Hodgson makes England plea
Roy Hodgson is urging English football not to lose sight of the importance of international combat.
The England coach is already having to cope with the absence of four key players for the forthcoming friendlies against the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
More worrying though are the issue of post-season friendlies for Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham that will take away...
Man City favorites for Falcao
Each day we'll bring you the very latest tabloid rumors as the biggest clubs around splash the cash to bolster their rosters. True or not, they're always entertaining...
Chelsea are set to take a £30million hit and sell Fernando Torres this summer as incoming boss Jose Mourinho wants a new-look attack and hopes to splash £70m on Napoli star Edinson Cavani and Bayer Leverkusen...
Poyet suspended by Brighton
Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy admits his first England call-up is a dream come true but recognises he may need Premier League football to ensure his international future.
The 23-year-old has been included in Roy Hodgson's 22-man party for the forthcoming friendlies against Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
And McCarthy, who will compete with fellow shot-stoppers Ben Foster...
Quartet set for Millers exit
England manager Roy Hodgson respects and understands Rio Ferdinand's decision to slip into international retirement.
The Manchester United defender announced on Wednesday that he no longer wishes to be considered by his country, after earning 81 caps.
He feels that, at the age of 34, the time is right to step aside and let the next generation of talent cement their standing...
Rio Ferdinand retires from international soccer
England defender Rio Ferdinand has retired from international soccer to focus on his Manchester United career.
The 34-year-old Ferdinand was recalled to the England team in March by coach Roy Hodgson after almost two years out of the fold. But Ferdinand withdrew from the squad citing fitness concerns, and instead flew to the Middle East to commentate on World Cup qualifying.
Ferdinand...
Rio Ferdinand retires from international football
England defender Rio Ferdinand has retired from international football to focus on his Manchester United career.
Ferdinand was recalled to the England squad in March by Roy Hodgson after almost two years out of the national set up.
But Ferdinand provoked the fury of fans by withdrawing from the squad citing fitness concerns only to fly to the Middle East to commentate on the World...
Moyes: Jags needs more belief
Everton boss David Moyes believes Phil Jagielka can establish himself as an England regular if he believes in his own ability a little more.
Jagielka impressed in Sunday's Merseyside derby draw with Liverpool and produced an outstanding showing in front of England coach Ray Lewington.
England boss Roy Hodgson has been struggling to find a first-choice pairing at centre-back...
Judge Rodgers on trophies - Rush
West Brom boss Steve Clarke will not rest on his laurels after what he calls a "pleasing" first season in charge at the Hawthorns.
The Scot stepped up into his first permanent managerial role following spells as a coach when he replaced Roy Hodgson at the west Midlands club in June 2012.
With four games of the season remaining, West Brom have already exceeded their points...
Wharton sad to leave on a low
West Brom boss Steve Clarke will not rest on his laurels after what he calls a "pleasing" first season in charge at the Hawthorns.
The Scot stepped up into his first permanent managerial role following spells as a coach when he replaced Roy Hodgson at the west Midlands club in June 2012.
With four games of the season remaining, West Brom have already exceeded their points...
Blues hold talks with Pellegrini camp
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Jose Mourinho has admitted he will leave Real Madrid this summer and has hinted he is on his way to Chelsea.
Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul is on AC Milan's summer shopping list with the Italians lining...
Di Canio confident of survival
Rickie Lambert has tipped Southampton team-mate Jay Rodriguez to break into the England squad if he can maintain his current form.
Lambert and Rodriguez have linked up impressively in attack in recent weeks to help Saints pull away from the relegation scrap and take up a position in mid-table.
While Lambert has strengthened his own case for international recognition with 14 Premier...
Ferguson hits back at Hodgson claim
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has responded to Roy Hodgson's fears about international breaks being used as a way of giving players a rest.
England boss Hodgson believes the lucrative nature of club football means teams no longer want to risk sending players to represent their countries, but Ferguson has defended the clubs' stance as well as questioning the...
City joins race for Gotze
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Gary Neville fears England's chances of winning a trophy are being ruined by too many foreign players in the Premier League.
Liverpool are favorites to sign Swansea defender Ashley Williams this summer...
Hodgson frets over priority
England boss Roy Hodgson is concerned clubs are using international breaks to give some of their players a rest.
