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- 10 key facts on Algeria
England face Algeria in a crucial World Cup group game tonight. Here is the lowdown on the north African country
1. The national dish is couscous
2. It has a population of around 35 million people
3. A quarter of the country’s population live on less than £1 a day
4. The highest temperature ever record View more »- Capello to quit if England crash out of World Cup
Fabio Capello will resign if England fail to to reach the knock-out stages of the World Cup.
England must beat Slovenia on Wednesday to reach the last 16 but have looked clueless in their opening Group C games.
Capello, 64, has confided in friends that his position will become untenable if England make an View more »- Rooney sorry for pitch outburst
Wayne Rooney has apologised for "any offence caused" by his post-match rant at England's fans in Cape Town on Friday night.
As he made his way off the pitch following the goalless draw with Algeria, Rooney turned to a television camera and condemned the fans who had booed the Three Lions' performance, before swear View more »- England has last chance to avoid World Cup shame
- By BRADLEY S. KLAPPER Associated Press Writer CAPE TOWN, South Africa(AP)—Derided by their coach and booed by their fans, England’s players could face a humiliating World Cup exit if they don’t beat Slovenia on Wednesday. After drawing 0-0 against Algeria on Friday, England coach Fabio Capello admit View more »
- James: Fear not a factor
David James has rejected Fabio Capello's claim that England played with fear in their disappointing 0-0 draw with Algeria.
Restored to Capello's starting line-up for the first time in over 14 months and making his first appearance in a World Cup game, there was little reason for the Portsmouth stopper to celebrate View more »- English Fans Arrive, but Team They Know Hasn’t
CAPE TOWN — Even the vuvuzelas were no match for England’s traveling army of soccer fans, no matter what their mood.
By Friday, the English had arrived here at the bottom of the continent by the tens of thousands. They were full of spirit (and spirits), transforming this Group C game against Algeria int View more »- England 0-0 Algeria: Supporters cheer
Supporters wearing masks of South Africa's former President Nelson Mandela (L) and England's striker Wayne Rooney cheer prior to the start of the Group C first round 2010 World Cup football match England vs. Algeria on June 18, 2010 at Green Point stadium in Cape Town.
Two England fans wear masks of Nelson Man View more »- England 0-0 Algeria: In a state of deep depression
Fabio Capello manager of England watches his players Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney, David James and Shaun Wright Phillips walk of the pitch after a draw in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group C match between England and Algeria at Green Point Stadium on June 18, 2010 in Cape Town, South Africa. View more »- Yet another England Carry On
Fixture against Slovenia could send the whole project, £6m Italian super-coach and all, back to the drawing board
At the insistence of their manager, England's World Cup opponents prepared for the match against Algeria with a private screening of The Battle of Algiers, Gillo Pontecorvo's harrowing 1966 film dep View more »- Wayne Rooney blasts angry England fans
Wayne Rooney was angered by England fans who booed the national team
Boos rang out around the Greenpoint Stadium at the final whistle of a game that leaves England needing a win over Slovenia in their final game on Wednesday, prompting Rooney to question their loyalty.
As he made his way from the field he mouthed to View more »
