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Puyol set to miss Spain matches with injury (Aug 31, 2010 21:30 GMT)
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has withdrawn from the Spain squad for the upcoming matches against Liechtenstein and Argentina because of injury.
Ferreira announces retirement from Portugal (Aug 31, 2010 14:23 GMT)
Portugal right-back Paulo Ferreira has announced his retirement from international football.
Queiroz reported to be facing six-month ban (Aug 30, 2010 21:11 GMT)
Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz is reported to be facing a six-month ban - but insists he will appeal should it turn out to be true.
Quaresma called up as Ronaldo replacement (Aug 30, 2010 19:18 GMT)
Ricardo Quaresma has been called into Portugal's squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Cyprus and Norway following the withdrawal of injury victim Cristiano Ronaldo.
Duff ruled out for Republic of Ireland qualifier (Aug 30, 2010 16:07 GMT)
Damien Duff has been ruled out of Republic of Ireland's European Championship qualifier in Armenia on Friday through injury.
KNVB announce Van Persie out for several weeks (Aug 30, 2010 15:48 GMT)
Arsenal and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie will be out for "at least a few weeks", according to the Dutch football federation (KNVB).
Scotland miss four players for Euro 2012 qualifiers (Aug 30, 2010 15:34 GMT)
Scotland are without four players for their opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania on Friday.
France suffer blow as Diarra misses qualifiers (Aug 30, 2010 15:31 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra has been ruled out of France's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Belarus and Bosnia.
Defoe and Crouch back in England squad (Aug 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
England squad to play Bulgaria and Switzerland in Euro 2012 qualifiers.
Former France doc slams Nasri, defends Anelka (Aug 29, 2010 12:58 GMT)
Former France team doctor Jean-Pierre Paclet has defended Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka's role in Les Bleus' World Cup meltdown and blamed Arsenal's Samir Nasri for causing problems in the team in recent years.
New coach Prandelli recalls trio for Italy squad (Aug 29, 2010 10:45 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has handed recalls to Andrea Pirlo, Alberto Gilardino and Giampaolo Pazzini for the European Championship qualifiers against Estonia and the Faroe Islands.
Capello performs U-turn over Beckham retirement (Aug 29, 2010 08:28 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello has opened the door for David Beckham to continue his international career after claiming earlier this month that the veteran would not be considered for his Euro 2012 squad.
Italy boss Prandelli recalls striking trio (Aug 28, 2010 19:39 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has handed recalls to Andrea Pirlo, Alberto Gilardino and Giampaolo Pazzini for the European Championship qualifiers against Estonia and the Faroe Islands.
Terry, Lampard out and duo doubtful for England (Aug 28, 2010 16:44 GMT)
Frank Lampard will miss England's European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland after limping off in the second half of Chelsea's 2-0 win against Stoke at Stamford Bridge.
Capello has not spoken to Arteta about call-up (Aug 28, 2010 10:28 GMT)
Fabio Capello has not approached Mikel Arteta about playing for England - but he will recall Peter Crouch and bring in rookie 'keeper David Stockdale when he announces his squad to face Bulgaria.
Capello furious with media over 'Jackass' headline (Aug 28, 2010 09:39 GMT)
Fabio Capello is furious about the personal abuse he is suffering at the hands of the English media and even considered refusing to appear at press conferences in the wake of the criticism, Soccernet can reveal.
Ex-captain Ballack left out of Germany squad (Aug 27, 2010 10:39 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack has been left out of the Germany squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Belgium and Azerbaijan.
Spain boss Del Bosque recalls Torres to squad (Aug 26, 2010 11:26 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has recalled Fernando Torres, Jose Reina and Andres Iniesta for next week's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Liechtenstein and the subsequent friendly against Argentina.
Blanc names Saha and Gameiro in France squad (Aug 26, 2010 10:48 GMT)
France coach Laurent Blanc named Everton striker Louis Saha in his 21-man squad and called up Lorient forward Kevin Gameiro for the first time ahead of next month's Euro 2012 qualifying double header.
PFA chief reveals talks to change English football (Aug 26, 2010 10:14 GMT)
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has told Soccernet that talks have taken place to change English football after the continued failure of the national team.
Ratcliffe: Arteta call-up 'shouldn't happen' (Aug 26, 2010 07:53 GMT)
Kevin Ratcliffe tells Tom Adams why England should resist the temptation to call up Mikel Arteta.
Mourinho denies blaming Capello for England woes (Aug 26, 2010 07:39 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has denied criticising Fabio Capello in an interview and has vowed to take legal action ov
Jose: England's problem is Capello (Aug 25, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho blames England's World Cup "mess" on manager Fabio Capello's inability to get the best out of his players.
