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Steven Gerrard has spoken of his pride at being England's 10th World Cup captain.
Gerrard has followed Billy Wright, Johnny Haynes, Bobby Moore, Mick Mills, Bryan Robson, Peter Shilton, Terry Butcher, Alan Shearer and David Beckham in leading England at the finals.
The Liverpool midfielder has willingly stepped in View more »- Fabio Capello: I've decided my England XI
Fabio Capello has settled on his first XI for England's World Cup opener with the United States on Saturday.
The England manager confirmed that he has chosen his starting goalkeeper, with much speculation over whether David James, Robert Green or Joe Hart will get the nod.
After a knee injury ended captain Rio Fe View more »- Gerrard: I want to lead the boys as far as I can
• 'We have to prove to people we are a good side'• Stage set for Rooney to be England's main man
The World Cup has scarred Steven Gerrard. From the groin surgery that denied him an appearance at the finals in Asia eight years ago to Ricardo's penalty save in the fateful shoot-out four years later, the to View more »- United States-England Preview
- By NICOLINO DIBENEDETTO STATS Writer Sixty years ago, the United States stunned England in the World Cup in one of the most storied upsets in sports history. A win in South Africa might not prove to be as legendary, but could be more significant. The U.S. and England meet Saturday in one of the most highly anticipate View more »
- Heskey: Rio Ferdinand injury was difficult
Guilty conscience: Emile Heskey admits his part in Rio Ferdinand's knee injury made him feel awkward
"What happened was that I tried to turn the ball round the corner and fell backwards onto him but his leg was in a position where he couldn't actually move it,’’ said Heskey.
"There was nothing he coul View more »- Test the Jabulani
Alan Smith says bounce of the Jabulani ball is sure to baffle all
It seems to happen every time. A new ball is designed for the World Cup and, within days, every goalkeeper starts to have a good moan. Too light. Swerves in the air too much. Not fair on keepers.
Worrying: Alan Smith tries to control the new World Cup View more »- Exclusive Pele interview: Rooney, Brazil and his hopes and predictions for the World Cup
The greatest World Cup hero of all has singled out Wayne Rooney as the man to lead England to glory in South Africa.
Brazilian legend Pele, in an exclusive interview with Mirror Sport, believes Rooney already holds his own in the illustrious company of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
But Pele says Rooney can go View more »- Fergie has helped plot England World Cup downfall, reveals USA coach
USA coach Bob Bradley has admitted Scot Sir Alex Ferguson has helped plot England's downfall at the World Cup.
Manchester United boss Ferguson has become the secret inspiration behind the Yanks campaign in South Africa.
Bradley has modelled the ethos of his USA training camp and team spirit on the "down to earth, g View more »- Banks dismisses Casillas claim
Gordon Banks has hit back at Iker Casillas' "disrespectful" claim that England's goalkeepers are not up to scratch.
The Spain number one said earlier this week that David James, Rob Green and Joe Hart lacked the big-match pedigree to cut it at the World Cup. He argued that the trio's lack of Champions League exper View more »- Donovan to draw on loan experience
United States forward Landon Donovan believes his loan spell with Everton last season can help play a part in plotting England's downfall in Saturday's World Cup clash.
Donovan spent two and a half months at Goodison Park and feels the experience helped him to find out the qualities of some of the England players. View more »
