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- Cole says England are not good enough
Joe Cole on the pitch for England against Germany.
Joe Cole has admitted England "just weren't good enough" at the World Cup and suggested the philosophy of the team needs to change for international success to be possible.
"It is obvious that we lack the kind of qualities you need to be successful at internati View more »- Wayne Rooney will bounce back for England after World Cup exit, forecasts Michael Owen
Wayne Rooney has been backed to return to his best under Fabio Capello by the striker who led England’s attack for 10 years.
Back home: Wayne Rooney will bounce back from England's World Cup disappointment, says his team-mate and fellow striker Michael Owen
Michael Owen spoke of his determination to break bac View more »- Carragher happy with Capello
England World Cup defender Jamie Carragher believes Fabio Capello deserves his second chance as national team manager.
The Football Association ended speculation over the Italian's future by confirming he would stay on despite England's failure in South Africa.
Liverpool player Carragher, who came out of intern View more »- Carry on Capello
Fabio Capello is to remain as England manager, the Football Association confirmed on Friday afternoon, bringing a swift end to speculation about the Italian's future.
The decision was taken following a meeting of the four-man Club England board, which decided unanimously to keep Capello, despite the Three Lions' w View more »- Internet rumours of Terry-Gerrard private life rift are rubbish
The idea that a rift between John Terry and Steven Gerrard was at the heart of England's troubled World Cup campaign was ruled out yesterday by sources close to the squad.
Claims swept the internet that the Chelsea and Liverpool skippers had fallen out in South Africa over issues surrounding their private lives.
Te View more »- Defoe: Players still behind Fabio
England striker Jermain Defoe believes the weight of World Cup expectation took its toll on the squad in South Africa, but insists the players remain behind under-pressure manager Fabio Capello.
The Tottenham frontman and his international colleagues have been widely criticised after Sunday's 4-1 humbling by Germa View more »- So Ashley Cole has said he 'hates England' – well, it would be amazing if he didn't
At Arsenal he was a sunny character and an example of what a successful young English footballer should be. In many respects, he still is
Ashley Cole alights the plane on England's arrival home. Seconds later he was photographed laughing with Ledley King
When Ashley Cole says "I hate England and the people" – a View more »- World Cup 2010: Fabio Capello can still succeed with England
Continuity is the key for coaches and players and experience of a big tournament can help Capello
I feel for Fabio Capello. I know how painful it is to be knocked out of a tournament. I haven't got over our European final defeat last year, and I don't think I ever will. The silver medal we received is hanging up in View more »- Muller: 'Alpha males' cost England
Germany star Thomas Muller has claimed England have "too many chiefs and not enough Indians" to be a successful team.
As the inquest continues into England's dismal showing in South Africa and debate rages over whether Fabio Capello should continue in his job, Germany are preparing for Saturday's quarter-final sho View more »- Sven: England needs winter break
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes the Premier League must introduce a winter break if the national side are to be successful at major tournaments.
Current incumbent Fabio Capello spoke of the need for a break in his final press conference before England departed South Africa on Monday following t View more »
