Too early for England return, says Gerrard

Last Updated: Saturday, October 1, 2011, 08:37

Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard believes it is too early for him to be considered for England`s Euro 2012 qualifier in Montenegro next Friday as he recovers from a groin problem.

Lampard still a key player for England: Capello

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 6, 2011, 19:42

Frank Lampard remains a key player and leader for England despite being left out of the starting line-up in last week`s Euro 2012 qualifier in Bulgaria, coach Fabio Capello.

Matthaeus says sorry for racial abuse in Sofia

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 08:49

Bulgaria coach Lothar Matthaeus issued an apology after a section of home fans aimed racist abuse at England winger Ashley Young during a Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday.

Rooney leads England romp as Bulgaria routed

Last Updated: Saturday, September 3, 2011, 08:29

A resurgent Wayne Rooney scored twice as new-look England edged closer to Euro 2012 qualification with a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Bulgaria on Friday.

Young footballers must be proud to wear English shirt,’ says Capello

Last Updated: Friday, September 2, 2011, 17:47

England football team manager Fabio Capello has told young players that they must have pride in the Three Lions.

Spain unbeaten after seeing off Lithuania in friendly

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 30, 2011, 11:25

World and European champions Spain remained unbeaten atop Group I of Euro 2012 qualifying with a 3-1 victory over Lithuania here on Tuesday.

The joke is on Italy if forwards fail to fire

Last Updated: Thursday, March 24, 2011, 09:37

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has tried to keep his new generation of strikers on their toes ahead of Friday`s Euro 2012 qualifier in Slovenia by joking he would have recalled the old guard if the game had been decisive.