| Wales ready to shine - Toshack (2010-09-03 07:21:00) |
| John Toshack believes his overhaul of the Wales side can bear fruit in the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.Wales have not played in the finals of a major tournament for 52 years but Toshack is optimistic as they begin their latest attempt to reach one in Montenegro tonight. Toshack has overseen a huge transition of the national side in his near six years in charge with several youngsters emerging. Toshack said: "What we have gone through - team rebuilding - was difficult enough but ... |
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| Capello hoping England respond (2010-09-03 07:01:00) |
| Fabio Capello is crossing his fingers that intense pressure will continue to bring out the best in him.England tackle Bulgaria in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier at Wembley tonight with the Italian again under fierce scrutiny. Many believe that unless the Three Lions collect at least four points from a double-header that also includes a trip to Switzerland on Tuesday, Capello's job prospects will be minimal. Yet the 64-year-old has faced similar situations before. And he is confident the re... |
| Recovery will take time - Gerrard (2010-09-03 07:01:00) |
| Captain Steven Gerrard admits it will take England a lengthy period of time to recover from their World Cup despair.The Liverpool midfielder believes only a successful Euro 2012 qualifying campaign followed by tournament glory in Ukraine and Poland can repair the damage. Fabio Capello's side take on Bulgaria at Wembley tonight followed by an away clash with Switzerland on Tuesday.Gerrard knows the pressure is on the players to perform after crashing out at the last 16 stage in South Africa. H... |
| Toshack reveals Bale bid (2010-09-02 23:44:00) |
| Wales manager John Toshack claims Gareth Bale was the subject of a 'big-money bid' over the summer. |
| Agbonlahor advises youngsters (2010-09-02 23:21:00) |
| Gabriel Agbonlahor has urged Aston Villa's academy graduates to be patient with Premier League football. |
| Toshack reveals Bale interest (2010-09-02 22:51:00) |
| Tottenham star Gareth Bale was the subject of a "big-money bid" over the summer, according to Wales manager John Toshack.The 21-year-old Wales international's blistering form in 2010 has seen him become one of the hottest properties in the Barclays Premier League."It was a big-money bid - it's big money to me anyway. You'll have to ask Tottenham, they know about it," said Toshack."Gareth is aware people are looking at him and people are interested."When pressed on the identity of the club, To... |
| Naismith named in Scotland side (2010-09-02 22:31:00) |
| Steven Naismith will start for Scotland in their opening Euro 2012 opener against Lithuania as Craig Levein left James McFadden out of his first competitive line-up.Lee McCulloch was also handed a start ahead of Paul Hartley in midfield while Alan Hutton has overcome fitness doubts to take his place at right-back.Davie Weir will partner Stephen McManus at centre-back with Steven Whittaker at left-back.Barry Robson will play on the opposite flank to Naismith with Scott Brown and captain Darren... |
| Zaliukas uncertain over future (2010-09-02 22:31:00) |
| Hearts captain Marius Zaliukas admits his Tynecastle future is uncertain amid an impasse over his contract negotiations with owner Vladimir Romanov.The defender met Romanov in Kaunas ahead of Lithuania's Euro 2012 qualifier against Scotland but failed to reach agreement. However, he insists he wants to remain at Tynecastle after December, when his FBK Kaunas contract and Hearts loan deal expires."We had a chat but nothing was solved," Zaliukas said."Now that I'm the captain of course I'm enjo... |
| England v Bulgaria: match preview (2010-09-02 22:21:00) |
| Preview of the European Championship qualifier between England and Bulgaria at Wembley Stadium on Friday Sept 3. |
| England U21 v Portugal U21: win or bust for Stuart Pearce's Euro final hopefuls (2010-09-02 21:59:00) |
| England Under-21s need to beat Portugal and Lithuania to be sure of reaching the play-offs ahead of the finals in Denmark. |
| Slovenia v Northern Ireland: Nigel Worthington turns to schoolboy Johnny Gorman (2010-09-02 21:54:00) |
| Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington may hand schoolboy Johnny Gorman first competitive cap against Slovenia. |
| England v Bulgaria: Steven Gerrard pledges his allegiance to Fabio Capello (2010-09-02 21:49:00) |
| Steven Gerrard will not hear a word against England manager Fabio Capello as squad prepares for Euro 2012 Bulgaria qualifier. |
| England v Bulgaria preview (2010-09-02 21:12:00) |
| Tonight's game against Bulgaria, the first hurdle in England's attempt to make it to Euro 2012, feels more like the start of an ordeal than an adventure, reports Oliver Holt |
| Pulis warns new signings (2010-09-02 21:01:00) |
| Tony Pulis has warned his deadline-day signings they will have to earn their place in Stoke's starting XI. |
| Laurent Blanc demands France players sing national anthem (2010-09-02 20:56:00) |
| New France coach Laurent Blanc has passed the words of the Marseillaise on to his players so they can sing before their Euro 2012 qualifier. |
| Premier League managers ready to help Fabio Capello improve England team (2010-09-02 20:45:00) |
| Leading Premier League managers send letter to Fabio Capello, inviting him to think-tank to discuss how to improve England. |
| Sheikh Mansour's blueprint for success at Manchester City could cost rivals dear (2010-09-02 20:43:00) |
| There is, certainly, the money there at Manchester City and it doesn't sound like it's going to dry up either. |
| England v Bulgaria: Fabio Capello happy with Wayne Rooney's form (2010-09-02 20:09:00) |
| England manager encouraged by Rooney's goalscoring form ahead of Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria. |
| Bulgarian blames Capello for England burn out (2010-09-02 20:03:00) |
| “The important thing before a tournament is how to rest the players for the coming games and not the training sessions," says Stanimir Stoilov |