Aaron Lennon is expected to be named on the bench for Tottenham's Premier League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Back in business: Aaron Lennon has recovered from a groin injury
Lennon has been sidelined for four months with a groin injury. He suffered the blow during Spurs' 2-0 victory View more »
In spite of his unavailability through injury, David Beckham could still turn out to be one of the linchpins in England's attempt to win the World Cup in South Africa which starts in just 50 days.
While Beckham's torn Achilles tendon has taken away the midfielder's ability to deliver wicked balls into the box, it h View more »
England are set to play Argentina in a friendly next year which could pave the way for Lionel Messi and his team-mates to mark the 150th anniversary of the Football Association at Wembley in 2013.
Old foes reunited: Steven Gerrard in England's last friendly against Argentina in Geneva in November 2005
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Former England football star John Barnes (pictured in 2009) insists it is unrealistic to expect England to win the 2010 World Cup. The ex-Liverpool left winger said Spain and Brazil are the undisputed favourites to lift the trophy in South Africa this July - and England have no divine right to be considered likely cham View more »
Gary Lineker's new wife Danielle Bux
Gary Lineker's new wife Danielle Bux is apparently in talks with GMTV to be working on the morning program. ITV have already poached Adrian Chiles from the BBC to front their football coverage, and with the lack of his previous partner Christine Bleakley, they are looking for an View more »
Rafa Benitez's guarantee of a top four spot for Liverpool proved to be hollow but I have my own three-point plan for long-term success at Anfield - which I guarantee WILL work.
Point one has happened after the club's hapless US owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett have finally confirmed they are willing to sell up.
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Any match, any team, at this time of year it's all about England
As the World Cup finals approaches, any intrigue gets the same response: 'Yes, but what does Fabio Capello think?'
The obligatory photograph of Fabio Capello in the stands, on this occasion at last weekend's Manchester derby.
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Spain against Three Lions would be perfect final...
Liverpool and Spain striker Fernando Torres believes that England are likely to be contenders at this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
The Reds star feels that Fabio Capello has the second best squad at the tournament available to him, but also thinks that ther View more »
Let me state from the outset I do not think left midfield is the best position for Steven Gerrard in the England team.
The Liverpool captain is that good a player that he will do a job anywhere, but he has openly admitted his favoured position is in the centre or playing just off a forward, which he does for his c View more »
England's unexpected loss to West Germany in the 1970 World Cup quarter-finals came just four days before voters dumped Labour's Harold Wilson out of office
Labour's Harold Wilson saw the mood of the British public turn against him when England were knocked out of the 1970 World Cup four days before polling day.
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