Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe made a strong case to start in the crucial World Cup qualifier against Croatia on Wednesday as England beat Slovenia 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley on Saturday evening. Defoe, a half time substitute for Aston Villa’s Emile Heskey, scored England’s second goal after Frank Lampard had converted a penalty that … Read more
England boss Fabio Capello has recalled Gary Neville to the squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Kazakhstan and Andorra. England play Kazakhstan on June 6, followed by the clash against Andorra four days later.
With David James and Ben Foster sidelined due to injury, Capello has also called up Paul Robinson to the national squad.
The New England Home Shirt was unveiled in the international friendly against Slovakia on March 28, 2009 ( Saturday, which England won 4-0). Designed by Umbro, it has been described as the “most sophisticated football kit ever.” This will be the home shirt of the England National Football Team for the next two years. It … Read more