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England's first game following the departure of Fabio Capello is a tough one against Netherlands on Wednesday at Wembley. England are looking for a new manager since the Italian incumbent left his post, and although online betting odds indicate that Harry Redknapp is the favourite for the job, no-one has been appointed as yet. Stuart…
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John Terry's court case and getting his England captaincy taken away from him have nothing to do with Tottenham, right? Wrong. In the aftermath of Fabio Capello's resignation over the FA's decision to dethrone the Chelsea defender, Spurs are in real danger of losing manager Harry Redknapp to the national side. With Euro 2012 in…
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After Fabio Capello resigned as England manager, the Football Association were left with a dilemma ahead of this summer's Euro 2012 tournament.  England are currently without a captain, and are now without a manager. The FA stepped into the John Terry - Anton Ferdinand race row after Terry's court date over racial abuse was post-poned until…
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thefa.comDavid Beckham has insisted that he is not planning to move into management once his playing career comes to an end. The 36-year-old’s five-year stint with LA Galaxy is coming to an end and he is currently considering a number of offers from several different clubs. But after spending time as assistant to England head…
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thefa.comEngland have moved up to fifth in the FIFA world rankings following their recent friendly wins against Spain and Sweden. Fabio Capello’s side ran out 1-0 winners in both games to move up from seventh in the standings, whilst world and European champions Spain hold onto top spot. Holland remain second but Germany have closed…
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Arsenal - arsenal.comSenior figures at the FA want Arsene Wenger to become the next England manager, despite Harry Redknapp’s emergence as the clear favourite. Current boss Fabio Capello will leave his post after Euro 2012 and whilst Redknapp remains the bookies favourite, there are concerns about his health and his tax evasion trial in January.…
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Arsenal - arsenal.comJack Wilshere has handed Arsenal a major boost by walking for the first time without crutches since undergoing ankle surgery in September. The talented midfielder had the operation following a stress fracture of his right ankle and was not expected to be fit until at least March. But he could return as early…
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thefa.comEngland boss Fabio Capello has likened Phil Jones to two footballing greats after the Manchester United star impressed in mid-week against Sweden. The former Blackburn defender, who has made no secret of the fact he prefers playing in defence, has filled attacking and defensive midfield roles as well as right-back for the Three Lions this…
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Fabio Capello about the win over Sweden in friendly on 15. November 1022. The only goal (own goal) was scored in 22' by D. Majstorovic.
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thefa.comFabio Capello heaped praise on England’s fearless youngsters after they subdued world champions Spain in a surprise 1-0 win at Wembley on Saturday evening. Manchester United duo Phil Jones and Danny Welbeck impressed whilst the likes of Jack Rodwell and Kyle Walker also took their chance to shine. Capello told SkySports, ‘The most important thing…
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thefa.comManchester United star Phil Jones will start in midfield when England host world Champions Spain on Saturday. Fabio Capello confirmed the teenager will be part of an experimental line-up at Wembley and looks set to face the daunting prospect of tackling the likes of Xavi and Andres Iniesta. Capello also named Frank Lampard as his…
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thefa.comEngland boss Fabio Capello has sensationally claimed that the number of foreigners in the Premier League means England are no longer a major force in world football. He told SkySports, ‘English football has only 33 per cent English players, no more. This makes everything difficult’. ‘They run a lot, they fight, they clash, they never…