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BARRY: It was awkward with England

Barry hopes to talk Bridge round

City ace admits it was "awkward" on his latest England excursion.

Pioneering treatment to save Rio's dream

Spinal injections needed to get Ferdinand fit for finals.

Squad Watch

BECKHAM: Taken off in agony

David Beckham's World Cup agony

Torn Achilles tendon rules midfield icon out of the finals.

Cole bombshell for England

Chelsea star's World Cup dream looks to be in tatters.

NEVILLE: Keeping a close eye on Ronaldinho in midweek

Neville given England encouragement

Former team-mate Pearce says the door is open for full-back.

Beckham fears World Cup heartache

Milan icon worries he'll miss out on his fourth Finals this summer.

Cahill ready to resurrect England dream

Bolton star hopes to be back playing by end of March.

Capello's World Cup Axe Factor

Ruthless boss will brutally break seven players' hearts.

Crouch: Finals come before marrying Abbey

Our VERY big interview is with the Spurs and England striker.

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Rooney handed Golden Boot bonus

England star given £500k incentive in the World Cup finals.

CROUCH: Dramatic impact off the bench

England 3
Egypt 1

Substitutes shine as England warm up nicely for South Africa.

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England v Egypt player ratings

Check out how Capello's World Cup hopefuls fared at Wembley.

Shawcross handed England call-up

Stoke star gets the nod despite red card against Arsenal.

CAPELLO: No way back for Terry as captain

Angry Capello loses his rag

Boss makes honest criticism of Joe Cole and Walcott.

Terry will never captain England again

Stern Fabio Capello adds to Chelsea skipper's woes.

ROONEY: Playing superbly for United

Capello rates Rooney as a world-beater

England boss says his fellow Italians ask about his star striker.

Win the chance to meet the England players

A dream day out at Wembley is up for grabs courtesy of Carlsberg.

BAINES: Must have the self-confidence

Baines has to believe says Moyes

Toffees chief offers words of advice to left-back.

GERRARD: Capello has taken the shackles off

Gerrard: I've got my belief back

England star outlines why we can go all the way in South Africa.

CAPELLO: Major headache at left-back

Who should Capello pick at left-back?

Headache for England boss ahead of friendly with Egypt.

GRAY: Betfair's top tipster

Andy Gray's England verdict

Capello has big problems but England should still beat Egypt.

Bridge backs out of England reckoning

City star's decision leads to crisis at left-back for Fabio Capello.

ZAMORA: Scored in front of Capello on Sunday

Zamora plays down England chances

In-form Fulham hitman doesn't expect a call-up from Capello.

CAPELLO: Meticulous preparation

Capello flies out for final check

England boss ensuring every last detail is 100% right.

Rooney reckons: I'll be white hot

No fear of star striker being burnt out in South Africa.

Baines pushing for England place

Everton defender hopes to profit from Ashley Cole's absence.

JOHNSON: Struck on his return to the North East

Johnson is just wild about England spot

Man City winger hopes to gatecrash Capello's World Cup squad.

REDKNAPP: Peace talks with Capello

Capello and 'Arry in peace talks

Three hours of talks to end feud between top bosses.

Cole hands World Cup boost to England

Chelsea defender is confident he'll be fit for South Africa.

BRIDGE: Refused Terry's olive branch

Bridge snubs peace talks with Terry

England colleagues are still at war as relations hit rock bottom.

TOSHACK: Warning for England fans

Toshack says England stars could quit

Wales boss warns Terry, Gerrard and co might call it a day.

$INJURY: Cole fractures his ankle in this challenge$

Lengthy absence for crocked Cole

Chelsea star injury opens England door to former team-mate.

CAHILL: Long-term absence for Bolton

Huge blow for Cahill and Bolton

Defender's blood clot set to rule him out of the World Cup finals.

Fabio tells Terry to get some help

England boss fears disgraced ex-skipper is in meltdown.

TERRY: Deluded if he thinks he can win back captaincy

Terry has to face his weaknesses

Andy Dunn's damning verdict on the deluded ex-England skipper.

CAPELLO: Awaiting draw details

England get Wales in 2012 draw

Home nations face tough test on road to Poland and Ukraine.

JOHNSON: In Capello's England thoughts

Capello picks out Under-21 quartet

Fabio predicts big things for four up-and-coming stars.

MILNER: On his way to South Africa

Milner has earned World Cup place

Boss says ever-improving Villa ace is the new Lampard.

Just typical - JT thought he'd escape reprimand

Terry denied affair to pal Zamora and misjudged Capello's mood.

WALCOTT: Wenger urges patience with the winger

England messed up Theo but he'll be back

Wenger explains why Walcott has been struggling to convince.

WALCOTT: Celebrating his World Cup call-up

The rise and fall of Theo Walcott

A look at the fledgling career of the Gunners winger.

Terry axed as England captain

Fabio Capello has decided to strip Chelsea star of the captaincy.

ROONEY: WIth boss Capello

Capello: Rooney is a true leader

England boss is delighted his striker is getting closer to goal.

Bridge heads for double showdown

Manchester City man set for awkward reunion with Terry.

TERRY: Chelsea's matchwinner on Saturday

Capello warning to captain Terry

Boss has huge concerns over divisive nature of the affair story.

Should Terry remain as England captain?

Our big-name reporters have their say on the hot topic.

TERRY: In the firing line

Sort it out now - Capello must settle this saga

Paul Ince fears the Terry scandal could lead to World Cup disaster.

CAPELLO: Ready to get tough ahead of the finals

Capello slaps ban on World Cup HQ

Agents, sponsors, friends and advisers all barred by boss.

CAPELLO: No extra security plans from FA

No extra security planned for England

The Football Association won't beef up plans despite Togo attack.

