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Goalline technology to be tested during England v Belgium

• Hawkeye system to be monitored without referee's input• If successful, go-ahead could be announced on 2 JulyGoalline technology is to be tested at England's friendly against Belgium at Wembley on 2 June.The Hawkeye system will be installed at the...

No animosity in England squad ahead of Euros, insists Joleon Lescott

• 'It's proven that there's no animosity in the squad'• Lescott surprised at omission of Rio FerdinandThe England defender Joleon Lescott has insisted there is no animosity within Roy Hodgson's squad ahead of the European Championship in Poland and...

England’s Glen Johnson sparks fitness concern with infected toe

• Johnson pulls out of open training session ahead of friendly• Liverpool's Martin Kelly could replace him against NorwayGlen Johnson sparked a fitness concern ahead of England's friendly with Norway this weekend when he failed to play any meaningf...

English starlet looks to future

Manchester United starlet Tom Cleverley insists he is ready to get over the nightmare of last season as he strives to regain fitness over the summer. The young midfielder appeared set for a pivotal role in the Premier League giants’ season, but injuries forced him to miss most of the season and potentially forced Paul...

Steven Gerrard to play on for England after Euro 2012 finals

• Captain hopes for international future under Hodgson• 'I don't think I have a decision to make, I love England'Steven Gerrard has no intention of retiring as an England player after this summer's European Championship.The 31-year-old will captain...

“It’s been difficult for Roy”

Manchester City assistant manager Brian Kidd has called on fans around the country to support England boss Roy Hodgson as the Three Lions prepare for this summer’s Euro 2012 tournament. Hodgson has recently taken over the national side following the departure of Fabio Capello in February. “It has been very difficult for Roy,” Kidd was...

Water under The Bridge: time to put Glenn Hoddle back on the case | Louise Taylor

Like Nordic detective Saga Noren, the former England manager lacked a certain tact. But should his foibles have been accommodated to allow the visionary in him to flourish?Is Saga Noren Nordic noir's answer to Glenn Hoddle? The thought first intruded d...

Danny Welbeck misses first England training session with ankle injury

• Scott Parker comes through session before Norway friendly• Andy Carroll and Jermain Defoe only fit strikers availableRoy Hodgson is worried about Danny Welbeck's fitness as he puts together his Euro 2012 plans and tries to make up for Wayne Roone...

Gareth Southgate calls for emphasis on technical skills for youngsters

• Southgate has applied for FA technical director role• 'More kids should be able to access skills programme'Gareth Southgate has called for a change in the culture of coaching youngsters as he confirmed his application to be the Football Associati...

Euro 2012 News: David Villa Ruled Out of Spain’s Euro 2012 Squad Due to Injury

There’s just over two weeks to go before Euro 2012 kicks off, and the number and quality of news items is quickly increasing from a handful to more than 10. As the days go by, I imagine this list will … This is a content summary. Visit http://...

Blues hero talks up CL final ‘homework’

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has revealed that his penalty shoot-out heroics against Bayern Munich in Saturday’s Champions League final triumph are directly attributable to homework rather than guesswork. Even before the shoot-out, Cech was brilliant in denying former Blues teammate Arjen Robben five minutes into extra time, thus thwarting Bayern’s hopes of taking a 2-1...

Cahill: Destiny denied brilliant Bayern

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has expressed his sympathy for a dominant Bayern Munich side that the Blues overcame against all odds to win Saturday’s Champions League final at the Allianz Arena. Cahill, 26, recovered from injury to make it to the final to provide cover for the suspended John Terry and Branislav Ivanovic. The former...