<?xml version="1.0" encoding="ISO-8859-1" ?><?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" media="screen" href=""?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>England internationals: General news</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/default.html?CMPID=RSS320979</link><description>All the latest news from ITV.com</description><pubdate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:48:03 GMT</pubdate><item><title>Rio Ferdinand clockwatch</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/rio-ferdinand-clockwatch-445027246.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Rio-Ferdinand-clockwatch-a704dda0-d5de-49d0-82a7-7593d6744484.jpg" width="160px">Three minutes: Neatly cushions a header to Glen Johnson in his first defensive contribution to the match.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Pearce hails England determination</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/pearce-hails-england-determination-186565899.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Pearce-hails-England-determination-ef4d4df0-0aa1-4f5c-91ac-9c4b227985fc.jpg" width="160px">Stuart Pearce hailed his "gutsy" England players after watching them seal a hat-trick of UEFA Under-21 Championship finals appearances with a tense play-off victory over Romania.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Steven Gerrard clockwatch</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/steven-gerrard-clockwatch-729395545.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Steven-Gerrard-clockwatch-dd30ffbd-0cb3-4d2d-9632-3406c8195898.jpg" width="160px">Two minutes: Dissects the Montenegro defence with a brilliant 40-yard ball which Peter Crouch only just fails to get on the end of.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>England captaincy important for Rio</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-captaincy-important-for-rio-13473986.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/England-captaincy-important-for-Rio-9ec114bc-fd12-4bf0-a4c4-0dd735c472bd.jpg" width="160px">Rio Ferdinand has dismissed Alan Hansen's claim that he should abandon the England cause.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Capello confident in Rooney form</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-confident-in-rooney-form-716795847.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Capello-confident-in-Rooney-form-a792fccb-f199-4d05-bdee-154bcee5ed78.jpg" width="160px">Fabio Capello believes Wayne Rooney is in prime form and tip-top fitness for England's crucial Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro on Tuesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand looks to Moore</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/ferdinand-looks-to-moore-250089570.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Ferdinand-looks-to-Moore-df982737-d6cc-48d6-9270-9312f6080ec3.jpg" width="160px">Rio Ferdinand intends to follow Bobby Moore's template in the art of being an England captain - and rejects outright the theory he is getting distracted by an excess of off-field projects.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Capello hails Cole</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-hails-cole-783383292.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Capello-hails-Cole-810e1867-a978-4032-9d9a-a5ced30a3c40.jpg" width="160px">Fabio Capello has hailed Ashley Cole as "one of the best left-backs in the world" as he prepares to equal a record in England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney still a threat - Kranjcar</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/rooney-still-a-threat-kranjcar-957871988.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Rooney-still-a-threat---Kranjcar-7e0dba0c-dbe4-4280-8927-f6b0846f9985.jpg" width="160px">Wayne Rooney may have issues to resolve before he hits top form again - but Montenegro coach Zlatko Kranjcar still views the England striker as a man to fear at Wembley on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand backs Rooney to star</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/ferdinand-backs-rooney-to-star-491165711.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Ferdinand-backs-Rooney-to-star-b523dca6-9f3d-4f0d-b073-dc65dabb014f.jpg" width="160px">Rio Ferdinand is backing Wayne Rooney to deliver a top notch performance after his recent problems in England's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:26</pubDate></item><item><title>England v Montenegro key moments</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-v-montenegro-key-moments-335736208.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/England-v-Montenegro-key-moments-b4c5a030-60fd-40cf-a8f5-09be5bd6d7f3.jpg" width="160px">Three minutes: A sliding Peter Crouch narrowly fails to get a the finishing touch on Steven Gerrard's defence-splitting 50-yard pass.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:46:05</pubDate></item><item><title>Terry to miss Montenegro game</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/terry-to-miss-montenegro-game-682633855.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Terry-to-miss-Montenegro-game-bf544656-a049-4242-bdab-613f11f8c94a.jpg" width="160px">England's plans for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro have taken another shuddering blow with the news that John Terry has been forced to pull out with a back injury.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:36:14</pubDate></item><item><title>England v Montenegro: Key battles</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-v-montenegro-key-battles-754979941.