2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers: England and Lambert face toughest test

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 10, 2013, 08:47

Rickie Lambert`s improbable Roy of the Rovers-style rise to international stardom faces its sternest test yet in Kiev on Tuesday.

No margin for error as Ukraine meet England

Last Updated: Sunday, September 8, 2013, 23:13

England have their World Cup qualifying fate in their own hands as they prepare to visit Ukraine for a pivotal Group H match in Kiev but the balance will switch the home side`s way if they chalk up a fifth successive group win on Tuesday.

Lambert to start for England after Sturridge ruled out

Last Updated: Friday, September 6, 2013, 08:34

Southampton striker Rickie Lambert will lead England`s attack in the World Cup qualifier against Moldova on Friday after Daniel Sturridge was ruled out through injury.

England must develop an identity, says Ferdinand

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 18:32

England must develop their own identity if they are to flourish at international level and should be prepared to miss out on major tournaments to make it happen, says Rio Ferdinand.

Rooney physically fit for days, says Roy Hodgson

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 16:36

England national football team manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been fit for the last few days and confirmed that he will pick England`s key striker.

Rooney physically fit for days, says Roy Hodgson

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 13, 2013, 16:35

England national football team manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been fit for the last few days and confirmed that he will pick England`s key striker.

Legend Wilkins indulged in `foul-mouthed` rant post `drink-drive` arrest

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 17, 2013, 16:46

England football legend Ray Wilkins reportedly indulged in `foul-mouthed` rant after he was arrested for `drink-drive` on May 7 last year.

England`s lowest FIFA rankings for 5 years

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 19:11

England`s national football team has plummeted to 15th position in the latest FIFA world rankings, their lowest rank since they failed to qualify for the 2008 European Championship.

Brazil soar, England tumble in latest FIFA rankings

Last Updated: Thursday, July 4, 2013, 17:21

Confederations Cup champions Brazil climbed up 13 places to ninth in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday, while England continued their slide as they dropped down to 15th.

England and Brazil play out 2-2 draw

Last Updated: Monday, June 3, 2013, 09:01

England recorded an unlikely draw against Brazil as Roy Hodgson`s side battled from a goal down to take the lead before Paulinho sent the iconic Maracana Stadium into raptures with a late leveller.

FIFA World Cup qualifiers: England denied by Montenegro

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 27, 2013, 10:11

England were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by leaders Montenegro in their World Cup qualifier in Podgorica on Tuesday night.

London Olympic stadium becomes West Ham`s new home

Last Updated: Saturday, March 23, 2013, 15:04

Mayor of London Boris Johnson has announced that the long-term future of the London Olympic stadium is secure after a deal with West Ham United Football Club which confirms the Premier League side as the long-term anchor tenant.