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- Fearless Germany pose a major threat to England
The day had begun with a vast range of potential outcomes but, even after so many twists, there was something inevitable about it ending with the mouth-watering prospect of a match between England and Germany.
On target: Mesut Ozil scores a superb goal for Germany against Ghana to set up a victory that secures a clas View more »- England 1-0 Slovenia
That's more like it. That's what we wanted to see. That's what we feared they had lost.
And while the path to Soccer City, by way of Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Durban has got harder, at least England will take the first step on Sunday looking like they mean it.
In Port Elizabeth last night, it was Jermain Defoe wh View more »- Rooney gives England a massive injury scare
Wayne Rooney has given England a major World Cup injury worry.
England boss Fabio Capello admitted he substituted Rooney in the second half against Slovenia because of his persistent ankle injury and he is now a doubt ahead of Sunday's last 16 clash.
Rooney has now gone eight games without a goal after Slovenia kee View more »- Germany through to face England
Germany set up a mouthwatering last-16 clash with England as Mesut Ozil's second-half strike proved the difference in a 1-0 victory over Ghana at Soccer City.
The win for Joachim Low's side took them to the top of Group D and means they will face England in Bloemfontein on Sunday afternoon, while Ghana ensured Afr View more »- Slovenia 0 England 1
Jermain Defoe celebrates setting England on their way to the World Cup last 16
How quickly it turns. It might not have been by the most convincing scoreline but it was with a much-improved performance - vibrant and intense - that England beat Slovenia in Port Elizabeth to qualify second in the group and reach the last View more »- Milner set to start on the right
James Milner leads the race to replace Aaron Lennon
Fabio Capello will make a final decision on Wednesday morning on whether to include James Milner or Joe Cole in his starting XI for the must-win final Group C tie against Slovenia.
In the running: James Milner trains ahead of England's must-win match
The En View more »- Capello stands by final claim
Fabio Capello looked ahead to World Cup D-day declaring: "I am not crazy. We can reach the final."
Capello's pre-tournament assertion that England were capable of competing for the biggest prize in the game at Soccer City on July 11 has looked a little hollow over the past fortnight and they must beat Slovenia on View more »- Watch out England, France & Italy - the most stunning group stage exits in World Cup history
Each nation has tasted a bitter early departure in tournaments gone by...
Three previous World Cup winners are potentially just 90 minutes away from an ignominious group stage exit from the 2010 tournament.
The embarrassment and humiliation of turning their nation’s expectations – four years in the mak View more »- Slovenia v England
- Group C Slovenia v EnglandNelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: Wed June 23, 3pm BST TV: BBC One 2.30pm, BBC HD 2.30pm A match that almost certainly amounts to a play-off for qualification into the last 16, with Slovenia having the advantage of knowing that they would progress should there be a draw. View more »
- Capello: Players are happy
England manager Fabio Capello insisted his relationship with his players is "really good" ahead of Wednesday's crunch World Cup clash with Slovenia.
The outspoken John Terry is set to start alongside Matthew Upson, who replaces the suspended Jamie Carragher, as England look to secure the victory that will guarante View more »