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/England-v-Montenegro-Key-battles-d8b91b9e-2c57-4541-930a-145d8bb39047.jpg" width="160px">We look at where England's European Championship qualifier against Group G leaders Montenegro at Wembley will be won and lost.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:10:30</pubDate></item><item><title>England held by Montenegro</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-held-by-montenegro-119775878.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/England-held-by-Montenegro-cd8774e2-d514-434a-b568-bfae03de4f77.jpg" width="160px">England's Euro 2012 qualification hopes suffered a setback when they were held to a goalless draw by group leaders Montenegro at a subdued Wembley.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 22:09:15</pubDate></item><item><title>Gerrard disappointed over armband</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/gerrard-disappointed-over-armband-94873378.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Gerrard-disappointed-over-armband-9acc7bd4-14b2-4701-876a-4ef956eb6b8f.jpg" width="160px">Steven Gerrard has admitted he is disappointed not to be leading England out at Wembley on Tuesday night.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:01:38</pubDate></item><item><title>Pearce warns against tricky hurdle</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/pearce-warns-against-tricky-hurdle-427800974.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Pearce-warns-against-tricky-hurdle-bd07b794-9b5b-4f0f-a26f-091240254051.jpg" width="160px">Stuart Pearce insists his England Under-21 team must show Romania every respect when they look to defend a slender 2-1 lead in the second leg of their European Championship play-off.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:55:20</pubDate></item><item><title>Pearce highlights strength in depth</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/pearce-highlights-strength-in-depth-870121533.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Pearce-highlights-strength-in-depth-69817ac1-f0dd-4534-b756-cf012718f659.jpg" width="160px">Stuart Pearce believes his depleted England Under-21s have the strength in depth to get the result needed against Romania on Tuesday afternoon to secure a place in next summer's European Championship finals.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:18:57</pubDate></item><item><title>Capello has no Rooney fears</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-has-no-rooney-fears-339550083.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Capello-has-no-Rooney-fears-e37a437a-3ea4-405e-bba9-e72ee27f84ba.jpg" width="160px">Wayne Rooney is fit to start for England in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley with Fabio Capello convinced he is in the right frame of mind.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:40:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Bent blow for England</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/bent-blow-for-england-486416765.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Bent-blow-for-England-645083b1-320e-410e-a9a0-def0d1cc9788.jpg" width="160px">Darren Bent has been ruled out of England's Euro 2012 qualifying match with Montenegro on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:40:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Smalling upbeat over U21s</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/smalling-upbeat-over-u21s-738458029.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Smalling-upbeat-over-U21s-f8363199-7adb-472d-9b1d-170b436f1bf1.jpg" width="160px">Chris Smalling feels England Under-21s have given themselves a solid base from which they can progress to next summer's European Championships by overcoming Romania at the Municipal Stadium in Botosani .]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:40:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Hart ready for a fall</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/hart-ready-for-a-fall-281579387.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Hart-ready-for-a-fall-bda8da09-a5a4-4a81-968b-acb6f3eeb4d8.jpg" width="160px">Joe Hart has been built up - now he is steeling himself for a fall.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:40:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Young prepared for knocks</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/young-prepared-for-knocks-302275431.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Young-prepared-for-knocks-ff9358d0-15d7-4f3b-970f-3affe51c1aff.jpg" width="160px">Ashley Young admits being threatened with having his leg broken as he prepared for his first team debut as a Watford teenager helped to steel him for life as a winger.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 07:40:02</pubDate></item><item><title>Young eyeing regular England place</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/international-bright-young-wing-113821215.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/International-bright-Young-wing-79b41d37-1fd7-44e8-98c7-78cdffacbc94.jpg" width="160px">Ashley Young has set his sights on becoming an England regular and is confident he could handle the pressure as he looks to bounce back from missing the World Cup.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2010 06:51:11</pubDate></item><item><title>Rooney - Give us a break</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/rooney-give-us-a-break-7926222.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Rooney---Give-us-a-break-804cb95b-df08-45d0-b85d-7d23d64c6159.jpg" width="160px">England striker Wayne Rooney has called for the introduction of a Premier League winter break to give the national team the best possible chance of success in future major tournaments.