Fabio Capello has set England a minimum target of reaching the World Cup semi-finals in South Africa later this year. Capello, whose team have been drawn with the United States, Algeria and Slovenia in Group C at the finals starting on 11 June, said England were one of the leading sides at the tournament. "I hope the semi-finals is a minimum," ...

Fabio Capello's World Cup preparations have been thrown further into disarray by an illegal recording of an England team meeting before last week's friendly against Egypt. The FA launched an investigation into how a bug was planted in a meeting room at the team hotel in Hertfordshire. It is thought the spies have a six-hour recording and FA lawyers ...

Manchester United forward Michael Owen has been ruled out for the rest of the season after doctor's confirmed the need for surgery on the hamstring he injured at Wembley during United's Carling Cup Final win last weekend against Aston Villa. (more...)

Manchester United head coach Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed that Owen Hargreaves will make his long awaited comeback, lining up for the Reserve Team on Thursday after coming through First Team training unscathed. (more...)

Peter Crouch stepped up his claims for a World Cup starting spot with two goals as England came from behind to defeat Egypt 3-1 at Wembley.

England manager Fabio Capello has blamed the amount of money paid to his stars for contributing to a series of off-field controversies.  Capello is concerned at the recent scandals which are threatening to undermine England's World Cup hopes. "They are young boys, who are rich boys. This is the problem," he said. "It is not only here. In Italy, ...

Last week Nike launched their new World Cup kits for their Nike sponsored teams headed to South Africa. They brought out a player from each country to showcase the new kits and be available for questions. With their recent acquisition of Umbro, they also brought out Jermaine Jenas and the new England away kit and reminded us all that they are now the ...

Wayne Rooney is a major injury doubt for England's friendly with Egypt at Wembley on Wednesday. Rooney came off the bench to score his 28th goal of the season and win the Carling Cup for Manchester United against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon. But Sir Alex Ferguson confirmed the 24-year-old was feeling slight discomfort in his knee ...