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...
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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...
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April 12, 2013
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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...
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April 11, 2013
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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...
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March 27, 2013
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Roy Hodgson Says Raheem Sterling Could Make England Debut in November
Raheem Sterling could be set for an England debut next month.
Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson has hinted that he could use the 17-year-old in the scheduled friendly against Sweden.
Sterling currently turns out for the U21-s but received a call into the senior squad for a FIFA World Cup qualifier in September.
He did not feature but it seems a debut is now imminent...
Roy Hodgson Didn't Bring Raheem Sterling Into England Camp to Play Against Ukraine
Roy Hodgson has explained the thinking behind his decision to call Raheem Sterling into the senior England squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier with Ukraine. The 17-year-old winger was added to the Three Lions set up for the Wembley clash on Monday afternoon. However, Hodgson has confirmed he is keen to provide Sterling with the opportunity to gain first-hand experience of...
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