An England versus Scotland encounter is unlikely to take place before 2011 according to both countries FA’s. The idea of renewing the rivalry was brought about when both sides failed to qualify for Euro 2008 with the idea that it might lift the morale of both sets of supporters. The match never took place however, [...]

Fabio Capello believes his players can learn a lot from Spain, following a 2-0 loss to the European Champions. Capello said: “I am happy because I learned a lot – I spoke to the players and we know what we must do. “It was very difficult but we knew it would be because Spain are [...]

Spain showed why they are the European Champions last night after ending England’s 11 month unbeaten run. The Three Lions were doing a good job until a sublime piece of play from David Villa put Spain one up. Fernando Llorente ended any hopes England had of coming away with a draw with a terrific header. [...]

Arsenal midfielder Francesc Fabregas believes Fabio Capello has turned England into a ‘world-class’ team. “England are a totally different proposition under Capello,” Fabregas said in the Daily Express. “He’s changed them in every respect. They have become very disciplined, they defend so well and it’s so hard to score against them now. “Their defenders are [...]

Luke Young has left the England squad and gone back to Villa Park after picking up a toe injury. The other news from Fabio Capello’s first training session with his squad was that Shaun Wright-Phillips and Emile Heskey sat out. The pair however, are expected to travel with the team tomorrow ahead of Wednesday’s clash [...]

England will not be subjected to racist comments on Wednesday when they face Spain, according to Iker Casillas. Back in 2004, the likes of Shaun Wright-Phillips, Jermaine Jenas, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand and Jermain Defoe were targeted by Spanish fans due to the colour of their skin. The actions of those fans in the Santiago [...]

Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has expressed concern over England’s goalkeeping talent. England’s number one, James, voiced his concerns following Shay Given’s arrival at Manchester City which means promising young talent Joe Hart becomes City’s number two. The 38 year-old is unhappy about the fact that only seven Premiership clubs have English goalkeepers as their first [...]

Fabio Capello has announced a 23-man squad ahead of Wednesday’s friendly with Spain. The squad includes David Beckham who will now get the chance to equal Bobby Moore’s 108 caps. Other noticeable inclusions come in the form of James Milner and Carlton Cole who both received their first call up. There are also rare chances [...]

Fabio Capello is set to decide his squad for the friendly with Spain next Wednesday on February 11. The Italian will be without Defoe, Gerrard and Owen for the trip to the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium, with Rooney’s fitness also in doubt. Steven Gerrard has been ruled out after picking up a hamstring tear in [...]