Capello defends England

Fabio Capello defended his England side after they slumped to a disappointing goalless draw in their European Championship qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley.Read

Gerrard defends Reds duo

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has given his full backing to striker Fernando Torres and manager Roy Hodgson after both came in for early-season criticism.Read

Ferdinand confirmed as captain

Rio Ferdinand has been confirmed as England's captain for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday evening.Read

Final training for England

Fabio Capello watched his side training at Wembley on Monday morning for the last time before Tuesday evening's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montnegero.Read

Young eyeing regular England place

Ashley Young has set his sights on becoming an England regular and is confident he could handle the pressure as he looks to bounce back from missing the World Cup.Read

International bright Young wing

Ashley Young has set his sights on becoming an England regular and is confident he could handle the pressure as he looks to bounce back from missing the World Cup.Read

Rooney - Give us a break

England striker Wayne Rooney has called for the introduction of a Premier League winter break to give the national team the best possible chance of success in future major tournaments.Read

Downing in for Lennon

Stewart Downing has been called into the England squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro after Aaron Lennon was ruled out with a sore back.Read

Ferdinand back in England training

Rio Ferdinand began his bid to re-ignite his England career - and to regain the captaincy - ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley.Read

Fabregas set for Arsenal return

Arsenal are set to be boosted by the return of fit-again captain Cesc Fabregas after the international break, while England forward Theo Walcott may also be available for the crunch trip to Manchester City in two weeks' time.Read

Brooking: McClaren could return

Trevor Brooking believes Steve McClaren could be in contention for a second spell as England head coach after rebuilding his reputation on the continent.Read

Shilton: Howler will haunt Green

Peter Shilton has warned Robert Green he will be haunted by his World Cup howler for the rest of his life - even if he manages to redeem himself in an England jersey.Read

Davies deserves chance - Coyle

Bolton boss Owen Coyle is adamant Kevin Davies has deserved his surprise England call.Read

Torres doubtful for derby clash

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is doubtful for the most significant Merseyside derby for years after it was confirmed he had strained an adductor muscle - a similar injury to the one he sustained in the World Cup final.Read

Holland punish De Jong for tackle

Manchester City midfielder Nigel De Jong has been dropped from the Holland squad as punishment for his tackle which broke Hatem Ben Arfa's leg.Read

Foxes unveil Eriksson

Sven-Goran Eriksson has returned to English football as the manager of Leicester.Read

Capello yet to decide on captain

Fabio Capello has still to decide whether to reinstate injury-hit Rio Ferdinand as England captain even if he is fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on October 12.Read

Piquionne earns Hammers a point

Fulham striker Clint Dempsey came back to haunt Robert Green once more but Frederic Piquionne hit back with his third goal in three games to salvage a point in a 1-1 draw for West Ham at Upton Park.Read

Hargreaves looking to end on a high

St Helens prop Bryn Hargreaves is desperately hoping to avoid a fourth successive dose of Grand Final heartache before he leaves the club for Bradford.Read

Wenger looking to beat rivals

Arsene Wenger maintains it is vital Arsenal win the head-to-head battles against their Barclays Premier League title rivals this season - starting at Chelsea on Sunday.Read