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Manchester United forward Michael Owen believes England have a great chance to win the World Cup. Owen believes the key will be avoiding injury to first-choice players. "It will be a different World Cup in terms of atmosphere but everything else will be similar," Owen said. "At the top level these days, players will experience…
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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand declares himself fit to lead England's bid for World Cup glory in South Africa. The defender has been plagued by back problems this season, but is adamant he would not travel to the World Cup finals unless 100% fit for fear of putting England's bid for victory in jeopardy. "I'd…
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Coach Kim Jong-Hun's 23-man squad for their World Cup campaign in South Africa has finally been revealed. Just three players play their trade outside Korea DPR, a secretive communist state which has tight controls on information - An Yong-hak and Jong Tae-se, who play in Japan for Omiya Ardija and Kawasaki Frontale, respectively, and Hong…
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Former Arsenal star Gilberto Silva hopes he can help Brazil escape the "toughest group" to claim a sixth World Cup crown. Gilberto is more than aware of the fact that Brazil cannot afford to ease themselves into the competition in a group which includes Portugal and the Cote d'Ivoire, as well as outsiders Korea DPR.…
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Australia coach Pim Verbeek believes the Socceroos' camaraderie and lack of ego will give them an edge in South Africa. Speaking in Perth, Verbeek hailed his players' professionalism and claimed they were making his job easy. "My players are the most professional players I've worked with," said Verbeek. "Mark Schwarzer of course, Lucas Neill, Vince…
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United States star Landon Donovan believes a long season is catching up with Wayne Rooney ahead of the World Cup. England striker Rooney has been troubled by an ankle and groin injuries in recent weeks, the latter of which forced him off early in Manchester United's final Barclays Premier League encounter with Stoke last weekend.…
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Captain John Terry will lead Chelsea out against Portsmouth at Wembley after being "scared" by an injury setback. The Chelsea defender hurt his right foot in a clash with reserve striker Daniel Sturridge in training on Wednesday but scans ruled out fears he had broken his metatarsal. Terry came through a training session with no…
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Valencia star David Villa has revealed that he wants to face Lionel Messi's Argentina in the World Cup final in South Africa. Villa, who is rumoured to be joining Messi at Barcelona after the World Cup, has admitted he wants to face his soon-to-be club-mate in the showpiece final on July 11. The 28-year-old, who…
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Germany coach Joachim Loew has no regrets about naming Lukas Podolski in his World Cup squad despite recent criticism. Former Germany goalkeeper Uli Stein accused the Cologne striker of being "lazy" and said he was not the only person of that opinion. "I have asked every coach he has worked under and they have all…
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Liverpool and Spain forward Fernando Torres is training hard to be available for Spain's World Cup opener against Switzerland. The 26-year-old underwent an operation on his right knee last month and is now working six hours a day in a bid to face the Swiss on June 16. "Right now, we cannot say whether Fernando…
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Bob Bradley has announced his preliminary USA squad of 30 for next month’s World Cup in South Africa. The 30-man squad will be cut down to 23 by June 1, which is the FIFA deadline, but prior to that, the USA squad will train together and play friendlies against the Czech Republic on May 25…
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Coach Vladimir Weiss has taken a risk on the fitness of a trio of players when naming his provisional World Cup squad. Weiss' 29-man selection included Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, who has not played since breaking a metatarsal bone in his right foot three months ago. Besiktas' Filip Holosko has also been named despite struggling…

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