http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/default.html?CMPID=RSS320979All the latest news from ITV.comMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:44:18 GMThttp://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/gibbs-can-make-finals-party-parlour-875825236.htmlFormer England international Ray Parlour has tipped Arsenal's young full-back Kieran Gibbs to gatecrash England's World Cup party. ]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/no-major-gulf-with-brazil-milner-550830330.htmlJames Milner denied there is a wide gulf between England and Brazil and believes the Qatar friendly with the five-times world champions was a worthwhile exercise.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/pearce-makes-case-for-defence-399673292.htmlStuart Pearce has called on the England Under-21s to put their new-found defensive resilience into action once more against Lithuania in Vilnius on Tuesday night.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/james-ill-be-fit-for-world-cup-512225554.htmlEngland goalkeeper David James expects to be fully fit for next summer's World Cup.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/pearce-hails-promising-smalling-929123857.htmlEngland Under-21s manager Stuart Pearce is in no doubt Fulham defender Chris Smalling has a big future.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/coyle-mears-has-england-class-514728666.htmlOwen Coyle believes Tyrone Mears can be Burnley's next England international.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-youngsters-draw-blank-522429308.htmlEngland Under-21s squandered a host of chances but still claimed a vital European Championship qualifying point in a 0-0 draw with Lithuania in Vilnius.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/cancellation-a-relief-for-england-210601073.htmlEngland's cash-stretched 2018 World Cup bid could be saved a £50,000 bill to fly David Beckham to South Africa next month after Los Angeles Galaxy cancelled their tour of Germany.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-named-among-top-seeds-917571535.htmlEngland have been named among the top seeds for February's European Championship qualifying draw - but Scotland are in the third band after falling down the rankings.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/crouch-advocates-caution-50258405.htmlPeter Crouch believes England should adopt a cautious approach in the build-up to the World Cup finals in South Africa after failing to meet expectations at previous showpiece tournaments.]]>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:31:00http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/upson-committed-to-west-ham-749196215.htmlMatthew Upson insists being involved in a relegation battle at West Ham is not affecting his own performances as he looks to nail down a place in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad. ]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:43:59http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/ronaldo-may-await-england-152199691.htmlEngland could face either their nemesis Portugal or Holland in the group stage of the World Cup finals next summer.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:23:18http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/milner-display-draws-capello-praise-983726486.htmlEngland coach Fabio Capello feels James Milner is improving at every stage of his footballing development.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:55:01http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/the-threats-to-englands-wc-dream-120244943.htmlEngland will head to South Africa for the World Cup finals next summer with high hopes of lifting the famous trophy for the first time since 1966.]]>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/terry-backs-england-to-match-worlds-best-76400799.htmlCaptain John Terry is backing England to compete with the best teams in the world and believes they do not have to be over fearful of Brazil following the 1-0 friendly defeat to them on Saturday.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/fringe-players-could-regret-poor-display-parlour-823055725.htmlFormer England international Ray Parlour believes there would have been a sense of regret as Fabio Capello's squad flew home from Qatar on Saturday night. ]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/englands-probables-and-possibles-752922566.htmlOne to go. After Saturday night's defeat to Brazil, England have just one more friendly before Fabio Capello must name a provisional squad for the World Cup in South Africa. ]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/areas-of-concern-for-fabio-568606235.htmlThe sheer scale of absentees Fabio Capello had to cope with against Brazil must make the Italian fearful for next summer.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-warning-to-james-683192167.htmlFabio Capello has warned David James he will bring his World Cup dream to an end unless he can prove his fitness.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:14:28http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/quiet-start-for-captain-rooney-322010172.htmlSo, after a baby, a rant and an armband, there was no Boy's Own victory over Brazil for Wayne Rooney in his first match as England captain. ]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:53:43http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-v-brazil-player-ratings-80934030.htmlEngland]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:28:45http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/gibbs-can-get-better-pearce-116401064.htmlEngland Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce believes there is more to come from Kieran Gibbs for both club and country this season.