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:19:39</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand confirmed as captain</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/ferdinand-confirmed-as-captain-321823019.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Ferdinand-confirmed-as-captain-305a9daa-b643-4e1c-b410-b68f2eb3b2f2.jpg" width="160px">Rio Ferdinand has been confirmed as England's captain for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on Tuesday evening.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:24:57</pubDate></item><item><title>Final training for England</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/final-training-for-england-809372317.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Final-training-for-England-1cbfc377-2b93-4757-bba3-41a7197e3592.jpg" width="160px">Fabio Capello watched his side training at Wembley on Monday morning for the last time before Tuesday evening's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montnegero.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:09:49</pubDate></item><item><title>Bent targets England progress</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/bent-targets-england-progress-509696657.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Bent-targets-England-progress-9f0c9147-f7ca-4ab9-8639-1ffc878860bf.jpg" width="160px">Darren Bent is confident he can make giant strides on the international stage now the uncertainty over his place in Fabio Capello's England plans has been brought to an end.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 15:59:39</pubDate></item><item><title>Albrighton to miss Romania trip</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/albrighton-to-miss-romania-trip-917610509.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Albrighton-to-miss-Romania-trip-68fe954e-e842-4433-971f-6fdd1b977441.jpg" width="160px">Aston Villa midfielder Marc Albrighton will miss the second leg of England Under-21s European Championship play-off in Romania because of a minor groin complaint.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:16:45</pubDate></item><item><title>Downing in for Lennon</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/downing-in-for-lennon-553815946.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Downing-in-for-Lennon-59f393fc-76f8-473e-b154-699723f52d3b.jpg" width="160px">Stewart Downing has been called into the England squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro after Aaron Lennon was ruled out with a sore back.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 12:13:18</pubDate></item><item><title>Bent hoping for Wembley start</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/bent-hoping-for-wembley-start-146856026.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Bent-hoping-for-Wembley-start-a63a5be4-3abe-4f06-8248-ca3288396ed7.jpg" width="160px">Darren Bent is prepared to shatter his mum's dreams by making his first senior England start at Wembley on Tuesday.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:12:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Davies determined to seize chance</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/davies-determined-to-seize-chance-862220246.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Davies-determined-to-seize-chance-5fbc09a9-312e-46bc-b279-20f0f0d04dca.jpg" width="160px">It has taken Kevin Davies eight years to climb the slippery pole from reserve-team reject to the brink of an England cap - and he has no intention of letting the chance slip now.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:44:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Jagielka injury reduces options</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/jagielka-injury-reduces-options-882916290.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Jagielka-injury-reduces-options-4c67819e-f5ec-4bdc-a0f9-d7e5a6c5153c.jpg" width="160px">Fabio Capello has been spared a major selection headache after Phil Jagielka was ruled out of Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:44:37</pubDate></item><item><title>Pearce fails to hang on to Wilshere</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/pearce-fails-to-hang-on-to-wilshere-903612334.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Pearce-fails-to-hang-on-to-Wilshere-b519aea4-f956-474a-b400-7cc195eec978.jpg" width="160px">Stuart Pearce maintains England Under-21s have the strength in depth to get the result needed away to Romania next week which would see the Young Lions qualify for the 2011 European Championships.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 21:44:37</pubDate></item><item><title>England look out for Wilshere</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-look-out-for-wilshere-909110128.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/England-look-out-for-Wilshere-4240c368-ff6a-490d-914f-cdc6c4d6a313.jpg" width="160px">Stuart Pearce insists the decision whether or not Jack Wilshere joins up with England for their Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley will be for "the advancement of the player".]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 20:15:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Ferdinand back in England training</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/ferdinand-back-in-england-training-490165923.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Ferdinand-back-in-England-training-1e5accc1-1dc9-4967-bc3f-fcd36eacf88e.jpg" width="160px">Rio Ferdinand began his bid to re-ignite his England career - and to regain the captaincy - ahead of Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 18:04:28</pubDate></item><item><title>Carson in England frame - Clemence</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/carson-in-england-frame-clemence-33287281.