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- Capello blasts England stars for Platinum Stars display
Jermain Defoe last night revealed England's players were given a half-time rollicking by Fabio Capello.
Furious Capello tore into his players in the dressing room, made ten substitutions and then stormed out after just five minutes of the half-time break.
Capello angrily shouted: "I know it's a friendly and for cha View more »- Rooney warned he faces World Cup red card after foul-mouthed outburst
Wayne Rooney was last night warned he is facing another World Cup red card after a foul mouthed flare-up.
Referee Jeff Selogilwe booked Rooney for saying “f*** you” to the official during the second half of England’s final warm-up match.
Rooney later apologised and gave the official his shirt to s View more »- Gareth Barry to miss opening group game with USA in Rustenburg
Gareth Barry will play no part in England's opening game in Rustenburg
The Manchester City midfielder who remained a doubt for Fabio Capello's 23-man squad had made a quicker than expected recovery from the ankle injury he suffered last month.
After being handed a deadline of June 13, the day after the USA game, to View more »- Platinum Stars v England - as it happened
Wayne Rooney will not start for England in their practice match against Platinum Stars today
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FULL TIME Platinum Stars 0 England 3 There we are, then. Defoe, Cole and Rooney on the scoresheet, several moments of promise but few of brilliance, several moment View more »- England struggle in warm-up
England limped to an unconvincing and, at times, pretty awful 3-0 victory in their practice match against local South African league side Platinum Stars.
Fabio Capello claimed the second half against Japan on his side's last outing nine days ago represented a major step forward. This was an even bigger stride back View more »- England land controversial referee for opener
World Cup 2010: controversial Carlos Simon to referee England v USA group match
England's opening World Cup game against USA on Saturday will be refereed by Carlos Simon, a Brazilian official who has caused controversy with some of his decisions in his homeland where Flamengo even reported him to Fifa for one "unambig View more »- Lippi hails 'world class' Rooney and eyes meet with Capello
Italy coach Marcello Lippi says Wayne Rooney is world class – and dreams of a showdown with Fabio Capello.
The World Cup-winning boss said: “Wayne Rooney is a major player for England. He is one of the best players in the world.
“His technical and mental skills have a major effect on his team, he View more »- Ledley King set to start for England against USA in World Cup 2010
• Spurs defender hopes knee won't hinder his progress• 'To be here is something I will never forget,' says King
The return of Ledley King to prominence is a heart-warming tale that tempts supporters to ignore any little shiver they feel over a defender whose damaged knee has a fame of its own. Fabio Cape View more »- FA in safety talks after crowd crush
Concerns over England warm-up after 15 people are injured in Johannesburg stadium stampede
The Football Association last night sought assurances that England's World Cup warm-up match today against a local South African club would be safe after a stampede involving supporters at a similar game outside Johannesburg s View more »- England defender Ledley King insists his knee will cope with campaign
Ledley King believes he can replace Rio Ferdinand in England's defence and play a full part in the World Cup.
With captain Ferdinand ruled out of the tournament with a knee injury, King looks set to partner John Terry, ahead of Jamie Carragher, at the back.
That could mean playing as many as seven games in the month View more »