Groin surgery rules Jermain Defoe out for England (Aug 24, 2010 21:37 GMT)
Jermain Defoe will miss England's European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland after being forced to undergo groin surgery.
Evra to appeal against France suspension (Aug 24, 2010 13:59 GMT)
France World Cup captain Patrice Evra will appeal the five-match ban he was handed by a disciplinary commission for his role in Les Bleus' embarassing player boycott at the finals in South Africa.
Scotland recall for 40-year-old Gers skipper Weir (Aug 24, 2010 11:13 GMT)
Rangers captain David Weir is set to make a dramatic return to the Scotland team after being included in Craig Levein's squad for the Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Lithuania and Liechtenstein next month.
Bolton striker Davies gives up on England dream (Aug 22, 2010 21:59 GMT)
Bolton striker Kevin Davies admits that he has given up hope of receiving an England call-up and joked that he has more chance of playing for Jamaica than being selected by Fabio Capello.
Ireland draws line under international career (Aug 22, 2010 13:24 GMT)
Stephen Ireland has revealed he was the subject of hate mail and threats as he brought a conclusive end to the debate over his international future.
Arteta would 'seriously' consider England call (Aug 22, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has confirmed he would give serious thought to playing for England, should he ever be offered the opportunity to do so.
Portugal ban coach Queiroz for anti-doping insults (Aug 19, 2010 18:50 GMT)
The Portuguese football association (FPF) has suspended coach Carlos Queiroz for 30 days for insulting anti-doping officials ahead of this summer's World Cup.
FA to retain power as Club England role clarified (Aug 19, 2010 17:17 GMT)
The English Football Association will continue to have overall ultimate responsibility for major issues concerning the national team after confirmation of the role of Club England was discussed at a board meeting on Thursday.
Taylor backing foreign imports (Aug 18, 2010 11:29 GMT)
Harry Harris finds PFA chief Gordon Taylor in favour of foreign players choosing to play for England.
Kiessling backs Ballack in Germany captaincy row (Aug 18, 2010 09:34 GMT)
Stefan Kiessling has sided with his Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Michael Ballack in the debate over who should be the future captain of Germany.
Anelka 'dying with laughter' after 18-game ban (Aug 18, 2010 07:40 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka says he is "dying with laughter" after learning that the French Football Federation has banned him for 18 international matches, and claims his career with les Bleus is already at an end.
France hit Anelka and Evra with lengthy bans (Aug 17, 2010 13:49 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka has been suspended for 18 games by the French Football Federation following his row with Raymond Domenech at the World Cup finals, while captain Patrice Evra has also been banned for five games for his role in the scenes that shamed Fr
Ireland boss Trapattoni discharged from hospital (Aug 17, 2010 11:32 GMT)
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has been discharged from hospital after being taken ill in the run-up to last week's friendly clash with Argentina.
Ballack to confront Lahm over captaincy claims (Aug 17, 2010 09:09 GMT)
Michael Ballack has told Soccernet he is planning to have words with Philipp Lahm regarding the dispute over the German captaincy, and fully expects to have the armband when Joachim Low's side begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
Low in no rush to decide on Germany captain (Aug 16, 2010 13:05 GMT)
Germany coach Joachim Low claims he has not yet given serious thought to who will captain his team in European Championship qualifying. Philipp Lahm was named skipper at the World Cup in the absence of Michael Ballack, who says he wants the armband b
FA planning for Capello successor to be English (Aug 16, 2010 10:59 GMT)
England intend to appoint an English coach when Fabio Capello leaves, according to Club England managing director Adrian Bevington - one of the most influential voices within the FA.
Eriksson: Beckham still has plenty to offer England (Aug 16, 2010 07:33 GMT)
Former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson believes current Three Lions coach Fabio Capello has been wrong to attempt to force David Beckham into international retirement.
Carragher backs Capello over World Cup woes (Aug 15, 2010 09:13 GMT)
Jamie Carragher has come out in support of under-fire England coach Fabio Capello.
Gerrard wants to see Arteta earn England call-up (Aug 14, 2010 10:00 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard says he would "love" to see Everton's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta called up by Fabio Capello.
A lot done, plenty more to do for Ireland (Aug 12, 2010 08:36 GMT)
Ireland may expect to qualify for Euro 2012, but Gareth Maher reckons they still have a lot of work to do before their first qualifier.
Capello claims England fans still back Rooney (Aug 12, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello is adamant that England supporters are still in "love" with Wayne Rooney despite boos directed at the Manchester United striker during Wednesday's friendly win over Hungary.
