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The hand of.....oh God, not again!

Being British I can bear a grudge with the best of them. I like nothing better than to nurture some perceived grievance and to slowly plot some revenge I will probably never enact. It's a national pastime, probably up there...

Posted by Paul Flower on November 19, 2008 4:32 PM

Germany v England: Everton's Joleon Lescott sets his sights on new mission

by Dominic King, Liverpool Echo JOLEON LESCOTT has told Fabio Capello he is "raring to go" for tonight's clash with Germany - as the England coach reassured Phil Jagielka about his place in the national squad. Though the run-up...

Posted by Dominic King on November 19, 2008 2:01 PM

Barmy spending formula

Gordon Brown should wake up when it comes to dividing up public cash because the system of allocation is bust. The uniquely named Barnett Formula hands £1,500 more per head to Scotland than England. The North East get more public...

Posted by William Green on November 19, 2008 1:09 PM

IAN RUSH: England boss Fabio Capello should take Liverpool FC at their word

THE fact that Fabio Capello has ordered Steven Gerrard to prove that he is injured shows just how badly trust has broken down between club and country. Steven reported the injury to Liverpool's medical staff straight after the victory over...

Posted by Ian Rush on November 18, 2008 11:29 AM

NIGEL MARTYN: Fabio Capello's omission of Phil Jagielka just baffling

IF I was left baffled by the the latest England squad, how on earth did Phil Jagielka feel? Michael Mancienne maybe a young player of considerable talent but I'm still trying to work out how he has been chosen to...

Posted by Nigel Martyn on November 18, 2008 11:26 AM

Liverpool FC fume over Steven Gerrard FA medical

LIVERPOOL are unhappy with the actions of the Football Association after an injured Steven Gerrard was ordered to travel south to link up with the England squad. The Anfield outfit declared Gerrard unfit to feature in his country's friendly...

Posted by Ian Doyle on November 18, 2008 8:20 AM

MARK LAWRENSON: Wrong for Steven Gerrard to have to prove to England he was injured

I'M surprised Steven Gerrard had to go all the way to Watford just be told what he already knew - that he was injured and wouldn't be fit for England's friendly with Germany tomorrow. Surely if his club have ruled...

Posted by Mark Lawrenson on November 18, 2008 8:09 AM

Liverpool's Steven Gerrard forced to prove he is injured to England boss Fabio Capello

STEVEN GERRARD reported for England duty last night - even though he has withdrawn from the squad for Wednesday's friendly with Germany. Gerrard has been ruled out by Liverpool for "seven to 10 days" after suffering a muscle tear at...

Posted by Administrator on November 17, 2008 8:14 AM

Bath time

REMEMBER Jack Rowell? That tall, slightly aloof looking bloke who told a certain Neil Back he was too small to be an international rugby player?...

Posted by Sam Dimmer on November 11, 2008 1:46 PM

Let's be Frank about Steven Gerrard and England

HE has been hailed by Alex Ferguson as "the most influential player in England bar none", described by John Barnes as "Europe's complete midfield player" and Kaka says he "would like to have him in my team". That player is...

Posted by Tony Barrett on October 18, 2008 9:55 AM

So Far So Good Fabio

We have become used to deriding them as some sort of national embarrassment, over-hyped, over-paid and over-pampered playboys, where star quality has rarely equalled star performances - but for once the England football team is managing to live up to...

Posted by Luke Edwards on October 16, 2008 3:39 PM

Belarus 1 England 3: Liverpool's Steven Gerrard shoots down critics

STEVEN GERRARD hopes to have silenced some of his doubters with last night's inspired England performance in which he scored the opening goal and set up the matchwinner. The Liverpool skipper put England ahead against Belarus but the hosts then...

Posted by Administrator on October 16, 2008 11:29 AM

Liverpool fans would never sink so low as to boo their own players

IT'S fair to say that Ashley Cole has never been my favourite footballer. Yet at Wembley on Saturday, I found myself disgusted and shocked by the treatment he received at the hands of the so-called 'England Fans', a race which...

Posted by Andy Proudfoot on October 15, 2008 8:16 AM

Young pretender

HE might have missed out on a call-up this time around, but it seems Ashley Young is very much on Fabio Capello's mind. Not only has the England boss sent the Villa flyer a letter informing him that he...

Posted by Mat Kendrick on October 14, 2008 4:30 PM

Young pretender

HE might have missed out on a call-up this time around, but it seems Ashley Young is very much on Fabio Capello's mind. Not only has the England boss sent the Villa flyer a letter informing him that he...

Posted by Mat Kendrick on October 14, 2008 12:01 PM

Steven Gerrard: I want to play for England like I do for Liverpool

STEVEN GERRARD is determined to prove to Fabio Capello that he is England's top midfielder. And the inspirational Liverpool captain has pledged to bring his club form to the international arena if coach Capello sticks by him. The spotlight has...

Posted by Administrator on October 14, 2008 11:00 AM

Steven Gerrard pleas with England boss Fabio Capello: Don't give up on me!

STEVEN GERRARD has appealed to England manager Fabio Capello not to give up on him - as he claimed a midfield partnership with Frank Lampard can still work. The Liverpool skipper admits he has struggled to transfer his impressive...

Posted by Ian Doyle on October 14, 2008 8:26 AM

Mark Lawrenson: Build England team around Steven Gerrard and axe Frank Lampard

STEVEN GERRARD has a huge influence on the outcome of matches when playing in the red of Liverpool. But once he puts on the white of England he too often finds himself reduced to the kind of role where he...

Posted by Mark Lawrenson on October 14, 2008 8:21 AM

Ban The Band

While watching England's laboured World Cup qualifying win over the mighty Kazakhstan yesterday, there were a few things I heard that made me want to stab my ears in disgust. These included some moronic In-Ger-Land supporters booing Ashley Cole after...

Posted by Gurdip Thandi on October 12, 2008 1:18 PM

Lessons from a Parallel Universe?

Watching the England v Kazakhstan match on Saturday evening, two things went through my mind - firstly, Steve McClaren and secondly, Boro's 2008-9 season so far. By many accounts, Steve McClaren wasn't popular when he managed Boro. Nor was he...

Posted by Richard Foy on October 12, 2008 12:22 AM