Back-in-favour Defoe eager to strike an impression
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Tottenham forward Jermaine Defoe, called up for the England squad to face Ukraine in Wednesday's friendly, is relishing the chance to form a deadly strike partnership with Michael Owen.
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PRINCE Charles is to take the unusual step of hitting back at his critics in public and in unveiled language, insisting that while he may be old-fashioned, that does not necessarily mean he is wrong.
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Batsman Ed Joyce hopes a strong showing in the Champions Trophy will help hold down a place in the England one-day team.
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Gerard Houllier is looking forward to a return to Premiership management despite the disappointment of his departure from Liverpool.
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Simon Davies may not be feeling as lucky that Jermain Defoe exists this week than he does on a weekly basis back at Tottenham. Defoe is being tipped in many circles to edge out Michael Owen and earn his second
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David Beckhamâs prospects of skippering England in next weekâs clash with Spain at Real Madridâs Bernabeu stadium improved today when he returned to training.
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PARIS - Roy Keane&#39;s return to the Irish team is not so much about what he can produce on the pitch, but what he can inspire in others.
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Andrew Flintoff hopes to return to England duty in the one-day series against India.
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HEARTS chairman George Foulkes today spoke of the clubâs delight at eventually landing John Robertson as manager, the Jambos chief insisting: &quot;I am sure he will prove worth the wait.
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Wayne Rooney believes the three-pronged attack of himself, Michael Owen and Jermain Defoe can put England on the fast track to the World Cup finals.
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Brett Lee relishes the chance to do battle with Andrew Flintoff and England again.
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Ian Woosnam is confident that the backing of the Irish crowds can carry Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley through what promises to be a testing Ryder Cup for both players this weekend.
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ALL week Sven Goran Eriksson has been bombarded with advice on whether Michael Owen, Wayne Rooney or Jermain Defoe should be given the nod to play in attack against Wales in tomorrowâs World Cup qualifying match at Old Trafford.
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LONDON -- Not one to doubt herself, or pay any heed to those who do, Serena Williams likes her chances as she returns to the All England Club.
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Sir Alex Ferguson hailed the performance of the returning Rio Ferdinand against Liverpool tonight - then predicted the appearance of Wayne Rooney in Manchester Unitedâs next Old
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Allan Donald believes his experience of being a Test fast bowler will help provide the &#39;spark&#39; that will see Stephen Harmison back to his best.
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Sven-Goran Eriksson insisted England had answered their critics in the perfect manner as Jermain Defoe inspired them to a morale-boosting World Cup qualifying victory in Poland.