Messi back to his best in dull Aviva opener (Aug 11, 2010 23:52 GMT)
Kevin Palmer saw Lionel Messi bounce back from World Cup disappointment as Argentina beat Ireland
Boss Trapattoni to stay in hospital after surgery (Aug 11, 2010 10:13 GMT)
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is likely to remain in hospital over the weekend after undergoing minor abdominal surgery.
Keane set to become Ireland's latest centurion (Aug 11, 2010 09:19 GMT)
Gareth Maher says 100-cap Robbie Keane should be recognised as one of Ireland's greatest.
Leeds chairman blasts Capello and 'Cashley' Cole (Aug 11, 2010 07:55 GMT)
Leeds chairman Ken Bates has blasted Fabio Capello and Ashley Cole as England prepare to make their first post-World Cup outing against Hungary.
Jovanovic backs Antic to stay on as Serbia boss (Aug 10, 2010 17:10 GMT)
New Liverpool signing Milan Jovanovic has backed under pressure Serbia coach Radomir Antic ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Greece.
Capello replaces injured Foster with two kids (Aug 10, 2010 16:33 GMT)
Injury has forced goalkeeper Ben Foster to withdraw from the England squad to face Hungary on Wednesday night and, with Paul Robinson retiring from international duty, Fabio Capello has strengthened his squad with youngsters Scott Loach and Frankie F
Bobby Zamora hopes to continue 'crazy week' (Aug 10, 2010 15:32 GMT)
Bobby Zamora is hoping to put aside his World Cup disappointment by making his first appearance for England in Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.
Gerrard: England deserve to be booed (Aug 10, 2010 13:47 GMT)
Steven Gerrard believes England deserve to be jeered by supporters during Wednesday's friendly against Hungary - and the Three Lions captain admitted he would join in if he was in the stands at Wembley.
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni in hospital (Aug 10, 2010 10:24 GMT)
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni could miss Wednesday's friendly against Argentina due to health concerns after he was taken to hospital on Tuesday morning.
Lord Coe slams Capello's "fatally flawed" campaign (Aug 10, 2010 09:13 GMT)
Lord Sebastian Coe has criticised Fabio Capello's "fatally flawed" preparations for England's "dismal" World Cup campaign.
Craig Levein warns Marshall over Carling Cup tie (Aug 10, 2010 09:04 GMT)
Craig Levein has threatened to end David Marshall's Scotland career if the keeper plays for Cardiff City on Wednesday night.
Pearce: England players must play with pride (Aug 10, 2010 08:51 GMT)
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce has called on the senior players to rediscover pride in playing for their country after the World Cup finals.
Flops facing a night on the boos (Aug 10, 2010 08:38 GMT)
Fabio Capello will hold back his debutants until the second half of Wednesday's friendly against Hungary to allow the fans to vent their frustrations at England's fallen World Cup stars.
Fabio Capello believes England can win Euro 2012 (Aug 10, 2010 07:09 GMT)
Fabio Capello believes England can challenge at Euro 2012.
Pearce: Door still open for James return (Aug 10, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Stuart Pearce believes David James is capable of regaining his England spot despite dropping into the Championship with Bristol City at the age of 40.
Capello looks for answers to England's fear factor (Aug 10, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Fabio Capello has admitted that he is not sure how to stop England playing "with fear" after the disastrous World Cup campaign.
Tomasson retires from international football (Aug 9, 2010 11:28 GMT)
Jon Dahl Tomasson has announced his retirement from international football with Denmark.
Marshall and Dorrans pull out of Scotland squad (Aug 9, 2010 10:46 GMT)
Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall (elbow) and midfielder Graham Dorrans (groin) have withdrawn from the squad to face Sweden this week.
Bent forced out of England squad (Aug 9, 2010 10:24 GMT)
Fabio Capello's new-look England were reduced to training with just 16 of the 23 players he originally selected as they began preparations for Wednesday's friendly with Hungary at Wembley.
Matthaus backs Lahm to keep captain's armband (Aug 9, 2010 10:19 GMT)
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus believes Philipp Lahm should wear the captain's armband in future and not Michael Ballack.
Fulham midfielder Simon Davies ends Wales career (Aug 8, 2010 22:31 GMT)
Fulham midfielder Simon Davies has retired from international football with Wales. The Football Association of Wales announced on Sunday night the 30-year-old had called time on his 58-cap career.
Levein laments further Scotland setbacks (Aug 8, 2010 19:35 GMT)
Scotland manager Craig Levein's Euro 2012 qualifying preparations have suffered another setback with six more players set to miss the friendly match against Sweden in Stockholm on Wednesday.
Brown joins Robinson in quitting England set-up (Aug 8, 2010 19:33 GMT)
Fabio Capello's preparations for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary have been thrown into further disarray by the news that Wes Brown has joined Paul Robinson in announcing his retirement from international football.
