England players will recieve a £300,000 bonus if England manage to win the 2006 World Cup next year.
Obviously, many England fans will ask the question - "why do the players beed a bonus?" - should they not be honoured to play for their country.
David Beckham recently opened the Beckham football academy and broached the subject of England players recieving a World Cup winners bonus.England Blog Comment - If England win the World Cup, the players can have their £300 thousand bonus with my blessing.
What say the England fans? What say you?
World Cup Bonus Payment Related - David Beckham Has Defended The England Bonuses
Posted at 12:27 AM, Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Obviously, many England fans will ask the question - "why do the players beed a bonus?" - should they not be honoured to play for their country.
David Beckham recently opened the Beckham football academy and broached the subject of England players recieving a World Cup winners bonus.England Blog Comment - If England win the World Cup, the players can have their £300 thousand bonus with my blessing.
What say the England fans? What say you?
World Cup Bonus Payment Related - David Beckham Has Defended The England Bonuses
Posted at 12:27 AM, Wednesday, November 30, 2005
George Best, the one and only, is at the point of no return.
Reports are that George is still with us as I write, but his doctors have made an announcement that Geroge is in the final stages of his illness, but is not in any pain right now.
An irreversable lung condition has been described as the final blow, by a very emotional Professor Roger Williams, George's doctor.
All the Best family are at George's bedside.
Update - George Best Is Gone. Arguably the best ever. Only Pele and possibly Maradona can be mentioned in the same breath as George.
Word is maybe the Northern and Republic of Ireland will play each other in memory of George. Maybe both Ireland teams will join together in a friendly against the England team.
One can only hope the troubles in Ireland will end one day. It is for the Best - "George Best". It was his wish, it should be granted.
Posted at 12:53 PM, Thursday, November 24, 2005
Reports are that George is still with us as I write, but his doctors have made an announcement that Geroge is in the final stages of his illness, but is not in any pain right now.
An irreversable lung condition has been described as the final blow, by a very emotional Professor Roger Williams, George's doctor.
All the Best family are at George's bedside.
Update - George Best Is Gone. Arguably the best ever. Only Pele and possibly Maradona can be mentioned in the same breath as George.
Word is maybe the Northern and Republic of Ireland will play each other in memory of George. Maybe both Ireland teams will join together in a friendly against the England team.
One can only hope the troubles in Ireland will end one day. It is for the Best - "George Best". It was his wish, it should be granted.
Posted at 12:53 PM, Thursday, November 24, 2005
World Cup Final 32 Teams List
All the 2006 World Cup finalist are in. All 32.
The Australians made it past the Uruguay - on penalties after a 1-0 win to reverse the 1-0 defeat in Uruguay..
Posted at 1:34 AM, Thursday, November 17, 2005
All the 2006 World Cup finalist are in. All 32.
The Australians made it past the Uruguay - on penalties after a 1-0 win to reverse the 1-0 defeat in Uruguay..
Posted at 1:34 AM, Thursday, November 17, 2005
The FA >> Sven's friendly plan > Sven Won't Name Friendly Fixtures
England will have 3 friendlies before the World Cup finals start in 6 months.
Sven will not be naming who those friendly fixtures are against, until the draw for the World Cup finals have taken place in Leipzig on the 9th od December.England Blog Comment >> So now you know. Sven won't let us know.
Posted at 8:49 PM, Wednesday, November 16, 2005
England will have 3 friendlies before the World Cup finals start in 6 months.
Sven will not be naming who those friendly fixtures are against, until the draw for the World Cup finals have taken place in Leipzig on the 9th od December.England Blog Comment >> So now you know. Sven won't let us know.
Posted at 8:49 PM, Wednesday, November 16, 2005
The FA.com >> Penalty agony for U21s > U21's - France 2 - 1 England
U21's - France 2
Ribery 59, Briand (pen) 85
U21's - England 1
Bent 55
The England U21's have bowed out of the UEFA Euro U21 Championships with a 2-1 defeat in Nancy tonight.
The under 21's started strongly. Darren Bent hit the post on 9 minutes and 4 minutes later Bent forced a good save from the French u21 keeper Jeremy Gavanon. The French got into the game and could have taken the lead through Julien Faubert's shot from the edge of the box on 17.
The French and English youngsters traded blows back and forth until the half time whistle. After the break the goals came.
10 minutes after the restart, Darren Bent(55) headed home Ryan Taylor's cross, but the lead only lasted only 4 minutes as the French struck back quickly via the impressive French midfielder Franck Ribery(59).
