England sweatshirt England football team latest news 19/11/08 - Walcott injury hands further blow to Capello's England selection Fabio Capello's received a further blow to his England team selection yesterday when Arsenal's Theo Walcott dislocated his shoulder in training with the England squad. The injury puts him out of the friendly against Germany this evening and adds to the long list of absent first team players which includes Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Rio Ferdinand. _________________________________________________________________ 17/11/08 - Lampard and Gerrard will not be going to Germany Fabio Capello will not have the option to include Frank Lampard or Steven Gerrard in his starting line-up for Wednesday's friendly against Germany. Lampard is carrying a rib injury while FA medical staff confirmed Steven Gerrard's groin injury, as a result Jimmy Bullard and Scott Parker have been added to the squad. With captain John Terry now expected to be available the full squad is as follows: England squad: Carson, Robinson, James, Bridge, Davies, Johnson, Terry, Lescott, Mancienne, Richards, Upson, Barry, Carrick, Downing, Bullard, Parker, Wright-Phillips, A Young, Agbonlahor, Bent, Crouch, Defoe, Walcott. _________________________________________________________________ 17/11/08 - Capello to check claims of Gerrard's injury England manager Fabio Capello has asked Steven Gerrard to report to him regardless of Liverpool FC's claims that the midfielder tore a leg muscle during the club's 2-0 win over Bolton Wanderers on Saturday. Capello, who is already without Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand and goalkeeper Joe Hart and whose captain John Terry is doubtful, said that the international team's medical staff would decide on Gerrard's fitness on Monday. _________________________________________________________________ 16/11/08 - Capello calls up Mancienne England manager Fabio Capello has called up Chelsea's Michael Mancienne to the England squad for Wednesday's friendly against Germany. The 20 year old defender, who is currently on loan to Championship side Wolves, told the club's website: "It's a great honour. I was expecting to join up with the under-21s and my head was focused on that, but this is obviously great news. It's a great game to be picked for and just to be in and around the squad will be superb. _________________________________________________________________ 15/10/08 - Wayne Rooney is the star of the show Wayne Rooney was in the best form of his international career this evening as he scored two of England's three goals in a 3-1 win over Kazakhstan. The Manchester United striker worked hard throughout the match and was a pivotal player in Fabio Capello's team. The full England team for the match was: James, Brown, Bridge, Ferdinand, Upson, Gerrard, Barry, Lampard, Walcott, Heskey, Rooney. _________________________________________________________________ 15/10/08 - Captain Ferdinand condemns 'WAG' culture stand-in England Captain Rio Ferdinand has spoken out about the 'WAG' (wives and girlfriends) culture that made a 'circus' of England's 2006 World Cup finals campaign. The Manchester United defender said "People were worrying more about what other people were wearing and where they were going, rather than the team. It was like watching a theatre unfolding and football almost became a secondary element to the main event. When you step back and look back at that, you think like it was a circus. He added "you don't get many tournaments in your career. To give yourself the best chance, you have to be focused." _________________________________________________________________ 11/10/08 - Ferdinand to lead England out at Wembley for third World Cup 2010 qualifier as suspected the injury to John Terry's back has meant he will miss England's World Cup 2010 qualifier against Kazakhstan this afternoon, Rio Ferdinand will wear the captain's armband instead. The full England team for the match is as follows: James, Brown, Cole, Ferdinand, Upson, Gerrard, Barry, Lampard, Walcott, Heskey, Rooney. _________________________________________________________________ 08/10/08 - John Terry remains doubtful for World Cup 2010 campaign England captain John Terry sat out of England's training once again today raising further doubts about his fitness ahead of England's World Cup 2010 qualifying match against Kazakhstan on Saturday. The Chelsea captain has been suffering with a back injury which also saw him sit out while the rest of the squad trained yesterday. _________________________________________________________________ 05/10/08 - Fabio Capello leaves Michael Owen out England manager Fabio Capello has left Newcastle United striker Michael Owen out of his 23 man England team to face Kazakhstan and Belarus in next week's World Cup 2010 qualifying matches while Peter Crouch and Shaun Wright-Phillips are recalled. The full England squad is as follows: James (Portsmouth), Green (West Ham), Carson (West Brom); Brown (Manchester United), Johnson (Portsmouth), Terry (Chelsea), Ferdinand (Manchester United), Lescott (Everton), Upson (West Ham), A Cole (Chelsea), Bridge (Chelsea); Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Walcott (Arsenal), Barry (Aston Villa), Jenas (Tottenham), Lampard (Chelsea), Gerrard (Liverpool), Downing (Middlesbrough), Wright-Phillips (Manchester City); Heskey (Wigan), Crouch (Portsmouth), Rooney (Manchester United), Defoe (Portsmouth). _________________________________________________________________ 09/09/08 - Ferdinand fit for crucial Croatia clash Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been passed fit, following neck and back problems, and will be available for inclusion in the