England`s Parker relishes first tilt at captaincy

Last Updated: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 08:35

Scott Parker has experienced a rollercoaster role reversal that has seen him go from World Cup reject to England captain in two years and he now wants more opportunities to showcase his leadership credentials.

Robben foils England fightback

Last Updated: Thursday, March 1, 2012, 08:26

A stoppage-time winner from Arjen Robben ended Netherlands` three-match run without a win as they beat England 3-2 in a largely low-key friendly with a dramatic twist in the tail at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday.

Rooney ruled out of England v Netherlands friendly

Last Updated: Monday, February 27, 2012, 09:06

Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney has been ruled out of England`s friendly against the Netherlands on Wednesday with a throat infection, his manager Alex Ferguson said on Sunday.

Pearce to manage England for Netherlands friendly

Last Updated: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 18:44

Stuart Pearce will manage England for this month`s friendly against Netherlands while it searches for a permanent successor to Fabio Capello, FA chairman David Bernstein told a news conference on Thursday.

Defoe hands England 2-2 draw with Netherlands

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 08:51

Substitute Jermain Defoe struck twice after the break to spare the blushes of England`s defenders and earn Fabio Capello`s side a 2-2 draw in a friendly with the Netherlands on Wednesday.