England MAD

Pearce content with 'must-win' scenario

Fri, 3 Sep 2010 00:22:04

Stuart Pearce, the England U21 coach, is happy to go into Friday night's European Championship qualifier against Portugal knowing only a victory will keep alive his side's hopes of reaching the finals.

England U19 2 Slovakia U19 0

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 23:38:07

Goals from Michael Ngoo and Jonjo Shelvey gave Noel Blake's new-look England U19 side a comfortable victory in their first outing of the season.

Gerrard: Newcomers can shine

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:45:31

Steven Gerrard, who will captain England against Bulgaria and Switzerland, has suggested the European Championship qualifying campaign will see several new players break into the Three Lions squad.

Bulgaria coach questions Rooney temperament

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:02:14

Stanimir Stoilov, the Bulgaria coach, made an attempt at mind games ahead of Friday's European Championship qualifier against England at Wembley - suggesting Wayne Rooney's temperament is suspect.

Blake open-minded on England recruits

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 19:45:18

Noel Blake, the England U19 coach, said there is plenty of time for young players to force their way into his plans, as a new group of players make their first outing against Slovakia on Thursday night.

Change of kick-off time at Shrewsbury

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 00:13:02

The first-leg of the World Cup play-off between England Women and Switerland will now kick-off at the earlier time of 7.05pm.

Watford's Loach added to senior squad

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 13:33:22

Scott Loach, the Watford goalkeeper, has been added to the senior England squad for the European Championship qualifier against Bulgaria on Friday night.

Vuvuzelas banned... by Uefa

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 02:09:37

England supporters will not be allowed to take vuvuzelas into Friday's game against Bulgaria, after Uefa ruled that the South African musical instruments would not be allowed into any stadium hosting a European Championship qualifier.

Portugal boss banned for six months

Thu, 2 Sep 2010 18:23:07

Carlos Queiroz, the Portugal coach, will miss the first four games of Portugal's European Championship qualifying campaign after being suspended for six months.

Crouch forced out of England squad

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:44:42

Peter Crouch has withdrawn from the England squad to face Bulgaria and Switzerland due to a back injury.

Powell Names Unchanged Squad

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 15:05:26

Coach Hope Powell has named an unchanged squad from the players who beat Austria 4-0 in August.

Unchanged squad to face Switzerland

Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:12:27

The England's Women's Coach Hope Powell has named an unchanged squad for the World Cup play-off against Switzerland.

Powell warns of Swiss danger

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:59:22

Hope Powell, the England Women's coach, has warned her side not to underestimate Switzerland in their World Cup play-off.

England take on Switzerland for World Cup spot

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:57:50

The England Women's side will take on Switzerland in a two-legged play-off for a place in next year's World Cup finals.

Peacock happy with England development

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:56:10

John Peacock, the England U17 coach, played down the importance of his side's victory over Portugal at Glanford Park - saying the four-team Linolnshire tournament won by his side was purely about development of players.