To be honest we should have won the match and tie with a late away goal from Dean Ashton, but the Norwich striker headed a decent chance just wide. Just as the tie looked destined for extra time, Kieron Richardson fouled Diarra in the penalty area. Briand squeezed the penalty past keeper Scott Carson and we were out 2-1.
Grim.England Blog Comment >>
Peter Taylor will not be happy. England were very unlucky to not go through to the Euro finals next year. There are a few managers who will be happy enough to see there youngster resting up at home, rather than playing in the Euro's.
Posted at 12:10 AM,
U21's - France 2
Ribery 59, Briand (pen) 85
U21's - England 1
Bent 55
The England U21's have bowed out of the UEFA Euro U21 Championships with a 2-1 defeat in Nancy tonight.
The under 21's started strongly. Darren Bent hit the post on 9 minutes and 4 minutes later Bent forced a good save from the French u21 keeper Jeremy Gavanon. The French got into the game and could have taken the lead through Julien Faubert's shot from the edge of the box on 17.
The French and English youngsters traded blows back and forth until the half time whistle. After the break the goals came.
10 minutes after the restart, Darren Bent(55) headed home Ryan Taylor's cross, but the lead only lasted only 4 minutes as the French struck back quickly via the impressive French midfielder Franck Ribery(59).
To be honest we should have won the match and tie with a late away goal from Dean Ashton, but the Norwich striker headed a decent chance just wide. Just as the tie looked destined for extra time, Kieron Richardson fouled Diarra in the penalty area. Briand squeezed the penalty past keeper Scott Carson and we were out 2-1.
Grim.England Blog Comment >>
Peter Taylor will not be happy. England were very unlucky to not go through to the Euro finals next year. There are a few managers who will be happy enough to see there youngster resting up at home, rather than playing in the Euro's.
Posted at 12:10 AM,
Square Football >> Time to drop Steven Gerrard? > Drop Steven Gerrard?
Journalist Chris Sherrard has questioned Steven Gerrard's role in the England team. I must admit, Gerrard is quite frustrating for me personally. Gerrard has the attributes needed to be the ultimate midfield ball-winner and defensive midfielder.
Gerrard Abilities
Aggression, pace, tackling ability, size, strength and the positional sense when the mood takes him. Added to that, Gerrard can join up with attacks without looking embarrassed to join in. Can you say Makalele?
Gerrard does disappear from a game when asked to play the holding role, it is undeniable. Look at the champions league final. Liverpool and Gerrard were non-existant against AC Milan in the first half. When Liverpool put Hamann on in the second half to play the ballwinner role, Gerrard turned the game while unshackled from his defensive midfield duties.
Gerrard could be by a street, the best ballwinning/defensive midfielder in the world game. It would be nice if he put his mind to playing that role, but maybe that would detract from the player that Gerrard is today. This frustrates me somewhat because Sven ends up playing a Nicky Butt or a Ledley King in there instead of Gerrard.
Drop Gerrard?
I would not drop Gerrard, I would put him in the defensive midfielder role and leave him there. Chris Sherrard is of the same mind, if slightly harsher than I. I do however, share the similar thought pattern.England Blog Comment >> Gerrard is still the man. I would just leave him to sort out how to play the defensive midfield role in his own good time.
Drop Steven Gerrard Related
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♠ Gerrard Is The Key - Not Beckham
Posted at 6:58 PM, Tuesday, November 15, 2005
Journalist Chris Sherrard has questioned Steven Gerrard's role in the England team. I must admit, Gerrard is quite frustrating for me personally. Gerrard has the attributes needed to be the ultimate midfield ball-winner and defensive midfielder.
Gerrard Abilities
Aggression, pace, tackling ability, size, strength and the positional sense when the mood takes him. Added to that, Gerrard can join up with attacks without looking embarrassed to join in. Can you say Makalele?
Gerrard does disappear from a game when asked to play the holding role, it is undeniable. Look at the champions league final. Liverpool and Gerrard were non-existant against AC Milan in the first half. When Liverpool put Hamann on in the second half to play the ballwinner role, Gerrard turned the game while unshackled from his defensive midfield duties.
Gerrard could be by a street, the best ballwinning/defensive midfielder in the world game. It would be nice if he put his mind to playing that role, but maybe that would detract from the player that Gerrard is today. This frustrates me somewhat because Sven ends up playing a Nicky Butt or a Ledley King in there instead of Gerrard.
Drop Gerrard?