England team's second World Cup 2010 qualifying game against Croatia tomorrow evening. England manager Fabio Capello said "Rio is fit for the game and it is good to have him available because he is a leader and an important player". _________________________________________________________________ 09/09/08 - Capello prefers to play away England manager Fabio Capello is pleased that the initial qualifying fixtures for the World Cup 2010 are both away ties, the Italian said "When we play at home we don't play with a lot of confidence, so I prefer to play away from home," he added "We are very good technically but sometimes during games we don't do it". Croatia are yet to lose a competitive game at the Maksimir Stadium in Zagreb, and although both John Terry and Jermaine Defoe said they would be content with a draw Capello will be looking for a win. _________________________________________________________________ 07/09/08 - Capello anger at Rooney and Cole England manager Fabio Capello was furious with Wayne Rooney and Joe Cole for not following his tactics during England's opening World Cup 2010 qualifier against Andorra yesterday. Following the 2-0 win the Italian said "I was not happy with Joe and Wayne Rooney, I was asking them to go forward again because Emile Heskey was all on his own. I tried to transmit something to them but I was too far from the pitch." _________________________________________________________________ 31/08/08 - Fulham's Bullard gets England call up England manager Fabio Capello has called up Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard to his squad to face Andorra and Croatia in England's upcoming 2010 World Cup qualifiers. The full squad named by the Italian is: Robinson (Blackburn), James (Portsmouth), Green (West Ham); Lescott (Everton), Bridge (Chelsea), A Cole (Chelsea), Terry (Chelsea), Brown (Manchester United), Ferdinand (Manchester United), Johnson (Portsmouth), Upson (West Ham); Barry (Aston Villa), J Cole (Chelsea), Lampard (Chelsea), Bullard (Fulham), Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Downing (Middlesbrough), Bentley (Tottenham), Jenas (Tottenham); Walcott (Arsenal), Rooney (Manchester United), Defoe (Portsmouth), Heskey (Wigan) _________________________________________________________________ 29/08/08 - Hargreaves the latest player to be unavailable for England Manchester United's Owen Hargreaves will not feaure in Fabio Capello's England squad to face Andorra and Croatia on 6th and 10th September respectively, Tendinitis has ruled out the midfielder for the first of England's World Cup 2010 qualifiers. _________________________________________________________________ 28/08/08 - Gerrard out of England squad Liverpool FC midfielder Steven Gerrard will miss England's opening World Cup 2010 qualifying games against Andorra and Croatia due to a groin operation. Gerrard is due to have the operation today and is then expected to be out of action for 10 to 15 days. _________________________________________________________________ 19/08/08 - Capello appoints John Terry as permanent England captain following rumours to the contrary England manager Fabio Capello surprised many people today when he named John Terry as the permanent England captain. The choice means that Terry retains the captaincy picking up where he left off at the end of Steve McLarens reign as England manager. The Terry, the Chelsea captain, said "To get the armband back is a huge achievement for me, I heard about an hour before the news conference, just after training. The manager called the whole squad together and told us as a whole". _________________________________________________________________ 19/08/08 - Capello to appoint permanent England captain today England manager Fabio Capello is expected to name his permanent England captain today. Whoever he appoints will lead the team out in their friendly against the Czech Republic at Wembley tomorrow evening and then continue to lead the side into the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. Since becoming England manager 8 months ago Fabio Capello has used four different captains, John Terry, Rio Ferdinand, Steven Gerrard and David Beckham, it is believed that Rio Ferdinand will be his permanent choice. _________________________________________________________________ 18/08/08 - Capello names England squad to face Czech Republic England manager Fabio Capello has named his squad to face the Czech Repuiblic on Wednesday evening in England's final friendly before the start of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers. The full squad is as follows: Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Paul Robinson (Blackburn Rovers), Joe Hart (Manchester City) Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), John Terry (Chelsea), Matthew Upson (West Ham United), Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham Hotspur) Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Joe Cole (Chelsea), David Bentley (Tottenham Hotspur), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), David Beckham (LA Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham). Forwards: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth), Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Emile Heskey (Wigan) _________________________________________________________________ 24/06/08 - Capello to quit after 2010 World Cup England manager Fabio Capello has told an Italian newspaper that his role as coach of the England national team will be his last in football. Although Fabio Capello signed a four-year deal in January, it's beleived that his contract will be reviewed after the 2010 World Cup. "I will complete my contract with England, but my time in the dugout