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Dutch Courage Against Ghana

Dutch Courage Against Ghana

HOLLAND coach Bert van Marwijk will take no risks with his squad in their penultimate World Cup warm-up match against Ghana in Rotterdam tomorrow. 1 Jun 2010
Klose Has to Work Hard - Low

Klose Has to Work Hard - Low

GERMANY coach Joachim Low admits out-of-sorts striker Miroslav Klose will find it tough to turn his form around in time for the World Cup. 1 Jun 2010
Jesus, Garcia To Get Chance

Jesus, Garcia To Get Chance

BEANPOLE striker Josh Kennedy and midfielder Richard Garcia will be given a chance to prove their credentials with a starting berth in Australia’s friendly clash with Denmark. 1 Jun 2010
Socceroos Monday Training Pic Special

Socceroos Monday Training Pic Special

The Socceroos got a police escort to their training ground after the US voiced security fears about terror attacks at the World Cup.Or else Harry Kewell just brought his wallet to training. There was also a bit of a press conference when no doubt someone asked about player injuries. Pics by Getty Images. 31 May 2010
Germany's Monday Training Pic Special

Germany's Monday Training Pic Special

As Germany lose yet another player to injury, at this rate we're hoping they'll just have a reserve keeper left by the time June 13/14 rolls around. They were back on the training field today though. Pics by Getty Images. 31 May 2010
Prandelli Praised By Predecessors

Prandelli Praised By Predecessors

ITALY coach Marcello Lippi has backed the decision to select Cesare Prandelli as his successor. 31 May 2010
Kwak Ruled Out of Finals

Kwak Ruled Out of Finals

SOUTH Korea defender Kwak Tae-hwi has been ruled out of the World Cup finals after suffering a knee injury in yesterday's 1-0 defeat to Belarus in Austria. 31 May 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
Germany Lose A Fifth Player

Germany Lose A Fifth Player

GERMANY have been hit with another injury blow with defender Heiko Westermann becoming the fifth player to be ruled out from one of Australia’s World Cup group opponents. 31 May 2010
Roos: Warm-Ups Are Meaningless

Roos: Warm-Ups Are Meaningless

WORLD Cup warm-up matches may be producing surprise results, but the Socceroos aren't getting carried away by any pre-Cup struggles of their Group D opponents. 31 May 2010
Could It Be Roo Gullit?

Could It Be Roo Gullit?

FORMER Chelsea and Newcastle manager Ruud Gullit has said he would consider taking up the role as Socceroos coach when Pim Verbeek leaves the post after the World Cup in South Africa. 31 May 2010
Brett's Back On Track

Brett's Back On Track

BRETT Emerton's World Cup preparations are back on track with the experienced Socceroos midfielder getting back to full training two weeks out from the opening match of the tournament against Germany. 31 May 2010
Lampard Keen to Keep Spot-Kick Duty

Lampard Keen to Keep Spot-Kick Duty

England midfielder Frank Lampard was keen to keep hold of penalty-taking duties after missing from the spot in today's World Cup warm-up friendly win over Japan in Graz. 31 May 2010
Boateng Handed World Cup Chance

Boateng Handed World Cup Chance

KEVIN-PRINCE Boateng was today included in Ghana's 23-man squad for the World Cup finals. 31 May 2010
England v Japan Pic Special

England v Japan Pic Special

England scraped past Japan thanks to two own goals in an utterly unconvincing performance by the wannabe World Cup contenders. Japan looked stronger - especially in the first half - despite losing 2-1. Pics by Getty Images. 31 May 2010
Owen Cole The Star For England

Owen Cole The Star For England

FABIO Capello will spend an uncomfortable 48 hours deciding who to trust with England's World Cup fate after a thoroughly unconvincing 2-1 victory against Japan in Graz. 31 May 2010

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