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:25:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/brazil-deserved-win-rooney-242335406.htmlEngland's stand-in captain Wayne Rooney conceded Brazil were the better team in their 1-0 friendly defeat in Qatar but admitted the defeat still hurt.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:25:35http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/world-cup-chances-up-for-grabs-upson-300717395.htmlMatthew Upson believes the battle for a place at the heart of the England defence is "not an open and shut case any more" as he looks to cement a spot in Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.]]>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:43:17http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/slow-england-no-match-for-brazil-87360379.htmlBrazil coach Dunga has warned England they will need to learn how to dribble if they are going to make any impression on the World Cup favourites next summer. ]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:01:57http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/wayne-rooney-clockwatch-168217520.htmlPre-match: John Terry fails a fitness test on an Achilles injury, meaning Wayne Rooney becomes England's third youngest post-war captain. ]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:54:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-v-brazil-key-moments-147521476.htmlSix minutes: Shaun Wright-Phillips races down the right past Michel Bastos but Wayne Rooney is unable to reach his teasing cross at the far post.]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:54:02http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/richards-wont-give-up-on-world-cup-606637859.htmlManchester City defender Micah Richards has vowed to play his way into Fabio Capello's World Cup squad.]]>Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:18:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/defoe-aiming-to-impress-capello-824059701.htmlJermain Defoe is looking to re-establish himself at the forefront of Fabio Capello's plans when England tackle Brazil in Doha on Saturday. ]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/rooney-we-have-to-improve-600377747.htmlWayne Rooney believes England have a lot of improving to do if they are to stand a chance of lifting the World Cup in South Africa next year. ]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/lampard-to-return-home-with-thigh-injury-573220057.htmlFrank Lampard is out of England's friendly with Brazil in Qatar on Saturday. ]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/young-decision-surprises-oneill-360093605.htmlAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill was surprised by Luke Young's decision to retire from international football.]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/terry-misses-out-935327191.htmlEngland captain John Terry was absent from the final training session ahead of Saturday's prestigious friendly with Brazil in Doha. ]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-keen-to-see-the-best-of-bent-723850686.htmlFabio Capello is looking forward to seeing exactly what Darren Bent can do for England.]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/triesman-defends-bid-role-180729328.htmlFootball Association chairman Lord Triesman has rejected calls for him to stand down from his role at leader of England's 2018 World Cup bid.]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/second-string-can-shine-barry-909207791.htmlGareth Barry has challenged England's shadow squad to make life more difficult for Fabio Capello when making his selections for the 2010 World Cup. ]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/fa-no-doha-pullout-threat-728290263.htmlThe Football Association have denied threatening to pull out of their prestigious friendly with Brazil over a row over which terminal they could use at Doha Airport. ]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 16:58:48http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/no-penalty-fear-for-milner-936418941.htmlJames Milner has vowed to step forward should England need his services as a penalty taker at next summer's World Cup finals despite his recent dismal record from the spot. ]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:55:22http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/fa-against-listed-recommendation-370551.htmlThe Football Association have opposed recommendations that England's home and away international qualifiers become listed events and reserved for free-to-air television.]]>Sat, 14 Nov 2009 12:45:27http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/emergency-meeting-for-world-cup-bid-861519969.htmlEngland's 2018 World Cup bid leaders will hold an emergency meeting on Thursday to get the campaign back on track as the Government appealed for an end to the turmoil that has engulfed the campaign.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:02:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/johnson-out-of-friendly-629239959.htmlLiverpool right-back Glen Johnson has pulled out of the England squad to face Brazil on Saturday after sustaining a slight injury in his club's Barclays Premier League draw against Birmingham.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:02:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/becks-to-miss-england-game-as-galaxy-win-42682912.htmlDavid Beckham will miss England's friendly against Brazil in Qatar on Saturday after the Los Angeles Galaxy reached the Major League Soccer Western Conference final with a victory over local rivals Chivas USA.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 16:02:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/terry-set-to-play-442693427.htmlFabio Capello is confident John Terry will be fit to skipper England against Brazil on Saturday but Frank Lampard is set to miss up to three weeks with a thigh injury.