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Carson-in-England-frame---Clemence-5045a4f9-2342-475b-984b-68edccb1f317.jpg" width="160px">Ray Clemence has assured Scott Carson he has not been axed by England boss Fabio Capello but has lost his place in the squad because his goalkeeping rivals are in slightly better form.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 12:39:26</pubDate></item><item><title>Huddlestone keen to impress</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/huddlestone-keen-to-impress-680268958.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Huddlestone-keen-to-impress-6b88e31c-90ba-4b62-90ff-09e7c3749f8a.jpg" width="160px">Tom Huddlestone is determined to hold onto his place in the England set-up following his recall for Tuesday's European Championship qualifier against Montenegro.]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2010 10:09:58</pubDate></item><item><title>Pearce: I'm not ready for England</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/pearce-im-not-ready-for-england-485076541.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Pearce-Im-not-ready-for-England-cf3bdcb5-93d4-424a-8bc5-e5ebe9698cf9.jpg" width="160px">Stuart Pearce insists he has enough on his plate as he tries to steer the England Under-21 team into the European Championships without worrying about who should succeed Fabio Capello.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 15:04:59</pubDate></item><item><title>Davies: I can be the new Heskey</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/davies-i-can-be-the-new-heskey-445000991.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Davies-I-can-be-the-new-Heskey-7e1083ca-262f-4ac2-9a35-80fdb779cae4.jpg" width="160px">Kevin Davies says he is not overawed about being involved in the England set-up and believes he can fill the void left by the retired Emile Heskey.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 14:29:22</pubDate></item><item><title>Jagielka ruled out</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/jagielka-ruled-out-936035518.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Jagielka-ruled-out-3d057e9a-1fbe-40aa-a8b1-298bbf936e93.jpg" width="160px">Fabio Capello has been spared the nightmare of deciding whether to axe Rio Ferdinand or John Terry for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro after Phil Jagielka was ruled out with a hamstring injury sustained on Friday morning.]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 09:45:12</pubDate></item><item><title>Foster tipped to challenge Hart</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/foster-tipped-to-challenge-hart-395149062.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Foster-tipped-to-challenge-Hart-928bc513-b1e0-4e67-a57a-bcaba383c7b0.jpg" width="160px">Ben Foster is being tipped by England goalkeeping coach Ray Clemence to push Joe Hart for his country's number one position now he is playing regular first-team football.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:14:27</pubDate></item><item><title>Green receives Clemence backing</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/green-receives-clemence-backing-302332315.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Green-receives-Clemence-backing-a765d41b-bb89-4aa4-b7b8-1b487b190a65.jpg" width="160px">Ray Clemence believes West Ham keeper Rob Green has the mental strength to regain the England number one spot.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:14:27</pubDate></item><item><title>Carson 'devastated' by England snub</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/carson-devastated-by-england-snub-361196758.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Carson-devastated-by-England-snub-30674061-4b88-4096-a81b-fc35e0001be8.jpg" width="160px">West Brom goalkeeper Scott Carson admits he is "devastated" to be left out of the England squad for next Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 20:14:27</pubDate></item><item><title>Brooking: McClaren could return</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/brooking-mcclaren-could-return-799509616.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Brooking-McClaren-could-return-cedf9a0c-8ed8-415f-9db4-f5a63ac6bf3a.jpg" width="160px">Trevor Brooking believes Steve McClaren could be in contention for a second spell as England head coach after rebuilding his reputation on the continent.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 15:34:28</pubDate></item><item><title>Shilton: Howler will haunt Green</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/shilton-howler-will-haunt-green-592398667.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Shilton-Howler-will-haunt-Green-26a87444-a6a9-411f-947f-9ff671283db4.jpg" width="160px">Peter Shilton has warned Robert Green he will be haunted by his World Cup howler for the rest of his life - even if he manages to redeem himself in an England jersey.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 13:28:18</pubDate></item><item><title>Zamora confident of England recall</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/zamora-confident-of-england-recall-646508222.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Zamora-confident-of-England-recall-b541ac9a-f9a3-4e13-923d-a385c3f2b5fa.jpg" width="160px">Bobby Zamora has no fears about forfeiting his place in the England squad while he recovers from a broken leg.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:48:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Coates hopes for new approach</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/coates-hopes-for-new-approach-241784141.