Ruud Van Nisterooy believes Fabio Capello could win the World Cup for England - even without Wayne Rooney.
The Hamburg striker is back in England for the second leg of his club's Europa League semi-final against Fulham tomorrow.
And having lifted the La Liga title under Capello with Real Madrid three years ago he r View more »
England coach now says he is prepared to invite wives and girlfriends to World Cup in order to 'create great spirit' within squad
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Wayne Rooney is ready to end four years of frustration by making the whole world stand up and take notice of his talent in South Africa this summer.
The injured striker can't help Manchester United's bid for the Premier League title at the moment, but he can think forward to June and July and the chance to cap a mag View more »
The Mars bar will change the colours on its wrapper for the first time in its 78 year history - to support England in the World Cup.
Instead of its trademark black and gold colouring, the red and white of the flag of St George will adorn the packets of the chocolate bar.
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Wayne Rooney, who was last night named PFA Player of the Year, has allayed fears over his fitness for the World Cup by declaring he will return for Manchester United's potentially decisive final Premier League game of the season against Stoke City.
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Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp says Ledley King should be in England's World Cup squad despite the knee injury which restricts his ability to train.
After seeing him score in Spurs' 3-1 loss to Manchester United Redknapp said King could do a job for England if given the correct training programme.
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Injury scares for England's talisman and their captain will concern Capello... but United go topManchester United may have to do without the injured Wayne Rooney for their remaining two games of the season as they seek a record-breaking fourth successive Premier League title. A groin injury caused Rooney to miss yester View more »
Wayne Rooney is out of Manchester United's title run-in.
Sir Alex Ferguson claimed his 34-goal striker suffered a groin injury in training and will miss United's final two games of the season.
But Sunday Mirror Sport also understands that Rooney continues to be troubled by a knee problem as well as the ankle injury View more »
Would you put off Abbey for World Cup?
ABBEY is up there with the top trump WAGS.
Aside from being gangly Peter crouch's other half, she's made a name for herself as a sizzling model and lads mag favourite.
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From Brazil's new boy wonder to the Dutch revival, Sam Wallace discovers who's looking strong – and where it's all going wrong
The World Cup starts in 48 days' time. In just six weeks, managers must name their final 23-man squads. The long-awaited action is close enough to heighten anticipation but far enough View more »