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Rooney Can Keep Cool - Gerrard

Rooney Can Keep Cool - Gerrard

STEVEN Gerrard has no doubt Wayne Rooney can dispel doubts over his temperament and become a major World Cup star. 11 Jun 2010
We Can Compete With the Best - Onyewu

We Can Compete With the Best - Onyewu

OGUCHI Onyewu insists the United States expect to defeat England in tomorrow's World Cup opener after taking confidence from their Confederations Cup exploits 12 months ago. 11 Jun 2010
Heskey Defends Rooney's Conduct

Heskey Defends Rooney's Conduct

EMILE Heskey has defended Wayne Rooney over his conduct in Monday's practice match against the Platinum Stars. 11 Jun 2010
Cole: Angry Fabio Has An Aura

Cole: Angry Fabio Has An Aura

ENGLAND'S players did not see any big cats on their South African safari yesterday - instead it was Three Lions leader Fabio Capello who bared his teeth. 11 Jun 2010
Altidore Fit for England Clash

Altidore Fit for England Clash

USA striker Jozy Altidore has won his battle to be fit to face England in Saturday's World Cup Group C encounter in Rustenburg. 10 Jun 2010
Loan Star Donovan Out to Down England

Loan Star Donovan Out to Down England

USA forward Landon Donovan believes his loan spell with Everton last season can help play a part in plotting England's downfall in Saturday's World Cup clash. 9 Jun 2010
Photographers In the Frame As Capello Snaps

Photographers In the Frame As Capello Snaps

ENGLAND coach Fabio Capello blasted a group of photographers prior to this morning's training session at their Royal Bafokeng World Cup base. 9 Jun 2010
Demerit Takes Heart From Famous Win

Demerit Takes Heart From Famous Win

JAY DeMerit has challenged the current United States team to become heroes by emulating the World Cup success of their 1950 counterparts in toppling England. 9 Jun 2010
Terry Trusts Rooney to Channel Aggression

Terry Trusts Rooney to Channel Aggression

JOHN Terry started to get nervous when Wayne Rooney began launching himself into tackles yesterday - but insists the England striker does not have a temperament problem. 9 Jun 2010
Villa Likes the Look of England

Villa Likes the Look of England

SPAIN striker David Villa believes England can win the World Cup and has likened them to his own side who struggled to live up to expectations until their victory in Euro 2008. 8 Jun 2010
Defoe: Rooney Edge Can Help England

Defoe: Rooney Edge Can Help England

JERMAIN Defoe believes Wayne Rooney would not be the same player without his fiery temperament and thinks it could be an asset as long as it is kept under control during the World Cup. 8 Jun 2010
Donovan: We Have Nothing to Fear

Donovan: We Have Nothing to Fear

USA forward Landon Donovan has told England his side have nothing to fear ahead of Saturday's World Cup clash in Rustenburg. 8 Jun 2010
...Dodgy Refereeing Decisions

...Dodgy Refereeing Decisions

WITH FIFA's continued reluctance to introduce video technology to help out the man in the middle's every decision is increasingly exposed and dissected from more angles in slower motion and now even in 3D! 8 Jun 2010
England's Lukewarm-Up Win

England's Lukewarm-Up Win

ENGLAND limped to an unconvincing and, at times, pretty awful victory in their practice match against local South African league side Platinum Stars. 8 Jun 2010
Timing Led Scholes to Turn Down England

Timing Led Scholes to Turn Down England

PAUL Scholes could have been tempted out of international retirement had Fabio Capello asked him sooner. 8 Jun 2010
FA Tread Carefully Over Stadium Safety

FA Tread Carefully Over Stadium Safety

FOOTBALL Association officials went on another visit to the stadium for this afternoon's match between England and the Platinum Stars to ensure all safety precautions have been taken. 7 Jun 2010