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:52:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/crouch-eager-to-prove-his-worth-734754290.htmlEngland striker Peter Crouch is determined to make it impossible for Fabio Capello to leave him out of his squad for the World Cup next year.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:32:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/youngs-england-days-over-740249398.htmlGlen Johnson's withdrawal from the England squad to face Brazil has shed light on Luke Young's international status, after the Aston Villa defender told the Football Association last season he was no longer available for selection.]]>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:32:04http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/brown-to-stake-claim-for-world-cup-spot-685527205.htmlWes Brown has vowed to seize the rare England opportunity likely to be afforded him by Glen Johnson's absence and bolster his World Cup claims in Saturday's friendly international with Brazil in Qatar. ]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:34:34http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/world-cup-dream-looks-over-for-owen-866745581.htmlMichael Owen's World Cup dream appears to be over due to the fact the Manchester United striker has found it hard to pin down a starting spot at Old Trafford.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:42:52http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/charlton-happy-to-be-eclipsed-by-rooney-842509617.htmlSir Bobby Charlton has been encouraged by Wayne Rooney's growing maturity and insists he would relish the Manchester United forward surpassing his own England goalscoring record.]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:26:11http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-unveils-ramsey-statue-870976819.htmlEngland boss Fabio Capello was at Wembley on Friday to unveil a bust of World Cup-winning manager Sir Alf Ramsey.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:04:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/heskey-will-make-capellos-squad-davies-177622624.htmlBolton captain Kevin Davies believes Emile Heskey will be a part of England's World Cup squad regardless of whether he stays with Aston Villa or not.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:04:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-recall-for-bent-331751555.htmlDarren Bent has been recalled to the England squad for next week's friendly with Brazil in Qatar.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:04:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/rooney-co-are-brazil-quality-lampard-576074862.htmlEngland midfielder Frank Lampard believes Wayne Rooney heads a group of players in Fabio Capello's squad who Brazil would want in their team.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:04:47http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/milner-dreaming-of-englandbrazil-final-167975676.htmlJames Milner believes Saturday's friendly international against Brazil in Doha will be the ideal yardstick to demonstrate whether England should be considered serious World Cup contenders next summer.]]>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 07:53:29http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/crouch-awaits-boys-from-brazil-794136410.htmlPeter Crouch cannot wait to find out how far how much ground England have to make up on five-times World Cup winners Brazil. ]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:38:05http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/johnson-sits-out-training-773440366.htmlLiverpool right-back Glen Johnson did not train with the rest of the England squad after playing in the Barclays Premier League draw against Birmingham last night. ]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:09:03http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/crouch-determined-to-avoid-defoes-fate-905267775.htmlJermain Defoe has told Peter Crouch exactly what it feels like not to get picked for the World Cup - and there is no way the Tottenham striker wants to suffer the same fate. ]]>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:30:49http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/ac-move-boosts-beckhams-world-cup-hopes-838329941.htmlEngland midfielder David Beckham hopes his return loan move to AC Milan will be the boost that helps him realise his World Cup dream.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-tormented-by-owen-debate-948334330.htmlEngland manager Fabio Capello has described Michael Owen as his "tormentor".]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/ferguson-laments-friendly-intrusion-426958253.htmlSir Alex Ferguson has issued a veiled criticism of the Football Association's decision to schedule England's friendly international against Brazil in Doha next month.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-defends-friendly-819801636.htmlEngland boss Fabio Capello has defended next month's trip to Qatar to face Brazil in a friendly and insists his players will return from international duty fresher than those from other countries.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/hunt-rules-out-future-with-england-791659605.htmlWerder Bremen forward Aaron Hunt admits he is "flattered" by rumoured interest in him on the part of Fabio Capello, but has categorically ruled out representing England in the future.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:18:42http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/johnson-returns-to-u21-fold-522324877.htmlManchester City midfielder Michael Johnson has been recalled to the England Under-21 squad for clashes against Portugal and Lithuania but Theo Walcott and Jack Wilshere look set to miss at least the first qualifier of the double header.]]>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:15:49