Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Gerrard England Captain

New England manager Fabio Capello has made Steven Gerrard his captain for Wednesday's friendly against Switzerland, his first match in charge.

The Liverpool midfielder steps into the role until Capello has had more time to decide on a permanent skipper, with previous incumbent John Terry injured.

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Thursday, September 27, 2007

Owen bound for surgery

Michael Owen appears set to have surgery to prevent a hernia - as well to repair his injured groin.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce has confirmed his England striker is being advised he needs to have his stomach lining strengthened and his torn adductor muscle also treated.

Owen, 27, is therefore thought almost certain to miss next month's crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers against Estonia and Russia.

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Tuesday, September 11, 2007

Gerrard happy with current England side.

Steven Gerrard believes the current England squad possesses more quality than any other he has been involved in since making his debut seven years ago.

But the Liverpool midfielder also admits actions speak louder than words and acknowledges England need to stop under-achieving and start progressing beyond the quarter-final stages of major tournaments.

Gerrard's faith may raise a few eyebrows given that qualification for the Euro 2008 finals remains in the balance despite Saturday's encouraging performance against Israel.

Steven Gerrard says there has been no problem with Rafa Benitez over his decision to play through the pain-barrier for England.

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Friday, August 31, 2007

Ironman Gerrard to play for England

Steven Gerrard has indicated to England coach Steve McClaren he would be willing to have pain-killing injections to get him through next week's crucial Euro 2008 double-header against Israel and Russia.

Gerrard will not play for Liverpool against Derby at Anfield on Saturday but will join up with the England squad.

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Wednesday, June 06, 2007

Crouch & Owen 'set for Estonia'

Striker Peter Crouch is set to get the nod to start alongside Michael Owen in attack for England in their Euro 2008 qualifier against Estonia.

Crouch would replace Alan Smith, who started in the friendly against Brazil.

Ledley King is the favourite to partner John Terry in central defence with Jamie Carragher missing out.

Carragher played at right-back against Brazil but is expected to be replaced by Wes Brown, while Wayne Bridge will replace Nickey Shorey at left-back."

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