Amauri explains decision to represent Italy (Aug 8, 2010 15:17 GMT)
Brazilian striker Amauri says he decided to represent Italy because he has spent the vast majority of his playing career in the country.
Robinson quits England (Aug 8, 2010 08:03 GMT)
Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has announced his retirement from international football after having been handed a place in Fabio Capello's England squad for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.
Capello plans Rooney talks (Aug 7, 2010 22:08 GMT)
Fabio Capello is to remind Wayne Rooney of his responsibilities as a high-profile footballer when he joins up with the England squad for next Wednesday's friendly with Hungary at Wembley.
Capello says winter break is vital (Aug 7, 2010 21:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello has apologised for England's poor performances at the World Cup and will understand if his side are booed in Wednesday's friendly against Hungary, but the Italian says England's future international prospects will only improve if a wint
Capello delivers change England can believe in (Aug 7, 2010 20:24 GMT)
Tom Adams praises Fabio Capello for transforming the make-up of the England squad.
England boss Capello calls on Wilshere (Aug 7, 2010 19:02 GMT)
Fabio Capello has signalled his intention to give England a fresh start following their poor World Cup campaign by calling up Arsenal's 18-year-old midfield prodigy Jack Wilshere for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.
Voller shocked to see Adler out of Germany squad (Aug 7, 2010 12:38 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has criticised Germany coach Joachim Low for not naming goalkeeper Rene Adler in his latest national squad.
France World Cup flops to face FFF hearing (Aug 7, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The French Football Federation (FFF) has called five players to appear before its disciplinary committee to discuss the behaviour of the national team during the World Cup.
Zubizarreta slams Spain over Barcelona players (Aug 6, 2010 11:30 GMT)
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has expressed his disappointment at Spain's decision to call up seven of the club's players for next Wednesday's friendly against Mexico.
Germany coach Low names inexperienced squad (Aug 6, 2010 09:54 GMT)
Germany coach Joachim Low has named only eight members of his World Cup party in his squad to face Denmark on Wednesday.
No wholesale changes to England squad (Aug 5, 2010 22:22 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello will notify clubs on Thursday of around 32 players that he will consider for his squad for the Hungary friendly on August 11, with Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs tipped for a call-up.
Anelka lifts lid on Domenech row (Aug 5, 2010 12:00 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka admits his ''head was gone'' during the infamous row with Raymond Domenech which led to him being sent home from the World Cup, but denied swearing at his former national team boss.
Del Bosque names strong squad for Mexico game (Aug 5, 2010 11:58 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has called up a strong squad for next week's friendly against Mexico, including seven Barcelona players.
Benzema recalled to Blanc's first France squad (Aug 5, 2010 10:25 GMT)
Laurent Blanc has named his first France squad, minus all 23 shamed World Cup players, and has handed a recall to Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Roberto Baggio confirmed in Italy role (Aug 4, 2010 17:55 GMT)
Italy legend Roberto Baggio has returned to football after his appointment as part of the staff of the national set-up was confirmed by the federation.
Pearce brings in fresh faces for England U-21s (Aug 4, 2010 17:51 GMT)
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has called four new players into his squad for the friendly against Uzbekistan at Ashton Gate on August 10, but there is no room for Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs.
Out with the old, in with the new (Aug 4, 2010 09:40 GMT)
As England prepare to make changes, Tom Adams identifies players to be axed and their replacements.
Minister renews Ribery and Benzema opposition (Aug 2, 2010 12:05 GMT)
France's Minister for Health and Sports, Roselyne Bachelot, has renewed her opposition to the continued selection of Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema in the national team.
Prandelli considers Balotelli, Cassano and Amauri (Aug 2, 2010 10:53 GMT)
New Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has promised to consider Antonio Cassano, Mario Balotelli and Amauri for his Azzurri squad.
Rangers 'keeper McGregor back in Scotland squad (Aug 2, 2010 10:14 GMT)
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor was named as expected in the Scotland squad for next Wednesday`s friendly against Sweden in Stockholm.
Wenger backs England's Wilshere for Euro 2012 (Aug 2, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has backed promising midfielder Jack Wilshere to feature for England at Euro 2012 - but called for patience from the Arsenal youngster ahead of what could be a breakthrough season.
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Puyol set to miss Spain matches with injury (Aug 31, 2010 21:30 GMT)
Barcelona captain Carles Puyol has withdrawn from the Spain squad for the upcoming matches against Liechtenstein and Argentina because of injury.
Ferreira announces retirement from Portugal (Aug 31, 2010 14:23 GMT)
Portugal right-back Paulo Ferreira has announced his retirement from international football.
