euro 2012 take a hit
Dalglish in chase for Henderson
Thursday 02 June 2011
Sunderland's England international Jordan Henderson has emerged as a leading target for Liverpool this summer as they seek to strengthen their midfield.
Bent looks an England hit after forgetting about the misses
Thursday 02 June 2011
Villa striker shrugs off Redknapp jibe and is a firm favourite with Capello after three goals in three games
Ashley Young focusing on England despite uncertainty over future
Tuesday 31 May 2011
Aston Villa forward Ashley Young has vowed to focus fully on England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland on Saturday despite uncertainty over his future and that of his club.
Liverpool and Tottenham in race to sign Brad Friedel
Thursday 26 May 2011
Liverpool are facing competition from Tottenham in the bid to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel, Press Association Sport understands.
Stewart Downing refuses to enter Aston Villa talks
Thursday 26 May 2011
Aston Villa winger and player of the year Stewart Downing is refusing to commit to a new contract with the midlands club.
Aston Villa open contract talks with Stuart Downing
Thursday 12 May 2011
Aston Villa have opened talks with winger Stewart Downing over a new contract - and the player has intimated he would like to stay at the midlands club.
Downing aims to boost Houllier recovery
Friday 22 April 2011
Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing has targeted three points against Stoke tomorrow in a bid to provide a boost to absent manager Gerard Houllier.
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EDL marches on Newcastle as attacks on Muslims increase tenfold in the wake of Woolwich machete attack which killed Drummer Lee Rigby
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