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Casillas Critical of England Keepers

Casillas Critical of England Keepers

IKER Casillas believes England's goalkeepers will be the Three Lions' key weakness at the World Cup. 6 Jun 2010
Gerrard Makes Pledge to Prince

Gerrard Makes Pledge to Prince

NEW England skipper Steven Gerrard has assured Prince William the Three Lions will be ready to roar when their World Cup campaign begins against the United States next Saturday. 6 Jun 2010
Dawson Backs King to Shine

Dawson Backs King to Shine

MICHAEL Dawson has backed Ledley King to take the place of the injured Rio Ferdinand in the heart of England's defence at the World Cup. 6 Jun 2010
Lampard Predicts Wonder Goals

Lampard Predicts Wonder Goals

FRANK Lampard believes a combination of high altitude and the new Jabulani World Cup ball will cause chaos in South Africa. 6 Jun 2010
Capello Won't Protect Star Players

Capello Won't Protect Star Players

FABIO Capello has no intention of wrapping his players in cotton wool to avoid another Rio Ferdinand-type injury. 6 Jun 2010
Simon Takes Charge of England Opener

Simon Takes Charge of England Opener

BRAZILIAN referee Carlos Simon will take charge of England's World Cup opener against the United States on June 12. 6 Jun 2010
Lampard - Rooney's Stronger Now

Lampard - Rooney's Stronger Now

FRANK Lampard has warned the United States they would be wasting their time trying to antagonise Wayne Rooney next Saturday. 6 Jun 2010
Lampard Upset By Ferdinand Injury

Lampard Upset By Ferdinand Injury

Frank Lampard has admitted he felt "sick in the stomach" when he went to see stricken team-mate Rio Ferdinand in his room last night. 5 Jun 2010
England's World Cup Captaincy Curse

England's World Cup Captaincy Curse

CAPTAINING England at the World Cup finals has always been a huge honour for any player but the history books suggest the privilege comes at a price. 5 Jun 2010
Capello Taking No Risks With Barry

Capello Taking No Risks With Barry

FABIO Capello has urged caution regarding the return to fitness and training of key England midfielder Gareth Barry. 5 Jun 2010
Dawson Happy To Ditch Holiday Plans

Dawson Happy To Ditch Holiday Plans

MICHAEL Dawson has happily abandoned his holiday plans to be part of England's World Cup squad after being called up as a replacement for injured skipper Rio Ferdinand. 5 Jun 2010
Rio Injury A Shock For Fabio

Rio Injury A Shock For Fabio

FABIO Capello has admitted there was an immediate sense of shock when Rio Ferdinand suffered the knee injury that wrecked his World Cup. 5 Jun 2010
Becks Appeals to Capello

Becks Appeals to Capello

ENGLAND coach Fabio Capello has earmarked former skipper David Beckham to be the "liasion between the staff and the players" at the World Cup. 5 Jun 2010
Capello Refuses to Dismiss Dalglish Visit

Capello Refuses to Dismiss Dalglish Visit

FABIO Capello has not ruled out the possibility of Kenny Dalglish heading to England's World Cup camp in Rustenburg to speak with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher about the vacant Liverpool job. 5 Jun 2010
'Crazy' Day As Dawson Shelves Holiday Plans

'Crazy' Day As Dawson Shelves Holiday Plans

MICHAEL Dawson was just starting to arrange his holidays when he took the "crazy" call that has changed his entire summer. 5 Jun 2010
Injury Forces Ferdinand Out

Injury Forces Ferdinand Out

ONE day after his arrival in South Africa, England skipper Rio Ferdinand must prepare to fly home after he was ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. 5 Jun 2010