Queiroz reported to be facing six-month ban (Aug 30, 2010 21:11 GMT)
Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz is reported to be facing a six-month ban - but insists he will appeal should it turn out to be true.
Quaresma called up as Ronaldo replacement (Aug 30, 2010 19:18 GMT)
Ricardo Quaresma has been called into Portugal's squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Cyprus and Norway following the withdrawal of injury victim Cristiano Ronaldo.
Duff ruled out for Republic of Ireland qualifier (Aug 30, 2010 16:07 GMT)
Damien Duff has been ruled out of Republic of Ireland's European Championship qualifier in Armenia on Friday through injury.
KNVB announce Van Persie out for several weeks (Aug 30, 2010 15:48 GMT)
Arsenal and Netherlands striker Robin van Persie will be out for "at least a few weeks", according to the Dutch football federation (KNVB).
Scotland miss four players for Euro 2012 qualifiers (Aug 30, 2010 15:34 GMT)
Scotland are without four players for their opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Lithuania on Friday.
France suffer blow as Diarra misses qualifiers (Aug 30, 2010 15:31 GMT)
Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra has been ruled out of France's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Belarus and Bosnia.
Defoe and Crouch back in England squad (Aug 30, 2010 07:00 GMT)
England squad to play Bulgaria and Switzerland in Euro 2012 qualifiers.
Former France doc slams Nasri, defends Anelka (Aug 29, 2010 12:58 GMT)
Former France team doctor Jean-Pierre Paclet has defended Chelsea striker Nicolas Anelka's role in Les Bleus' World Cup meltdown and blamed Arsenal's Samir Nasri for causing problems in the team in recent years.
New coach Prandelli recalls trio for Italy squad (Aug 29, 2010 10:45 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has handed recalls to Andrea Pirlo, Alberto Gilardino and Giampaolo Pazzini for the European Championship qualifiers against Estonia and the Faroe Islands.
Capello performs U-turn over Beckham retirement (Aug 29, 2010 08:28 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello has opened the door for David Beckham to continue his international career after claiming earlier this month that the veteran would not be considered for his Euro 2012 squad.
Italy boss Prandelli recalls striking trio (Aug 28, 2010 19:39 GMT)
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has handed recalls to Andrea Pirlo, Alberto Gilardino and Giampaolo Pazzini for the European Championship qualifiers against Estonia and the Faroe Islands.
Terry, Lampard out and duo doubtful for England (Aug 28, 2010 16:44 GMT)
Frank Lampard will miss England's European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland after limping off in the second half of Chelsea's 2-0 win against Stoke at Stamford Bridge.
Capello has not spoken to Arteta about call-up (Aug 28, 2010 10:28 GMT)
Fabio Capello has not approached Mikel Arteta about playing for England - but he will recall Peter Crouch and bring in rookie 'keeper David Stockdale when he announces his squad to face Bulgaria.
Capello furious with media over 'Jackass' headline (Aug 28, 2010 09:39 GMT)
Fabio Capello is furious about the personal abuse he is suffering at the hands of the English media and even considered refusing to appear at press conferences in the wake of the criticism, Soccernet can reveal.
Ex-captain Ballack left out of Germany squad (Aug 27, 2010 10:39 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack has been left out of the Germany squad for the Euro 2012 qualifiers against Belgium and Azerbaijan.
Spain boss Del Bosque recalls Torres to squad (Aug 26, 2010 11:26 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has recalled Fernando Torres, Jose Reina and Andres Iniesta for next week's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Liechtenstein and the subsequent friendly against Argentina.
Blanc names Saha and Gameiro in France squad (Aug 26, 2010 10:48 GMT)
France coach Laurent Blanc named Everton striker Louis Saha in his 21-man squad and called up Lorient forward Kevin Gameiro for the first time ahead of next month's Euro 2012 qualifying double header.
PFA chief reveals talks to change English football (Aug 26, 2010 10:14 GMT)
PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor has told Soccernet that talks have taken place to change English football after the continued failure of the national team.
Ratcliffe: Arteta call-up 'shouldn't happen' (Aug 26, 2010 07:53 GMT)
Kevin Ratcliffe tells Tom Adams why England should resist the temptation to call up Mikel Arteta.
Mourinho denies blaming Capello for England woes (Aug 26, 2010 07:39 GMT)
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has denied criticising Fabio Capello in an interview and has vowed to take legal action ov
Jose: England's problem is Capello (Aug 25, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho blames England's World Cup "mess" on manager Fabio Capello's inability to get the best out of his players.
Groin surgery rules Jermain Defoe out for England (Aug 24, 2010 21:37 GMT)
Jermain Defoe will miss England's European Championship qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland after being forced to undergo groin surgery.
