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England In a Fighting Mood For Cup Bid

England In a Fighting Mood For Cup Bid

England's 2018 World Cup bid chief Andy Anson promised today to "fight like crazy" to secure the required number of votes to get England over the line in Thursday's ballot. 30 Nov 2010
Cameron Admits to Panorama Frustration

Cameron Admits to Panorama Frustration

PRIME Minister David Cameron has spoken of his frustration that Panorama will screen an investigation into FIFA just three days before the World Cup vote. 27 Nov 2010
Big Guns Head for Zurich

Big Guns Head for Zurich

FIVE former England internationals will join Prince William, David Cameron and David Beckham as part of the England 2018 delegation in Zurich next week. 26 Nov 2010
South American Blow to England Cup Bid

South American Blow to England Cup Bid

England's 2018 bid hopes have been dealt a blow after it was reported that South America's three FIFA members will all vote for Spain/Portugal next week. 25 Nov 2010
Warner Dismissive of Panorama Investigation

Warner Dismissive of Panorama Investigation

FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has renewed his attack on BBC Panorama's investigation into World Cup bidding by claiming the programme will have "negative fall-out" for England's World Cup bid. 25 Nov 2010
England Bid Team Make Final Push

England Bid Team Make Final Push

England 2018 have dispatched envoys across the world this week in a last effort to secure votes ahead of next week's World Cup vote. 23 Nov 2010
Shearer Unimpressed By Capello's England

Shearer Unimpressed By Capello's England

Alan Shearer believes England have made no progress under Fabio Capello. 21 Nov 2010
Red Devils Close The Gap

Red Devils Close The Gap

WAYNE Rooney returned for Manchester United as they comfortably brushed aside nine-man Wigan 2-0 at Old Trafford in the English Premier League on Saturday. 21 Nov 2010
Wimbledon Clash Worries FIFA

Wimbledon Clash Worries FIFA

An inspection report on England's 2018 World Cup bid has raised the issue of Wimbledon tennis having an impact on the tournament. 20 Nov 2010
FA Confirm Gerrard Pay-Out

FA Confirm Gerrard Pay-Out

The Football Association have confirmed their insurers will pay compensation to Liverpool for Steven Gerrard's hamstring injury. 20 Nov 2010
Ferdinand Accepts Wembley Boos

Ferdinand Accepts Wembley Boos

Rio Ferdinand admitted England's fans were right to boo the side off after tonight's 2-1 friendly defeat against France. 19 Nov 2010
Pulis Demands Rethink on Friendly Internationals

Pulis Demands Rethink on Friendly Internationals

Stoke manager Tony Pulis believes there would be a marked reduction in the number of international friendlies if national associations were required to pay the wages of players. 19 Nov 2010
UK PM Cameron Invites Warner to Lunch

UK PM Cameron Invites Warner to Lunch

Prime Minister David Cameron has telephoned FIFA's vice-president Jack Warner to invite him to lunch in an effort to boost England's hopes of hosting the 2018 World Cup. 19 Nov 2010
Gerrard Sidelined By England Injury

Gerrard Sidelined By England Injury

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard could be out for three to four weeks with the hamstring problem sustained on England duty, according to the club's medical team. 19 Nov 2010
Report's Concern Over Russian And Qatar Bids

Report's Concern Over Russian And Qatar Bids

A confidential FIFA report has rated England's bid for 2018 World Cup 'low risk' both in terms of the overall operational and legal risk but has raised serious criticisms of Russia, it can be revealed. 18 Nov 2010
Aussie At Centre Of Gerrard Storm

Aussie At Centre Of Gerrard Storm

AUSSIE Darren Burgess was at the centre of the storm over Steven Gerrard's injury which threatens to cause a rift between Liverpool and England manager Fabio Capello. 18 Nov 2010

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