CAPELLO: World Cup plans taking shape

Capello's plans taking shape

Japan set to provide the opposition in pre-World Cup friendly.

CAPELLO: With his captain John Terry

Fabio Capello's ad ban plan

England boss is leading by example ahead of the World Cup finals.

JAMES: Preparing already for the World Cup finals

David James keen to avoid a balls up

England keeper to work with the official World Cup matchballs.

PALACIOS: Winning a penalty at Everton

England line up Honduras friendly

Palacios and co to take on Capello's boys in international.

Beckham: World Cup might not be my last

England star thinks he can play in Brazil at the age of 39.

Fabio Capello gives verdict on England's World Cup rivals and vows: This is our time

FABIO: This is our time - but it's not easy draw

Fabio Capello gives his verdict England's Group C rivals.

DEFOE: Full of praise for boss Capello

Defoe: England have a club mentality

Spurs star still cannot understand axe from Eriksson.

Wenger thinks England can do the double

Arsenal boss believes England can win on and off the field.

BENT: Scoring against Arsenal recently

Jones says Bent must be on the plane

Sunderland striker reckons pal is good enough for England.

CAPELLO: Won't get carried away after the draw

Egypt friendly lined up for England

Capello won't get carried away but is already planning ahead.

CAPELLO: Will be pleased with the draw

England get USA in the World Cup

Algeria and Slovenia complete Group C for Capello.

PLUSH: The top hotel where England will stay

Exclusive: Inside England's training base

We assess the base where England will prepare for World Cup

UPSON: Chasing Fabiano in vain

X-rated wannabes fail Capello audition

England stand-ins fail to impress as gulf in class is confirmed.

WRIGHT-PHILLIPS: Left chasing shadows

Capello's second string come up second best

Familiar theme as England beaten by top-class opponents.

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TERRY: Brazil are beatable

John Terry: Brazil don't scare me

Skipper not fazed by Samba stars despite defeat.

Win a signed England shirt!

25 Road to South Africa DVDs also up for grabs in our competition.

CAPELLO: Talent at his disposal

Capello learns from Brazil defeat

England boss knows his team must toughen up for the World Cup.

ROSE: Scores the only goal of the game at Wembley

Richards upset at being overlooked

City ace is disheartened but England U21s beat Portugal at Wembley.

FOSTER: Earns a reprieve from the referee

Doha defeat for Capello's shadow side

Nilmar goal enough but England are well beaten by Brazil.

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DEFOE: Ready for Brazil friendly in Doha

England v Brazil preview

England take on Brazil in a glamour friendly in Doha on Saturday.

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WAYNE ROONEY: England captain material?

Should Rooney captain England?

Striker looks best option and is confirmed as Terry's stand-in.

HUDDLESTONE: England call-up for Brazil friendly

Capello examines new options

Bent, Huddlestone and Warnock all in England squad for Brazil.

Michael Owen needs to be trusted

United striker deserves a chance to show he still has what it takes.

CAPELLO: With the bust of Sir Alf Ramsey

England confident of seedings boost

Elite grouping on the cards for Fabio Capello's World Cup hopefuls.

James admits to change of focus

England keeper used to want his rivals to drop a clanger.

GERRARD: Club versus country row

Rafa ready to go to war with Capello

Gerrard call-up would spark massive bust-up with Reds boss.

Capello's warning to stars

England boss spells out it's fit or bust for his World Cup hopefuls.

Capello rages as star breaks phone ban

England boss loses his rag and hurls metal tray at a wall.

The axe factor

Grumpy Capello pulls plug on traditional World Cup single.

Ferdinand in injury shocker

Manchester United star could be sidelined for up to EIGHT weeks.

Beckham defends 'perfect' Rio

David Beckham says Rio Ferdinand will come through his tough spell.

Ferdinand: I've not lost my focus

Rio Ferdinand tells the News of the World he has not lost his focus.

Kirkland up for England spot

Roberto Martinez tips Chris Kirkland for South Africa.

Crouch at the double in England win

England rounded off their World Cup campaign with a victory.

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England v Belarus player ratings

See how we rated the players during England's 3-0 win.

Capello's inperfect 10 are still looking green

Neil Ashton sees England fail to adapt in Ukraine.

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Blame it on Rio

Those Rio Ferdinand moments are back says Andy Dunn.

England player ratings

See how we rated the England star's performances in Ukraine.

England stars discuss defeat

England's stars react to the disappointment in Ukraine.

Ferdinand: At fault early on

England undone in Ukraine

10-man England surrender their 100 per cent record in Ukraine.

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Capello with his squad for Ukraine

Who will make the plane to South Africa?

A player-by-player guide to the hopefuls in the England squad.

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Watch Ukraine v England LIVE

Fabio Capello's side take on Ukraine, live on the Internet.

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Beckham: In action for LA Galaxy

Beckham is fit enough for Cap

David Beckham is ready to defy an ankle injury to play for England.

Capello warns: Slackers beware

Fabio Capello wants England to swagger to South Africa.

STUART PEARCE turns into Fabio Capello

Stuart Pearce is the new Fabio Capello

England Under-21 boss will be ready to take the top job

IN THE NET - Wayne Rooney celebrates his opening goal for England

England 6
Andorra 0

Wayne Rooney leads the slaughter as England hit cruise control

BECK IN THE OLD ROUTINE - David Beckham (left) could be given a start against Andorra by boss Fabio Capello (right)

Fabio Capello stays strong for Andorra

I won't tinker with England team until we qualify, says coach

EYES FRONT - John Terry in training for the Andorra game

John Terry stays cool for Andorra clash

Fabio Capello keeps England calm under pressure, says skipper

Wayne Rooney hooks the ball in to give England a three-goal lead

Kazakhstan 0
England 4

Fabio Capello's men are just good enough for World Cup win

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