I would not drop Gerrard, I would put him in the defensive midfielder role and leave him there. Chris Sherrard is of the same mind, if slightly harsher than I. I do however, share the similar thought pattern.England Blog Comment >> Gerrard is still the man. I would just leave him to sort out how to play the defensive midfield role in his own good time.
Drop Steven Gerrard Related
♠ Gerrard Offers England More Options Some Never Knew We Had
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Posted at 6:58 PM, Tuesday, November 15, 2005
The FA >> Taylor - Be inspired > Peter Taylor On U21's Chances Against France
The under 21's take on France in Nancy tonight. Taylor spoke to the FA website about the match and how he wants the U21 players top be inspired by the England 1st team's performance and 3-2 win against the Argentinians.England Blog Comment >> The u21's do have quite a few injuries. I have faith and hope, but I know the French will be difficult to get past. Maybe we should have sent Rooney out to France, as he still qulaifies easily for the unders 21's.
Sir Alex Ferguson would not have been amused, but who cares about that?
Posted at 6:34 PM,
The under 21's take on France in Nancy tonight. Taylor spoke to the FA website about the match and how he wants the U21 players top be inspired by the England 1st team's performance and 3-2 win against the Argentinians.England Blog Comment >> The u21's do have quite a few injuries. I have faith and hope, but I know the French will be difficult to get past. Maybe we should have sent Rooney out to France, as he still qulaifies easily for the unders 21's.
Sir Alex Ferguson would not have been amused, but who cares about that?
Posted at 6:34 PM,
The FA >> World Cup bid latest > England May Bid For 2018 World Cup
Word is England will be bidding to host the 2018 Fifa World Cup.
Of course, the FA are being cagey. But such as football politics go, we have heard the pre-cursor to an official bid forthcoming in the foreseeable future. In my opinion of course.
No mention of a Great Britain bid to host the World Cup, so I doubt a joint bid with Scotland, Wales, North and Republic of Ireland is in the works. England Blog Comment >> We have the stadiums, we have the history. It has been a long time since 1966, when England last hosted the World Cup finals.
We Are England! I am all for it.
Posted at 6:09 PM,
Word is England will be bidding to host the 2018 Fifa World Cup.
Of course, the FA are being cagey. But such as football politics go, we have heard the pre-cursor to an official bid forthcoming in the foreseeable future. In my opinion of course.
No mention of a Great Britain bid to host the World Cup, so I doubt a joint bid with Scotland, Wales, North and Republic of Ireland is in the works. England Blog Comment >> We have the stadiums, we have the history. It has been a long time since 1966, when England last hosted the World Cup finals.
We Are England! I am all for it.
Posted at 6:09 PM,
England 7/1 In The Betting To Win The World Cup
England are now 7/1 joint third favourites at
Ladbrokes alongside Germany and Italy to win the World Cup next year. After beating Argentina, money has come in for England to triumph in Germany and the bookies have dropped the price by a point. England were 8/1 4'th favourites before the Argentina win.
Brazil are still rated as a 3/1 favourite in the betting. Argentina remain steady at odds of 11/2. Holland are at priced up at 8's and France are 11/1, with Spain following in the betting at 12/1 after their 5-1 thrashing of Slovakia. Trinidad and Tobago are the complete outsiders in the betting at the rather tight odds of 2500/1.
Posted at 12:17 PM, Monday, November 14, 2005
England are now 7/1 joint third favourites at
Brazil are still rated as a 3/1 favourite in the betting. Argentina remain steady at odds of 11/2. Holland are at priced up at 8's and France are 11/1, with Spain following in the betting at 12/1 after their 5-1 thrashing of Slovakia. Trinidad and Tobago are the complete outsiders in the betting at the rather tight odds of 2500/1.
World Cup Betting Odds at Ladbrokes
Brazil 3/1 fav
Argentina 11/2
England 7/1
Germany 7/1
Italy 7/1
Holland 9/1
France 11/1
Spain 12/1
Portugal 20/1
Sweden 25/1
Czech Republic 28/1
Croatia 50/1
Serbia and Montenegro 50/1
Ukraine 50/1
Mexico 66/1
Paraguay 66/1
Poland 80/1
USA 80/1
Uruguay 80/1
Ivory Coast 100/1
Switzerland 100/1
Ecuador 125/1
Japan 125/1
Australia 150/1
Norway 150/1
Korea Republic 150/1
Turkey 150/1
Ghana 200/1
Tunisia 200/1
Iran 250/1
Costa Rica 350/1
Togo 350/1
Angola 500/1
Saudi Arabia 500/1
Bahrain 750/1
Slovakia 2000/1
Trinidad and Tobago 2500/1
England blog comment >> 7/1 joint third favourites in the betting seems like a fair enough price I guess. Patriotic England fans will bet at those odds, I however will not be betting, patriotic as an England fan I am. I already have enough on already, just sitting and watching England perform in the World Cup. 7/1 is only a fair price, I prefer to bet with the odds in my favour.
