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Lampard Hopes to Have a Ball

Lampard Hopes to Have a Ball

FRANK Lampard believes he can take full advantage of the new and lighter World Cup ball to help England's quest for glory in South Africa. 4 Jun 2010
...Free Kick Specialists

...Free Kick Specialists

LONG range pile-drivers or perfectly crafted curlers - the World Cup always delivers it fair share of dead ball delights. 4 Jun 2010
Lampard Retains England Belief

Lampard Retains England Belief

FRANK Lampard insists England's up and down form during their warm-up programme will have no bearing on how they perform in the World Cup. 4 Jun 2010
...Penalty Shoot Outs

...Penalty Shoot Outs

FIRST seen in 1982, now few teams win the World Cup without negotiating the dreaded 12 yard shoot out. 4 Jun 2010
England Arrive In South Africa

England Arrive In South Africa

ENGLAND have arrived in South Africa safe in the knowledge that manager Fabio Capello remains fully committed to the cause after he pledged himself to the role until after Euro 2012. 3 Jun 2010
Captain Rio Rallies England

Captain Rio Rallies England

ENGLAND has now departed for South Africa as captain Rio Ferdinand revealed a simple formula for winning this summer's World Cup. 3 Jun 2010
Capello Rules Out Quitting England Early

Capello Rules Out Quitting England Early

FABIO Capello has provided England with the perfect World Cup boost by committing his future to the team until after Euro 2012. 3 Jun 2010
USA Expect Tough Opener

USA Expect Tough Opener

USA coach Bob Bradley is expecting a tough Group C at the World Cup where his team will open their campaign in South Africa against England. 2 Jun 2010
20 Things We Love About The World Cup - Official Team Songs

20 Things We Love About The World Cup - Official Team Songs

There's been plenty over the years. Most of them god-awful efforts that would struggle to cut it at the Eurovision Song Contest. 2 Jun 2010
Bent Fury At World Cup Snub

Bent Fury At World Cup Snub

DISCARDED England striker Darren Bent admits he has been left shattered by missing out on the World Cup. 2 Jun 2010
Walcott's England Surprise Again

Walcott's England Surprise Again

FOUR years after the elation of being handed a place at the World Cup, Theo Walcott must now recover from the shattering disappointment of missing one. 2 Jun 2010
Warnock Could Snatch Squad Spot

Warnock Could Snatch Squad Spot

ASTON Villa's Stephen Warnock could be a surprise inclusion when Fabio Capello names his England World Cup squad later today. 1 Jun 2010
Capello Pondering Midfield Conundrum

Capello Pondering Midfield Conundrum

FABIO Capello knows the history of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard - but it might not stop him playing the pair in the centre of midfield for the World Cup opener against the United States. 1 Jun 2010
Trapattoni: Capello Keen on Inter

Trapattoni: Capello Keen on Inter

REPUBLIC of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni believes England manager Fabio Capello is keen to take charge of Inter Milan. 1 Jun 2010
Cole Not Worried By Selection Wait

Cole Not Worried By Selection Wait

JOE Cole admits it is important to keep football in perspective as he waits to hear whether he is part of the England squad for the 2010 World Cup finals. 31 May 2010
Cole Sees The Bigger Picture

Cole Sees The Bigger Picture

JOE Cole insists England having a successful World Cup is more important than his own battle to be part of the final squad of 23 selected on Tuesday by Fabio Capello. 31 May 2010