will end with my England experience," said the Italian "However, I would like to end my career having made an impact at a World Cup." _________________________________________________________________ 31/05/08 - Becks is back! England manager Fabio Capello has named David Beckham as captain for England's friendly against Trinidad and Tobago tomorrow. It will be the first time Beckham, the former England captain, has led his country out since their defeat against Portugal in the 2006 World Cup quarter finals. _________________________________________________________________ 30/05/08 - Fabio Capello leaves big names behind England coach Fabio Capello jetted off to the Caribbean with his England squad to face Trinidad and Tobago leaving seven big name players behind. The players left out of the squad, with the exception of Rio Ferdinand, are those who were involved in last weeks gruelling Champions League final. The full squad for Sunday's friendly against Trinidad and Tobago is: Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Joe Hart (Manchester City), Joe Lewis (Peterborough) Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Phil Jagielka (Everton), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Stephen Warnock (Blackburn), David Wheater (Middlesbrough), Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham) Midfielders: Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), David Beckham (LA Galaxy), David Bentley (Blackburn), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Tom Huddlestone (Tottenham), Ashley Young (Aston Villa) Forwards: Theo Walcott (Arsenal), Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Dean Ashton (West Ham), Peter Crouch (Liverpool), Jermain Defoe (Portsmouth). _________________________________________________________________ 28/05/08 - Fabio Capello continues rotation of captaincy as expected Fabio Capello has continued his rotation of the England captain's armband for the friendly against the USA this evening, and, John Terry will captain his country for the first time since the sacking of former England coach Steve McClaren. The full squad for tonights match and Sunday's against Trinidad and Tobago is: Goalkeepers: Joe Hart, David James, Joe Lewis Defenders: Rio Ferdinand, Ashley Cole, Glen Johnson, Wes Brown, David Wheater, John Terry, Jonathan Woodgate, Wayne Bridge, Phil Jagielka, Stephen Warnock Midfielders: Frank Lampard, Owen Hargreaves, Steven Gerrard, Stewart Downing, Gareth Barry, David Bentley, David Beckham, Joe Cole, Tom Huddlestone, Ashley Young Forwards: Peter Crouch, Wayne Rooney, Jermaine Defoe, Theo Walcott, Gabriel Agbonlahor, Dean Ashton _________________________________________________________________ 26/05/08 - Rio Ferdinand backed for captaincy by team-mate Fabio Capello has yet to name the player who will captain England in the friendly against the USA tomorrow but Rio Ferdinand is a strong favourite. Ferdinand's team-mate Owen Hargreaves is one of many who feel that he is the right man to captain England on a permanent basis. _________________________________________________________________ 26/03/08 - Beckham makes it a century David Beckham joined an exclusive footballing club this evening, which includes the likes of Bobby Charlton and Peter Shilton, when he stepped out on to the pitch in Paris, France to represent his country for the 100th time. England were fairly uninspiring and lost the match 1-0 without managing a shot on target, England manager Fabio Capello said afterwards that he was satisfied with the performance. _________________________________________________________________ 25/03/08 - Ferdinand named England captain Fabio Capello has been good to his word as he continues to rotate the England captaincy throughout the 2008 friendlies. In his first game as manager Capello gave the captains armband to Steven Gerrard and for his second match on Wednesday the honour has been passed to Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand. The final squad is: Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Paul Robinson (Tottenham Hotspur), Robert Green (West Ham) Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United - capt), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Joleon Lescott (Everton), John Terry (Chelsea), Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham Hotspur) Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Gareth Barry (AstonVilla), Owen Hargreaves (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), David Bentley (Blackburn Rovers), Frank Lampard (Chelsea), David Beckham (LA Galaxy), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough) Forwards: Michael Owen (Newcastle United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Peter Crouch (Liverpool), Theo Walcott (Arsenal) _________________________________________________________________ 20/03/08 - Beckham recalled to England squad Former England captain David Beckham has been recalled to Fabio Capello's provisional squad to face France on 26th March. If Beckham is chosen to play he will achieve the milestone of winning 100 caps for his country. The provisional squad is: Goalkeepers: James (Portsmouth), Carson (Aston Villa), Kirkland (Wigan) Defenders: Bridge (Chelsea), A Cole (Chelsea), Johnson (Portsmouth), Terry (Chelsea), Brown (Man Utd), Lescott (Everton), Ferdinand (Manchester United), Wheater (Middlesbrough), Woodgate (Tottenham), Upson (West Ham) Midfielders: Barry (Aston Villa), Young (Aston Villa), Bentley (Blackburn), J Cole (Chelsea), Lampard (Chelsea), Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), Beckham (Los Angeles Galaxy), Gerrard (Liverpool), Hargreaves (Manchester United), Downing (Middlesbrough), Jenas (Tottenham) Forwards: Walcott (Arsenal), Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Crouch (Liverpool), Rooney (Manchester United), Owen (Newcastle), Defoe (Portsmouth) _________________________________________________________________ 07/02/08 - new England manager off to a good start Fabio Capello's career as England manager got off to a positive start last night with a 2-1 win over Switzerland. The England team started off nervously, as the Italian looked on, but those nerves settled towards the end of the first half when Joe Cole produced a great piece of approach play to set up Jermain Jenas for England's first goal. Shaun-Wright Phillips came on as a second half substitute and scored the winner after Eren Derdiyok had equalised for Switzerland. Overall it wasn't a great performance but there were positives, particularly the contributions from David Bentley, Joe Cole and Wayne Rooney. ________________________________________________________________________ 06/02/08 - Capello confirms England starting line-up for Switzerland match Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth) Defenders: Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Matthew Upson (West Ham United) Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool) capt., Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham Hotspur), Joe Cole (Chelsea), David Bentley (Blackburn Rovers) Forwards: Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) _________________________________________________________________ 05/02/08 - Capello names Steven Gerrard as captain Fabio Capello has named Steven Gerrard as England captain for the friendly against Switzerland tomorrow. The England manager refused to name a permanent captain at this stage so time will tell if John Terry will remain in the position once he has recovered from injury. At todays press conference Capello spoke to reporters in Italian and indicated that he had injected some respect and good old fashioned manners into the England squad. _________________________________________________________________ 04/02/08 - Wright-Phillips misses England training session Chelsea's 26 year old midfielder Shaun Wright-Phillips did not take part in England's initial training session last night ahead of their friendly against Switzerland tomorrow. Wright-Phillips is believed to be carrying an injury although reports say that it is not serious and his absence was precautionary, a further assessment will be made today. _________________________________________________________________ 03/02/08 - no England debut for Agbonlahor Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor suffered a hamstring infury during his clubs 2-1 loss to Fulham today which rules him out of England's friendly against Switzerland. Portsmouth's Jermain Defoe will now join the squad as a replacement for the injured striker. _________________________________________________________________ 02/02/08 - Capello narrows 30 man squad for Switzerland down to 23 England boss Fabio Capello named his 23 man squad the friendly against Switzerland on 6th February and keeps faith with Villa's uncapped striker Agbonlahor. The players dropped from the original 30 are Stewart Downing, Michael Carrick, Curtis Davies, Nicky Shorey, Glenn Johnson and Emile Heskey and Ledley King who are both now injured. Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Scott Carson (Liverpool on loan at Aston Villa), Chris Kirkland (Wigan) Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Joleon Lescott (Everton), Micah Richards (Manchester City), Matthew Upson (West Ham United), Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham Hotspur) Midfielders: Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham Hotspur), Owen Hargreaves (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), David Bentley (Blackburn Rovers) Forwards: Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Michael Owen (Newcastle United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Peter Crouch (Liverpool) _________________________________________________________________ 31/01/08 - David Beckham left out of England squad to play Switzerland on 6th February Fabio Capello has left David Beckham out of his England squad to face Switzerland on the 6th February. Some believed Beckham should have been included in order to reach the milestone of winning his 100th cap, however, Capello took the decision based on doubts over his match fitness. Keeper Paul Robinson has also been left while Aston Villa's Curtis Davies and Gabriel Agbonlahor are included for the first time. _________________________________________________________________ 31/01/08 - England manager Fabio Capello announces squad for the friendly against Switzerland Goalkeepers: David James (Portsmouth), Scott Carson (Liverpool on loan at Aston Villa), Chris Kirkland (Wigan) Defenders: Wayne Bridge (Chelsea), Ashley Cole (Chelsea), Curtis Davies (West Brom on loan at Aston Villa), Rio Ferdinand (Manchester United), Glen Johnson (Portsmouth), Ledley King (Tottenham Hotspur), Nicky Shorey (Reading), Wes Brown (Manchester United), Joleon Lescott (Everton), Micah Richards (Manchester City), Matthew Upson (West Ham United), Jonathan Woodgate (Tottenham Hotspur) Midfielders: Michael Carrick (Manchester United), Steven Gerrard (Liverpool), Gareth Barry (Aston Villa), Jermaine Jenas (Tottenham Hotspur), Owen Hargreaves (Manchester United), Joe Cole (Chelsea), Ashley Young (Aston Villa), Stewart Downing (Middlesbrough), Shaun Wright-Phillips (Chelsea), David Bentley (Blackburn Rovers) Forwards: Emile Heskey (Wigan Athletic), Gabriel Agbonlahor (Aston Villa), Michael Owen (Newcastle United), Wayne Rooney (Manchester United), Peter Crouch (Liverpool)
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