Brazil 3/1 fav
Argentina 11/2
England 7/1
Germany 7/1
Italy 7/1
Holland 9/1
France 11/1
Spain 12/1
Portugal 20/1
Sweden 25/1
Czech Republic 28/1
Croatia 50/1
Serbia and Montenegro 50/1
Ukraine 50/1
Mexico 66/1
Paraguay 66/1
Poland 80/1
USA 80/1
Uruguay 80/1
Ivory Coast 100/1
Switzerland 100/1
Ecuador 125/1
Japan 125/1
Australia 150/1
Norway 150/1
Korea Republic 150/1
Turkey 150/1
Ghana 200/1
Tunisia 200/1
Iran 250/1
Costa Rica 350/1
Togo 350/1
Angola 500/1
Saudi Arabia 500/1
Bahrain 750/1
Slovakia 2000/1
Trinidad and Tobago 2500/1
Posted at 12:17 PM, Monday, November 14, 2005
The FA >> Late leveller for U21s > Under 21's - England 1 France 1
u21 England 1
Ambrose 87
u21 France 1
Le Tallec 47
35'000 fans to watch an under 21 clash can't be bad. White Hart lane must have been rocking. I missed the game sadly.
Liverpool's Anthony Le Tallec put the French u21's ahead just after the break. I gather the French deserved their lead after England's early dominance, but ended up lucky to go home with a 1-1 draw after England really put their foot down on the throttle for the majority of the second half.
Charlton's Darren Ambrose got England level very late on (87) after a host of England chances went begging. Darren Bent hit the woodwork and missed a good few more. Gladly Bent's team mate Ambrose levelled, to set up a real humdinger in France in the Stade Marcel Picot in Nancy in 2 days time. (tuesday november 15, live on Sky)England Blog Comment >> I am not sure whether away goals count for the playoff final leg, I hope not.
♠ England Under 21 Page
Posted at 10:22 AM, Sunday, November 13, 2005
u21 England 1
Ambrose 87
u21 France 1
Le Tallec 47
35'000 fans to watch an under 21 clash can't be bad. White Hart lane must have been rocking. I missed the game sadly.
Liverpool's Anthony Le Tallec put the French u21's ahead just after the break. I gather the French deserved their lead after England's early dominance, but ended up lucky to go home with a 1-1 draw after England really put their foot down on the throttle for the majority of the second half.
Charlton's Darren Ambrose got England level very late on (87) after a host of England chances went begging. Darren Bent hit the woodwork and missed a good few more. Gladly Bent's team mate Ambrose levelled, to set up a real humdinger in France in the Stade Marcel Picot in Nancy in 2 days time. (tuesday november 15, live on Sky)England Blog Comment >> I am not sure whether away goals count for the playoff final leg, I hope not.
♠ England Under 21 Page
Posted at 10:22 AM, Sunday, November 13, 2005
BBC >> Argentina 2-3 England > Sad Argentina 2 - Happy England 3
Argentina 2
Crespo 34, Samuel 53
England 3
Rooney 39, Owen 86, 90.
Attendance = 29,000
Referee = Philippe Leuba (Switzerland)
The Argentina team left Geneva looking sad, the English looked decidedly happy. With 10 minutes to go, we were 2-1 down and even Sven looked miffed. The English Swedish manager actually got out of his chair and was barking orders at times. This was no friendly, take no talk on that one.
The Argentinians nearly put England to the sword in the first 15 minutes, but our goalkeeper Robinson was assured between the sticks. as time went on, we got into the swing of things. Lampard nipped a header from a corner just wide of the post.
On the half hour mark Rooney rattled the post and at last, the Argentinians looked rattled too. I was slightly bemused to see Crespo tap in the first goal, against the run of play, a nothing ball from out wide, after a deflection from Rio capsized our defence.
Gladly, maybe surprisingly, the England players paid no attention to the setback and nearly equalised 2 minutes later from a Gerrard long distance effort. It was not long, 5 minutes in fact, before Rooney anticipated Beckham winning a header on the edge of the Argentian penalty area. Rooney knocked the ball home and it was all level again. At half time the honours were even. A fair scoreline I guess.