Hodgson believes the lucrative nature of club football means teams no longer want to risk sending players to represent their countries.
"Football needs the club and international game," said Hodgson. "It is a great pity some people are trying to suggest...
England coach Hodgson fears 'Nazis' marring games
Updates with details, quotes; Adds byline By ROB HARRIS AP Sports Writer England coach Roy Hodgson on Thursday urged the football authorities to beware of neo-Nazi groups trying to cause trouble at matches.
UEFA has proposed new, tougher anti-racism sanctions from next season, including a partial closure of stadiums for a first incident of racist abuse by fans - rather than just...
Hodgson unconvinced by subs
Roy Hodgson claims his reluctance to change things in England's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro was driven by his substitute options.
The Three Lions made just one switch during a 1-1 draw in Podgorica , with Ashley Young introduced after the hosts had snatched a 77th-minute equalizer.
Hodgson has been criticized for failing to stem a second-half tide, with England finding...
Hodgson: Mood remains upbeat
Roy Hodgson claims the mood inside the England camp remains upbeat ahead of Tuesday's crunch clash with Montenegro.
The Three Lions have every reason to enter Tuesday's 2014 World Cup qualifier in a positive frame of mind, with their last two outings having seen them claim the notable scalp of Brazil in a friendly contest and fire eight goals past San Marino.
All of that...
No signings rush for Johnson
England have no injury concerns ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro (kick-off 8pm GMT).
Roy Hodgson has confirmed Glen Johnson is fit to play after recovering from a toe injury, and the Liverpool right-back's return gives the visitors a clean bill of health going into the Group H game.
Victory would leave England top of the group, a point ahead of Montenegro...
Wycombe court case put back
England have no injury concerns ahead of Tuesday's World Cup qualifier in Montenegro (kick-off 8pm GMT).
Roy Hodgson has confirmed Glen Johnson is fit to play after recovering from a toe injury, and the Liverpool right-back's return gives the visitors a clean bill of health going into the Group H game.
Victory would leave England top of the group, a point ahead of Montenegro...
England faces tough qualifier against Montenegro
England will face hostile crowds, an ambitious opponent and some bad memories for Wayne Rooney when the team plays Montenegro on Tuesday in a World Cup qualifier.
England cannot afford to lose to the Group H leaders. In Montenegro wins, the team would move five points ahead of England.
England coach Roy Hodgson, who is poised to make several changes to the team that routed San...
Johnson fit to face Montenegro
England boss Roy Hodgson has confirmed Glen Johnson will be fit to face Montenegro on Tuesday - even if he needs an injection to ease a long-standing toe problem.
Johnson first suffered the injury at the back end of last season.
At one point it seemed his chance of appearing at Euro 2012 were in doubt, although eventually the Liverpool man found a solution that allowed him to complete...
Mourinho drops hint over return
Roy Hodgson insists that he will not be asking John Terry to come out of retirement for England.
With Rio Ferdinand's decision to turn down a call-up for the double header with San Marino and Montenegro, Hodgson has been left with few options in central defence.
Chelsea captain Terry retired from international duty last year after he was found guilty of racially insulting Anton...
ENGLAND MANAGER PLEASED WITH PROFESSIONAL APPROACH IN SAN MARINO
San Marino 0-8 England
Roy Hodgson admits he will have a selection headache for Tuesday’s huge clash with Group H leaders Montenegro after his side’s ruthless performance against San Marino.
The Three Lions dealt with their hosts in style, with an 8-0 victory at the Stadio Olimpico, the first time an England team has scored eight since 1987.
And, when asked whether some players’...
Blades keeper Long lands gong
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has stood by his decision to fly to Qatar after pulling out of the England squad.
The 34-year-old was called up by Roy Hodgson for the World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.
However, he turned down the chance to add to his 81 caps due to his detailed pre-planned training and medical programme for his long-standing back injury...
England looking to avoid slip-up in San Marino
Roy Hodgson's recollections of the night England last played San Marino away will be very different to the average Englishman.
While England was embarrassingly trailing 1-0 to the tiny republic after only 8.3 seconds in a failed campaign to reach the 1994 World Cup, Hodgson was guiding Switzerland to the tournament on what he described as ''the greatest day of my life...
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