Football: England defends move
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Sir Trevor Brooking defends the speed of Italian Fabio Capello's appointment as England manager.
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Michael Owen has dismissed mounting criticism of Sven-Goran Eriksson's management of England and backed the Swede to ensure his squad challenges for glory at the 2006 World Cup.
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Sport: FA indicates it will not back the Premier League's plans in case it harms England's World Cup bid
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Sport: England captain could miss crucial match with South Africa after being cited for kicking.
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Referee Graham Poll has defended his decision to allow Arsenal striker Thierry Henry to score with a quick free kick in the champions&#39; 2-2 draw with leaders Chelsea at Highbury on Sunday.
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CHORZOW: The England football team staged a silent protest over recent press criticism, refusing to be interviewed after their 2-1 World Cup win over Poland here on Wednesday.
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England boss Sven Goran Eriksson has defended goalkeeper David James after last night&#39;s 2-2 draw in Austria. James allowed Andreas Ivanschitz&#39;s shot to slip through his fingers to complete Austria comeback from two goals down.
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Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has defended the behaviour of striker Wayne Rooney during England&#39;s controversial friendly in Spain on Wednesday.
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England has moved one step closer to qualification for the World Cup finals with a 2-0 victory over Wales at Old Trafford. However the news was not so good for some of the other big names on the continent, with
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September 24, 2004. The Football Association have released a statement to deny reports that have suggested the role of England manager will be reduced to a part-time position.
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Manchester - Sven-Goran Eriksson has sent England sides out to face opposition of higher quality. But in nearly four years he has been in charge, the Swede has yet to see one of his lineups tested by the degree
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Support within English football for controversial plans to take Premier League matches around the world appeared to be growing on Friday as influential figures including Arsene Wenger and Roy Keane voiced their backing.
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The English Premier League's controversial plan to host matches abroad is both a response to globalisation and a deliberate attempt at cementing its worldwide dominance, its chief executive said.
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Sport: The FA are set to act after it was confirmed that England will play their vital Euro 2008 qualifier against Russia on an artificial pitch.
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England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson made it clear he would keep private any criticism he might have of captain David Beckham for the rash challenges against Wales that cost him a booking and a suspension from next week&#39;s World Cup qualifier in Azerbaijan.
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Former refereesâ chief Philip Don has defended Graham Pollâs decision to allow Thierry Henry to score with a quick free-kick against Chelsea yesterday.
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Team news for England's match against South Africa on Saturday.