Second Half >>
The second half started the same as the first, the Argentinians were on top. Konchesky was on for Wayne Bridge at left back but it did not help. It was all Argentina again. Their movement off the ball was worrisome.
A poorly defended free kick withing 8 minutes of the restart and it was 2-1 to Argentina, we were behind the 8 ball again. Of course, thereafter England huffed and puffed but looked poor going forward. We could'nt get Rooney in the game atall.
The country waited in anticipation, gladly Sven never waited too long. He replaced Ledley King before 60 minutes with Joe Cole and put Gerrard in the anchor role. Now we had our strongest side out. I was pleased. Granted Gerrard lacks the discipline to pay the anchor role properly. But he certainly has every attribute needed technically, if not the brain. Still no way through.
Plan B >>
With 10 minutes to go, Luke Young went off, Gerrard went to right back, Rooney slipped back a spot to support man, Joe Cole dropped back into midfield next to Beckham. Peter Crouch went up front next to Owen. The Argentinians fell to pieces. Crouch was taking balls layed from deep down on his chest that everyone else would have flicked on. We were in business. Argentina stuttered and looked baffled to me. I could feel something was going to give. An equaliser suddenly looked like the only thing possible to me.
2-2 >>
Om 86 Rooney swung the ball wide right, Gerrard poured forward into the space from right back. A decent cross, some inept bottle job defending from the Argentinians and Owen sniffing around the 6 yard box. The result was a headed backpost equaliser for England.
You know, there was 4 minutes left, but the Argies looked miffed. Crouch was winning everything he should and then some. Rooney was feeding off him, Joe Cole was taking people on, Beckham was everywhere. It was backs to the wall for Argentina.
In injury time, the real Joe Cole stepped up. Twiddled the right back with ease after floating through unchallenged from midfield, made space, floated the ball in nicely to Owen. Owen did what he does when service is forthcoming. A headed finish from 10 yards had the English feeling happy at 3-2, the Argentinians looked decidely beaten, as you do, when you get your ass kicked fairly and squarely.
A freindly was won 3-2 against top opposition, played at the pace of a full blooded international with a trophy waiting at the end of it. A good day for the English, a lesson for the Argentinians. Sit back with the English in full flow and you risk losing everything in 10 minutes flat.
Wonderful. England Blog Comment >> Today we roared loud in the end. 3 lions, 3 goals and a nice scalp for Sven to add to his tally. The Argentinians will not be looking forward to meeting England in Germany next year.
Posted at 6:17 AM,
Argentina 2
Crespo 34, Samuel 53
England 3
Rooney 39, Owen 86, 90.
Attendance = 29,000
Referee = Philippe Leuba (Switzerland)
The Argentina team left Geneva looking sad, the English looked decidedly happy. With 10 minutes to go, we were 2-1 down and even Sven looked miffed. The English Swedish manager actually got out of his chair and was barking orders at times. This was no friendly, take no talk on that one.
The Argentinians nearly put England to the sword in the first 15 minutes, but our goalkeeper Robinson was assured between the sticks. as time went on, we got into the swing of things. Lampard nipped a header from a corner just wide of the post.
On the half hour mark Rooney rattled the post and at last, the Argentinians looked rattled too. I was slightly bemused to see Crespo tap in the first goal, against the run of play, a nothing ball from out wide, after a deflection from Rio capsized our defence.
Gladly, maybe surprisingly, the England players paid no attention to the setback and nearly equalised 2 minutes later from a Gerrard long distance effort. It was not long, 5 minutes in fact, before Rooney anticipated Beckham winning a header on the edge of the Argentian penalty area. Rooney knocked the ball home and it was all level again. At half time the honours were even. A fair scoreline I guess.
Second Half >>
The second half started the same as the first, the Argentinians were on top. Konchesky was on for Wayne Bridge at left back but it did not help. It was all Argentina again. Their movement off the ball was worrisome.
A poorly defended free kick withing 8 minutes of the restart and it was 2-1 to Argentina, we were behind the 8 ball again. Of course, thereafter England huffed and puffed but looked poor going forward. We could'nt get Rooney in the game atall.
The country waited in anticipation, gladly Sven never waited too long. He replaced Ledley King before 60 minutes with Joe Cole and put Gerrard in the anchor role. Now we had our strongest side out. I was pleased. Granted Gerrard lacks the discipline to pay the anchor role properly. But he certainly has every attribute needed technically, if not the brain. Still no way through.
