England 1 Norway 0: Three talking points as Liverpool man impresses
Forget Rooney, Sterling is the real England future When Steven Gerrard stepped down as England captain following a dismal World Cup campaign, there was only…
Roy Hodgson
Uruguay 2 England 1: Four talking points as Luis Suarez shines
Centre of attention: Rooney/Sterling Roy Hodgson has faced question after question about Wayne Rooney since arriving in Brazil. The Manchester United striker was switched to…
Uruguay 2 England 1: Luis Suarez the difference, admits Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson admitted that England were undone by two moments of brilliance from Luis Suarez as Uruguay left the Three Lions’ World Cup hopes in…
Italy 0 Rep of Ireland 0: Three talking points
Italy suffer Montolivo blow Riccardo Montolivo’s “serious injury” overshadowed what was a lively friendly at Craven Cottage between World Cup hopefuls Italy and rebuilding Republic…
Roy Hodgson: The eyes of the world will be on Wayne Rooney
Roy Hodgson has backed Wayne Rooney to deliver for England under the spotlight of international pressure at this summer’s World Cup. The Manchester United striker…
Daniel Sturridge: I’m more worried about Liverpool than England
Daniel Sturridge says he is more worried about helping Liverpool win games and challenge for trophies than playing for England. The 24-year-old striker is set…
Harry Redknapp: I’ve no Ukraine regrets and England will top Group H
Harry Redknapp could have been plotting England’s downfall this weekend if the Queens Park Rangers manager had picked Donetsk over Loftus Road last November. The…
Montenegro 1 England 1: Four lessons as Hodgson’s men stumble
Rooney banishes Podgorica ghosts Much of the pre-match debate focused on Wayne Rooney’s England disciplinary record after his red card on his last visit to…
Poland 1 England 1: Lessons as the Three Lions seal a point in Warsaw
Jagielka and Lescott a shaky centre-half pairing With John Terry’s retirement from international football and Rio Ferdinand’s continued absence from Roy Hodgson’s England plans, Phil…
England 1 Ukraine 1: Lessons as Lampard rescues the Three Lions
Time for Hodgson to drop Milner Roy Hodgson continues to persevere with Manchester City’s James Milner on the right side of England’s midfield. The 26-year-old’s…
Moldova 0 England 5: Lessons as Hodgson’s side make perfect start
Gerrard and Lampard re-unite Can Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard play together in heart of England’s midfield? It is a question which has caused great…
England 0 Italy 0: Lessons learned as the Azzurri triumph on penalties
Italy are deserved winners After 120 minutes of Italian domination, England will have welcomed the prospect of penalties and the chance to set up a…
England 1 Ukraine 0: Lessons as Rooney’s strike books last-eight tie
Rooney struggles despite striker’s winner Wayne Rooney made his much hyped return to the England first-team, but the forward started quietly as his lack of…
Sweden 2 England 3: Lessons from a Theo Walcott-inspired victory
Super sub Walcott Theo Walcott has promised so much in his Arsenal and England career to date, and few doubt his natural ability, but his…
France 1 England 1: Lessons from a valiant Three Lions display
Manchester City contingent have their say in Donetsk There was a strong Manchester City theme to the opening game of Group D, with the main…
England 1 Belgium 0: Lessons from an assured Three Lions win
Oxlade-Chamberlain should start against France Although Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain failed to produce the type of buccaneering performance which became synonymous with his flurry of spectacular displays…
Arsenal 3 West Brom 0: Robin van Persie on target again
Robin van Persie continued his fine goalscoring form as he netted Arsenal’s opener in a comfortable victory over West Bromwich Albion at Emirates Stadium on…
Swansea 3 West Brom 0: We deserved it, says Rogers
Swansea City manager Brendan Rogers could not hide his delight after watching his side record their first win of the season against West Bromwich Albion…
Aquilani has Liverpool future if Juventus choose not to buy
The future of Liverpool midfielder Alberto Aquilani remains uncertain as his loan spell at Juventus nears its conclusion. The Reds allowed Aquilani to join Juventus…
I don’t regret my Liverpool reign, insists Roy Hodgson
Former Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson insists he has no regrets about his short reign at Anfield despite losing his job within six months
Dalglish takes charge of Liverpool after Hodgson exit
Kenny Dalglish has been brought in to take temporary charge of Liverpool after Roy Hodgson left the club by mutual consent following six difficult months at Anfield