Evra to appeal against France suspension (Aug 24, 2010 13:59 GMT)
France World Cup captain Patrice Evra will appeal the five-match ban he was handed by a disciplinary commission for his role in Les Bleus' embarassing player boycott at the finals in South Africa.
Scotland recall for 40-year-old Gers skipper Weir (Aug 24, 2010 11:13 GMT)
Rangers captain David Weir is set to make a dramatic return to the Scotland team after being included in Craig Levein's squad for the Euro 2012 qualifying matches against Lithuania and Liechtenstein next month.
Bolton striker Davies gives up on England dream (Aug 22, 2010 21:59 GMT)
Bolton striker Kevin Davies admits that he has given up hope of receiving an England call-up and joked that he has more chance of playing for Jamaica than being selected by Fabio Capello.
Ireland draws line under international career (Aug 22, 2010 13:24 GMT)
Stephen Ireland has revealed he was the subject of hate mail and threats as he brought a conclusive end to the debate over his international future.
Arteta would 'seriously' consider England call (Aug 22, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Everton midfielder Mikel Arteta has confirmed he would give serious thought to playing for England, should he ever be offered the opportunity to do so.
Portugal ban coach Queiroz for anti-doping insults (Aug 19, 2010 18:50 GMT)
The Portuguese football association (FPF) has suspended coach Carlos Queiroz for 30 days for insulting anti-doping officials ahead of this summer's World Cup.
FA to retain power as Club England role clarified (Aug 19, 2010 17:17 GMT)
The English Football Association will continue to have overall ultimate responsibility for major issues concerning the national team after confirmation of the role of Club England was discussed at a board meeting on Thursday.
Taylor backing foreign imports (Aug 18, 2010 11:29 GMT)
Harry Harris finds PFA chief Gordon Taylor in favour of foreign players choosing to play for England.
Kiessling backs Ballack in Germany captaincy row (Aug 18, 2010 09:34 GMT)
Stefan Kiessling has sided with his Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Michael Ballack in the debate over who should be the future captain of Germany.
Anelka 'dying with laughter' after 18-game ban (Aug 18, 2010 07:40 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka says he is "dying with laughter" after learning that the French Football Federation has banned him for 18 international matches, and claims his career with les Bleus is already at an end.
France hit Anelka and Evra with lengthy bans (Aug 17, 2010 13:49 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka has been suspended for 18 games by the French Football Federation following his row with Raymond Domenech at the World Cup finals, while captain Patrice Evra has also been banned for five games for his role in the scenes that shamed Fr
Ireland boss Trapattoni discharged from hospital (Aug 17, 2010 11:32 GMT)
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has been discharged from hospital after being taken ill in the run-up to last week's friendly clash with Argentina.
Ballack to confront Lahm over captaincy claims (Aug 17, 2010 09:09 GMT)
Michael Ballack has told Soccernet he is planning to have words with Philipp Lahm regarding the dispute over the German captaincy, and fully expects to have the armband when Joachim Low's side begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.
Low in no rush to decide on Germany captain (Aug 16, 2010 13:05 GMT)
Germany coach Joachim Low claims he has not yet given serious thought to who will captain his team in European Championship qualifying. Philipp Lahm was named skipper at the World Cup in the absence of Michael Ballack, who says he wants the armband b
FA planning for Capello successor to be English (Aug 16, 2010 10:59 GMT)
England intend to appoint an English coach when Fabio Capello leaves, according to Club England managing director Adrian Bevington - one of the most influential voices within the FA.
Eriksson: Beckham still has plenty to offer England (Aug 16, 2010 07:33 GMT)
Former England boss Sven Goran Eriksson believes current Three Lions coach Fabio Capello has been wrong to attempt to force David Beckham into international retirement.
Carragher backs Capello over World Cup woes (Aug 15, 2010 09:13 GMT)
Jamie Carragher has come out in support of under-fire England coach Fabio Capello.
Gerrard wants to see Arteta earn England call-up (Aug 14, 2010 10:00 GMT)
England captain Steven Gerrard says he would "love" to see Everton's Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta called up by Fabio Capello.
A lot done, plenty more to do for Ireland (Aug 12, 2010 08:36 GMT)
Ireland may expect to qualify for Euro 2012, but Gareth Maher reckons they still have a lot of work to do before their first qualifier.
Capello claims England fans still back Rooney (Aug 12, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello is adamant that England supporters are still in "love" with Wayne Rooney despite boos directed at the Manchester United striker during Wednesday's friendly win over Hungary.
Messi back to his best in dull Aviva opener (Aug 11, 2010 23:52 GMT)
Kevin Palmer saw Lionel Messi bounce back from World Cup disappointment as Argentina beat Ireland
Boss Trapattoni to stay in hospital after surgery (Aug 11, 2010 10:13 GMT)
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni is likely to remain in hospital over the weekend after undergoing minor abdominal surgery.