Plan B >>
With 10 minutes to go, Luke Young went off, Gerrard went to right back, Rooney slipped back a spot to support man, Joe Cole dropped back into midfield next to Beckham. Peter Crouch went up front next to Owen. The Argentinians fell to pieces. Crouch was taking balls layed from deep down on his chest that everyone else would have flicked on. We were in business. Argentina stuttered and looked baffled to me. I could feel something was going to give. An equaliser suddenly looked like the only thing possible to me.
2-2 >>
Om 86 Rooney swung the ball wide right, Gerrard poured forward into the space from right back. A decent cross, some inept bottle job defending from the Argentinians and Owen sniffing around the 6 yard box. The result was a headed backpost equaliser for England.
You know, there was 4 minutes left, but the Argies looked miffed. Crouch was winning everything he should and then some. Rooney was feeding off him, Joe Cole was taking people on, Beckham was everywhere. It was backs to the wall for Argentina.
In injury time, the real Joe Cole stepped up. Twiddled the right back with ease after floating through unchallenged from midfield, made space, floated the ball in nicely to Owen. Owen did what he does when service is forthcoming. A headed finish from 10 yards had the English feeling happy at 3-2, the Argentinians looked decidely beaten, as you do, when you get your ass kicked fairly and squarely.
A freindly was won 3-2 against top opposition, played at the pace of a full blooded international with a trophy waiting at the end of it. A good day for the English, a lesson for the Argentinians. Sit back with the English in full flow and you risk losing everything in 10 minutes flat.
Wonderful. England Blog Comment >> Today we roared loud in the end. 3 lions, 3 goals and a nice scalp for Sven to add to his tally. The Argentinians will not be looking forward to meeting England in Germany next year.
Posted at 6:17 AM,
TheFA.com >> Sven names squad > England Squad For Argentina Friendly
The England squad has been announced by Sven for the upcoming saturday England V Argentina friendly (Sat, 12 November 2005)
IN >> David James is back in the squad. Carrick and Wayne Bridge get a recall and the in-form Paul Konchesky is in. Sadly Woodgate pulled a hamstring last night playing for Real Madrid.
Crouch stays in Svens plans too, despite his poor goalscoring form for Liverpool. Crouch has though, been getting a fair amount of assists when he has played. No return for Vassell though, despite his return to form.
OUT >> Carragher is out injured. Kieron Richardson and Darren Bent drop down to the 21's to help out with the upcoming European Under-21 Championship play-offs against France.England V Argentina Previous >>
♠ Argentina Squad Named
♠ England V Argentina friendly info
Posted at 1:24 AM, Monday, November 07, 2005
The England squad has been announced by Sven for the upcoming saturday England V Argentina friendly (Sat, 12 November 2005)
IN >> David James is back in the squad. Carrick and Wayne Bridge get a recall and the in-form Paul Konchesky is in. Sadly Woodgate pulled a hamstring last night playing for Real Madrid.
Crouch stays in Svens plans too, despite his poor goalscoring form for Liverpool. Crouch has though, been getting a fair amount of assists when he has played. No return for Vassell though, despite his return to form.
OUT >> Carragher is out injured. Kieron Richardson and Darren Bent drop down to the 21's to help out with the upcoming European Under-21 Championship play-offs against France.England V Argentina Previous >>
♠ Argentina Squad Named
♠ England V Argentina friendly info
Posted at 1:24 AM, Monday, November 07, 2005
TheFA.com >> Tony Adams - Original thinker > Tony Adams - Put Rio At Anchor
Tony Adams would like to see Sven play Rio Ferdinand in front of the defence. Terry and Campbell at centre back, Rio Ferdinand at anchor. Of course, Harry Redknapp will have you know that Rio can play in midfield if called upon, so it's not that an outlandish proposal.Tony Adams >>
♠ Tony Adams Wiki
♠ Tony Adams Archived
♠ Tony Adams - Sporting Hero
Posted at 3:50 AM, Sunday, November 06, 2005
Tony Adams would like to see Sven play Rio Ferdinand in front of the defence. Terry and Campbell at centre back, Rio Ferdinand at anchor. Of course, Harry Redknapp will have you know that Rio can play in midfield if called upon, so it's not that an outlandish proposal.Tony Adams >>
