Man United legend Paul Scholes: Raheem Sterling’s final ball wasn’t good enough
Raheem Sterling may have been England’s man of the match in Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Italy, but Paul Scholes feels the Liverpool forward has plenty…
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England 1 Italy 2: Three talking points
Sterling effort There has been a growing talk of Raheem Sterling being one of the stars of the World Cup. Roy Hodgson may have resisted…
England 1 Italy 2: Steven Gerrard rues ‘cruel’ opening defeat
Steven Gerrard was left to rue a “cruel” result after England’s World Cup campaign began in defeat by Italy in Manaus. Claudio Marchisio’s low 25-yard…
England 1 Italy 2: Player ratings as Raheem Sterling stars
England Joe Hart Dealt unconvincingly with Candreva’s swerving effort as Italy registered their first shot on target. Could do little to prevent either of Italy’s…
Italy 0 Rep of Ireland 0: Montolivo injury overshadows warm-up game
Riccardo Montolivo’s serious-looking leg injury marred Italy’s World Cup warm-up game against Republic of Ireland at Craven Cottage. The 29-year-old AC Milan captain suffered the…
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…
Arsenal’s injury woes deepen as Theo Walcott is ruled out for the season
Theo Walcott has been ruled out for the rest of the season after suffering knee ligament damage in Arsenal’s FA Cup win over Tottenham on…