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Upson Lambasts World Cup Ball

Upson Lambasts World Cup Ball

MATTHEW Upson believes it was "unnecessary" to design a new ball for the World Cup and claims the Jabulani makes it difficult for strikers and defenders to cope with. 16 Jun 2010
England Shrug Off Beckenbauer Criticism

England Shrug Off Beckenbauer Criticism

MATTHEW Upson has warned Franz Beckenbauer that England will adopt the tactics that win the games and ignore his barbed comments about the Three Lions' style of play. 16 Jun 2010
USA Not Dwelling on England Draw

USA Not Dwelling on England Draw

USA striker Robbie Findley claims the team did not celebrate their memorable draw against England for long. 16 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider Video - Day One

World Cup Insider Video - Day One

The FFT Insider lads hit Rustenburg to see England vs USA 15 Jun 2010
World Cup Insider - Day 1 Picture Special

World Cup Insider - Day 1 Picture Special

Here's the boys on their first day in South Africa after a 24 hour journey they heading straight to the England v USA game at Rustenburg. Pics by Andy Jackson. Brought to you by Sony and Sony Ericsson - the only official technology providers of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM. 15 Jun 2010
Germany Give England A Wake-Up Call

Germany Give England A Wake-Up Call

FIT-AGAIN Gareth Barry admits the form of Germany has given England an extra incentive to top their World Cup group. 15 Jun 2010
Carragher: We Can Cope Without King

Carragher: We Can Cope Without King

JAMIE Carragher insists an astute piece of management from Fabio Capello has ensured England will not be affected too badly by the loss of Ledley King. 15 Jun 2010
Hodge Backs James For England Spot

Hodge Backs James For England Spot

FORMER England midfielder Steve Hodge believes David James and Michael Dawson should be handed starting berths for Friday's second World Cup Group C game against Algeria. 15 Jun 2010
Beckenbauer Slams 'Kick And Rush' England

Beckenbauer Slams 'Kick And Rush' England

GERMANY legend Franz Beckenbauer has accused England of playing "kick and rush" football and believes they are suffering for the lack of domestic players in the Barclays Premier League. 15 Jun 2010
Carragher Admires Gutsy Germany

Carragher Admires Gutsy Germany

JAMIE Carragher claims Germany got a World Cup advantage by getting first use of the controversial Jabulani ball - but admitted their famed winning mentality gives them an edge as well. 15 Jun 2010
Carragher: Pressure Won't Affect Capello

Carragher: Pressure Won't Affect Capello

JAMIE Carragher has backed England coach Fabio Capello to handle any increased pressure he may encounter after an unimpressive start to their World Cup bid. 14 Jun 2010
King Concern For England

King Concern For England

LEDLEY King will continue to be monitored on a daily basis amid reports that his World Cup campaign is over. 14 Jun 2010
Lampard: England Cannot Afford Any More Slips

Lampard: England Cannot Afford Any More Slips

FRANK Lampard admits it is now "crucial" England overcome Algeria on Friday after Robert Green's blunder derailed their hopes of making a winning start to the World Cup. 14 Jun 2010
Howard Hails Result For The Ages

Howard Hails Result For The Ages

TIM Howard believes the United States' 1-1 draw with England on Saturday was a better result that the famous win in 1950. 14 Jun 2010
Green: Late Announcement Not An Issue

Green: Late Announcement Not An Issue

ROBERT Green insists England coach Fabio Capello's late team announcements had no bearing on his goal-costing error against the United States in the World Cup. 14 Jun 2010
Carragher In Tribute To Gerrard

Carragher In Tribute To Gerrard

JAMIE Carragher believes England's World Cup skipper Steven Gerrard can play the holding midfield role "as well as anyone in the world." 14 Jun 2010