♠ Tony Adams Wiki
♠ Tony Adams Archived
♠ Tony Adams - Sporting Hero
Posted at 3:50 AM, Sunday, November 06, 2005
The FA >> Under 21 Squad Announced > Darren Bent Drops Down To Help Out Under 21's
Darren Bent and Kieron Richardson have dropped down to the Under 21 squad to hopefully help England to get through the upcoming European Under-21 Championship play-off against France.England Under 21's Squad
England Goalies >>
Lee Camp (Derby), Scott Carson (Liverpool), Luke Steele (Man Utd);
England Defenders >>
Leighton Baines (Wigan), Curtis Davies (West Brom), Anton Ferdinand (West Ham), Justin Hoyte (Sunderland), Nedum Onuoha (Man City), Ryan Taylor (Wigan), Steven Taylor (Newcastle), Peter Whittingham (A Villa)
England Midfielders >>
Darren Ambrose (Charlton), Tom Huddlestone (Wolves), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), James Milner (Aston Villa), Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth), Nigel Reo-Coker (West Ham), Kieron Richardson (Man Utd), Jerome Thomas (Charlton), John Welsh (Hull)
England Attackers >>
Dean Ashton (Norwich), Darren Bent (Charlton), Carlton Cole (Chelsea), Cameron Jerome (Cardiff), Luke Moore (A Villa).Buy your under 21 tickets for the home-leg by calling the ticket hotline 0870 420 5000 or buy online at www.spurs.co.uk
Posted at 1:42 AM, Saturday, November 05, 2005
Darren Bent and Kieron Richardson have dropped down to the Under 21 squad to hopefully help England to get through the upcoming European Under-21 Championship play-off against France.England Under 21's Squad
England Goalies >>
Lee Camp (Derby), Scott Carson (Liverpool), Luke Steele (Man Utd);
England Defenders >>
Leighton Baines (Wigan), Curtis Davies (West Brom), Anton Ferdinand (West Ham), Justin Hoyte (Sunderland), Nedum Onuoha (Man City), Ryan Taylor (Wigan), Steven Taylor (Newcastle), Peter Whittingham (A Villa)
England Midfielders >>
Darren Ambrose (Charlton), Tom Huddlestone (Wolves), Aaron Lennon (Tottenham), James Milner (Aston Villa), Gary O'Neil (Portsmouth), Nigel Reo-Coker (West Ham), Kieron Richardson (Man Utd), Jerome Thomas (Charlton), John Welsh (Hull)
England Attackers >>
Dean Ashton (Norwich), Darren Bent (Charlton), Carlton Cole (Chelsea), Cameron Jerome (Cardiff), Luke Moore (A Villa).Buy your under 21 tickets for the home-leg by calling the ticket hotline 0870 420 5000 or buy online at www.spurs.co.uk
Posted at 1:42 AM, Saturday, November 05, 2005
Beckham Life
David Beckham (David Robert Joseph Beckham - OBE) was born in Leytonstone London on May 2 1975 to "David aka Ted" and Sandra Beckham. Becks currently plays for LA Galaxy in America and lives there with his wife Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice and 3 children (Romeo, Brooklyn, Cruz).
Beckham Football Debut
Beckham made his England international debut against Moldova in September 1996. His first club was Manchester United and he made his club debut in March 1995. Beckham left Man Utd at the end of the 2002/2003 season after a falling out with manager Alex Ferguson to join Real Madrid for a reported fee of £25 million. Beckham has now joined the American team LA Galaxy after Real Madrid failed to offer him a contract quickly enough, which ended on the 30th of June 2007.
Becks Abilities
Beckham is the most famous footballer in the world today. His technical and physical attributes are a top quality cross in his attacking armoury, good passing skills and a high work rate. Becks free kicks are second to none. Beckham is also the ex England team captain. The negatives for me are his temper sometimes gets the better of him on the pitch, and he is playing in the MLS league in America, which is not the most competetive in the world.
Beckham Youth Soccer Academy
Also worth a look is the just opened David Beckham Football Academy For Kids which can't be bad. Hopefully Becks employs some top quality youth coaches who will stay for the duration. Not ex pros who just want to use the teaching of the youngsters as a stepping stone into club management.
England Blog Comment - Long Live The Boy Beckham!
Posted at 7:40 AM, Friday, November 04, 2005
David Beckham (David Robert Joseph Beckham - OBE) was born in Leytonstone London on May 2 1975 to "David aka Ted" and Sandra Beckham. Becks currently plays for LA Galaxy in America and lives there with his wife Victoria Beckham aka Posh Spice and 3 children (Romeo, Brooklyn, Cruz).