Keane set to become Ireland's latest centurion (Aug 11, 2010 09:19 GMT)
Gareth Maher says 100-cap Robbie Keane should be recognised as one of Ireland's greatest.
Leeds chairman blasts Capello and 'Cashley' Cole (Aug 11, 2010 07:55 GMT)
Leeds chairman Ken Bates has blasted Fabio Capello and Ashley Cole as England prepare to make their first post-World Cup outing against Hungary.
Jovanovic backs Antic to stay on as Serbia boss (Aug 10, 2010 17:10 GMT)
New Liverpool signing Milan Jovanovic has backed under pressure Serbia coach Radomir Antic ahead of Wednesday night's friendly against Greece.
Capello replaces injured Foster with two kids (Aug 10, 2010 16:33 GMT)
Injury has forced goalkeeper Ben Foster to withdraw from the England squad to face Hungary on Wednesday night and, with Paul Robinson retiring from international duty, Fabio Capello has strengthened his squad with youngsters Scott Loach and Frankie F
Bobby Zamora hopes to continue 'crazy week' (Aug 10, 2010 15:32 GMT)
Bobby Zamora is hoping to put aside his World Cup disappointment by making his first appearance for England in Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.
Gerrard: England deserve to be booed (Aug 10, 2010 13:47 GMT)
Steven Gerrard believes England deserve to be jeered by supporters during Wednesday's friendly against Hungary - and the Three Lions captain admitted he would join in if he was in the stands at Wembley.
Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni in hospital (Aug 10, 2010 10:24 GMT)
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni could miss Wednesday's friendly against Argentina due to health concerns after he was taken to hospital on Tuesday morning.
Lord Coe slams Capello's "fatally flawed" campaign (Aug 10, 2010 09:13 GMT)
Lord Sebastian Coe has criticised Fabio Capello's "fatally flawed" preparations for England's "dismal" World Cup campaign.
Craig Levein warns Marshall over Carling Cup tie (Aug 10, 2010 09:04 GMT)
Craig Levein has threatened to end David Marshall's Scotland career if the keeper plays for Cardiff City on Wednesday night.
Pearce: England players must play with pride (Aug 10, 2010 08:51 GMT)
England Under-21 boss Stuart Pearce has called on the senior players to rediscover pride in playing for their country after the World Cup finals.
Flops facing a night on the boos (Aug 10, 2010 08:38 GMT)
Fabio Capello will hold back his debutants until the second half of Wednesday's friendly against Hungary to allow the fans to vent their frustrations at England's fallen World Cup stars.
Fabio Capello believes England can win Euro 2012 (Aug 10, 2010 07:09 GMT)
Fabio Capello believes England can challenge at Euro 2012.
Pearce: Door still open for James return (Aug 10, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Stuart Pearce believes David James is capable of regaining his England spot despite dropping into the Championship with Bristol City at the age of 40.
Capello looks for answers to England's fear factor (Aug 10, 2010 06:59 GMT)
Fabio Capello has admitted that he is not sure how to stop England playing "with fear" after the disastrous World Cup campaign.
Tomasson retires from international football (Aug 9, 2010 11:28 GMT)
Jon Dahl Tomasson has announced his retirement from international football with Denmark.
Marshall and Dorrans pull out of Scotland squad (Aug 9, 2010 10:46 GMT)
Scotland goalkeeper David Marshall (elbow) and midfielder Graham Dorrans (groin) have withdrawn from the squad to face Sweden this week.
Bent forced out of England squad (Aug 9, 2010 10:24 GMT)
Fabio Capello's new-look England were reduced to training with just 16 of the 23 players he originally selected as they began preparations for Wednesday's friendly with Hungary at Wembley.
Matthaus backs Lahm to keep captain's armband (Aug 9, 2010 10:19 GMT)
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus believes Philipp Lahm should wear the captain's armband in future and not Michael Ballack.
Fulham midfielder Simon Davies ends Wales career (Aug 8, 2010 22:31 GMT)
Fulham midfielder Simon Davies has retired from international football with Wales. The Football Association of Wales announced on Sunday night the 30-year-old had called time on his 58-cap career.
Levein laments further Scotland setbacks (Aug 8, 2010 19:35 GMT)
Scotland manager Craig Levein's Euro 2012 qualifying preparations have suffered another setback with six more players set to miss the friendly match against Sweden in Stockholm on Wednesday.
Brown joins Robinson in quitting England set-up (Aug 8, 2010 19:33 GMT)
Fabio Capello's preparations for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary have been thrown into further disarray by the news that Wes Brown has joined Paul Robinson in announcing his retirement from international football.