Beckham Football Debut
Beckham made his England international debut against Moldova in September 1996. His first club was Manchester United and he made his club debut in March 1995. Beckham left Man Utd at the end of the 2002/2003 season after a falling out with manager Alex Ferguson to join Real Madrid for a reported fee of £25 million. Beckham has now joined the American team LA Galaxy after Real Madrid failed to offer him a contract quickly enough, which ended on the 30th of June 2007.
Becks Abilities
Beckham is the most famous footballer in the world today. His technical and physical attributes are a top quality cross in his attacking armoury, good passing skills and a high work rate. Becks free kicks are second to none. Beckham is also the ex England team captain. The negatives for me are his temper sometimes gets the better of him on the pitch, and he is playing in the MLS league in America, which is not the most competetive in the world.
Beckham Youth Soccer Academy
Also worth a look is the just opened David Beckham Football Academy For Kids which can't be bad. Hopefully Becks employs some top quality youth coaches who will stay for the duration. Not ex pros who just want to use the teaching of the youngsters as a stepping stone into club management.
England Blog Comment - Long Live The Boy Beckham!
Posted at 7:40 AM, Friday, November 04, 2005
icBirmingham >> Darius super show was 'in stars' > Vassell For Argentina Squad?
Darius Vassell has hit a purple patch for Man City and of course, scored 2 to sink his former side Aston Villa
Sven has always liked Vassell. I would not be surprised to see Darius in the next England squad to face Argentina in the friendly in Geneva, Switzerland in a few days time.
Peter Crouch is certainly out of form, but I doubt Sven will drop him. I still rate Vassell as a 50/50 chance to get in against the Argentinians.
Darius Vassell >>
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Posted at 11:50 PM, Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Darius Vassell has hit a purple patch for Man City and of course, scored 2 to sink his former side Aston Villa
Sven has always liked Vassell. I would not be surprised to see Darius in the next England squad to face Argentina in the friendly in Geneva, Switzerland in a few days time.
Peter Crouch is certainly out of form, but I doubt Sven will drop him. I still rate Vassell as a 50/50 chance to get in against the Argentinians.
Darius Vassell >>
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♠ Darius Vassell - Soccer Base
Posted at 11:50 PM, Tuesday, November 01, 2005
Frank Lampard Best Player In The World?
Jose Mourinho is of the opinion Frank Lampard is the best player in the world at the moment.
I don't see how he can improve, because for me he is the best player in the world at the moment" said Mourinho.
Lampard certainly is in form at the moment. Lampard is currently second favourite in the betting to be the top premiership goalscorer with Stan James Bookmakers. Nistelrooy is 5/4 favourite, Henry is 3rd favourite at 13/2.
Of course, it help Lampard's form no end playing for Chelsea - who seem to be head and shoulders above the rest of the English clubs in general. Obviously Mourinho thinks that gulf is partly due to Lampard's form of late.England Blog Comment >> I think Ronaldinho is giving Lampard a run for his money, but I can see Mourinho's point.
Posted at 12:47 AM,
Jose Mourinho is of the opinion Frank Lampard is the best player in the world at the moment.
I don't see how he can improve, because for me he is the best player in the world at the moment" said Mourinho.
Lampard certainly is in form at the moment. Lampard is currently second favourite in the betting to be the top premiership goalscorer with Stan James Bookmakers. Nistelrooy is 5/4 favourite, Henry is 3rd favourite at 13/2.
Of course, it help Lampard's form no end playing for Chelsea - who seem to be head and shoulders above the rest of the English clubs in general. Obviously Mourinho thinks that gulf is partly due to Lampard's form of late.England Blog Comment >> I think Ronaldinho is giving Lampard a run for his money, but I can see Mourinho's point.
Posted at 12:47 AM,
The FA >> Argentina name squad > Argentina Squad Named
The Argentina V England Friendly kicks off in 11 days time (November 12).
Sven Goran Eriksson has'nt named the England squad, but Jose Pekerman has named his 22 to face us in The Stade De Geneve - SwitzerlandEngland blog comment >> Hernan Crespo is in the Argentinian squad for the first time in ages. What are the chances of him scoring against us? I will post the odds when they come in, for the Chelsea fans
Posted at 12:24 AM,
The Argentina V England Friendly kicks off in 11 days time (November 12).
Sven Goran Eriksson has'nt named the England squad, but Jose Pekerman has named his 22 to face us in The Stade De Geneve - SwitzerlandEngland blog comment >> Hernan Crespo is in the Argentinian squad for the first time in ages. What are the chances of him scoring against us? I will post the odds when they come in, for the Chelsea fans
Posted at 12:24 AM,
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