Amauri explains decision to represent Italy (Aug 8, 2010 15:17 GMT)
Brazilian striker Amauri says he decided to represent Italy because he has spent the vast majority of his playing career in the country.
Robinson quits England (Aug 8, 2010 08:03 GMT)
Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson has announced his retirement from international football after having been handed a place in Fabio Capello's England squad for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.
Capello plans Rooney talks (Aug 7, 2010 22:08 GMT)
Fabio Capello is to remind Wayne Rooney of his responsibilities as a high-profile footballer when he joins up with the England squad for next Wednesday's friendly with Hungary at Wembley.
Capello says winter break is vital (Aug 7, 2010 21:00 GMT)
Fabio Capello has apologised for England's poor performances at the World Cup and will understand if his side are booed in Wednesday's friendly against Hungary, but the Italian says England's future international prospects will only improve if a wint
Capello delivers change England can believe in (Aug 7, 2010 20:24 GMT)
Tom Adams praises Fabio Capello for transforming the make-up of the England squad.
England boss Capello calls on Wilshere (Aug 7, 2010 19:02 GMT)
Fabio Capello has signalled his intention to give England a fresh start following their poor World Cup campaign by calling up Arsenal's 18-year-old midfield prodigy Jack Wilshere for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary.
Voller shocked to see Adler out of Germany squad (Aug 7, 2010 12:38 GMT)
Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller has criticised Germany coach Joachim Low for not naming goalkeeper Rene Adler in his latest national squad.
France World Cup flops to face FFF hearing (Aug 7, 2010 07:00 GMT)
The French Football Federation (FFF) has called five players to appear before its disciplinary committee to discuss the behaviour of the national team during the World Cup.
Zubizarreta slams Spain over Barcelona players (Aug 6, 2010 11:30 GMT)
Barcelona sporting director Andoni Zubizarreta has expressed his disappointment at Spain's decision to call up seven of the club's players for next Wednesday's friendly against Mexico.
Germany coach Low names inexperienced squad (Aug 6, 2010 09:54 GMT)
Germany coach Joachim Low has named only eight members of his World Cup party in his squad to face Denmark on Wednesday.
No wholesale changes to England squad (Aug 5, 2010 22:22 GMT)
England coach Fabio Capello will notify clubs on Thursday of around 32 players that he will consider for his squad for the Hungary friendly on August 11, with Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs tipped for a call-up.
Anelka lifts lid on Domenech row (Aug 5, 2010 12:00 GMT)
Nicolas Anelka admits his ''head was gone'' during the infamous row with Raymond Domenech which led to him being sent home from the World Cup, but denied swearing at his former national team boss.
Del Bosque names strong squad for Mexico game (Aug 5, 2010 11:58 GMT)
Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque has called up a strong squad for next week's friendly against Mexico, including seven Barcelona players.
Benzema recalled to Blanc's first France squad (Aug 5, 2010 10:25 GMT)
Laurent Blanc has named his first France squad, minus all 23 shamed World Cup players, and has handed a recall to Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Roberto Baggio confirmed in Italy role (Aug 4, 2010 17:55 GMT)
Italy legend Roberto Baggio has returned to football after his appointment as part of the staff of the national set-up was confirmed by the federation.
Pearce brings in fresh faces for England U-21s (Aug 4, 2010 17:51 GMT)
England Under-21 coach Stuart Pearce has called four new players into his squad for the friendly against Uzbekistan at Ashton Gate on August 10, but there is no room for Arsenal duo Jack Wilshere and Kieran Gibbs.
Out with the old, in with the new (Aug 4, 2010 09:40 GMT)
As England prepare to make changes, Tom Adams identifies players to be axed and their replacements.
Minister renews Ribery and Benzema opposition (Aug 2, 2010 12:05 GMT)
France's Minister for Health and Sports, Roselyne Bachelot, has renewed her opposition to the continued selection of Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema in the national team.
Prandelli considers Balotelli, Cassano and Amauri (Aug 2, 2010 10:53 GMT)
New Italy boss Cesare Prandelli has promised to consider Antonio Cassano, Mario Balotelli and Amauri for his Azzurri squad.
Rangers 'keeper McGregor back in Scotland squad (Aug 2, 2010 10:14 GMT)
Rangers goalkeeper Allan McGregor was named as expected in the Scotland squad for next Wednesday`s friendly against Sweden in Stockholm.
Wenger backs England's Wilshere for Euro 2012 (Aug 2, 2010 07:00 GMT)
Arsene Wenger has backed promising midfielder Jack Wilshere to feature for England at Euro 2012 - but called for patience from the Arsenal youngster ahead of what could be a breakthrough season.