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Coates-hopes-for-new-approach-0657aaa6-60c6-4ac1-87c1-acf889db6f86.jpg" width="160px">Stoke chairman Peter Coates hopes Kevin Davies' promotion to the England squad will bring a change of policy by manager Fabio Capello.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:14:17</pubDate></item><item><title>Bruce backs Bent to succeed</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/bruce-backs-bent-to-succeed-874210053.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Bruce-backs-Bent-to-succeed-89a279bf-d14a-46df-bd1e-377ddc3ac216.jpg" width="160px">Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is backing striker Darren Bent to hit the international goal trail after finally opening his account.]]></description><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 10:14:16</pubDate></item><item><title>McLeish: Blues improved Hart</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/mcleish-blues-improved-hart-605675167.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/McLeish-Blues-improved-Hart-808d136d-05ea-4c32-b95b-5a2430b0f262.jpg" width="160px">Joe Hart's spell at Birmingham was vital to him reaching the level required to be England's number one, according to his former boss Alex McLeish.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 16:49:20</pubDate></item><item><title>Beckham 'can still fire up England'</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/beckham-can-still-fire-up-england-718932279.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Beckham-can-still-fire-up-England-47a6c416-46d9-48b2-86fd-17bdaaa69bf9.jpg" width="160px">David Beckham can still do the business for England, the man who brought him to the Los Angeles Galaxy believes.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:14:52</pubDate></item><item><title>Trippier gets Under-21 call</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/trippier-gets-under21-call-274137327.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Trippier-gets-Under-21-call-73ab7341-9da5-4466-9391-0f328d7e7317.jpg" width="160px">Manchester City defender Kieran Trippier has been handed his maiden England Under-21 call-up as Stuart Pearce elected to draft in just one replacement for the three players who have pulled out of the squad.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 11:54:32</pubDate></item><item><title>Coyle: Davies will not disappoint</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/coyle-davies-will-not-disappoint-524384707.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Coyle-Davies-will-not-disappoint-69335de6-b489-4573-b3a6-82c8eb7e0e1d.jpg" width="160px">Bolton manager Owen Coyle is confident striker Kevin Davies will not fail to seize his long-awaited chance for England.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:04:25</pubDate></item><item><title>Terry troubled by injury</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/terry-troubled-by-injury-824251196.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Terry-troubled-by-injury-1597b7dc-4175-4906-9ea3-8b58e711d159.jpg" width="160px">Chelsea captain John Terry admits he is still being troubled by a rib injury as England prepare for their Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro next week.]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 07 Oct 2010 09:04:24</pubDate></item><item><title>Davies deserves chance - Coyle</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/davies-deserves-chance-coyle-185811892.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Davies-deserves-chance---Coyle-ac61c826-48b5-4f3f-9f00-797c0c5dfb59.jpg" width="160px">Bolton boss Owen Coyle is adamant Kevin Davies has deserved his surprise England call.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:19:16</pubDate></item><item><title>Coyle has no concerns over Davies</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/coyle-has-no-concerns-over-davies-419589734.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Coyle-has-no-concerns-over-Davies-2da54de9-6a36-4ac4-8cc0-d3f60d8d68fe.jpg" width="160px">Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes striker Kevin Davies will bring a "freshness" to England and will have no problems adapting to international football at the age of 33.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:29:34</pubDate></item><item><title>Shilton issues warning to Hart</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/shilton-issues-warning-to-hart-343541606.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Shilton-issues-warning-to-Hart-cd1a66f0-284d-453a-9d4f-1a47bf2cd432.jpg" width="160px">Peter Shilton has warned Joe Hart he can afford no more than one mistake in the next year if he wants to remain England number one.]]></description><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2010 08:24:49</pubDate></item><item><title>Holtby open to Capello talks</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/holtby-open-to-capello-talks-699690655.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Holtby-open-to-Capello-talks-da6d3223-5758-4799-afeb-476f21ccf9ce.jpg" width="160px">Germany Under-21 captain Lewis Holtby would be open to discussing an England call-up with coach Fabio Capello - but maintains he would be unlikely to switch his allegiance.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:55:14</pubDate></item><item><title>Carroll poised for senior call?</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/carroll-poised-for-senior-call-547728595.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Carroll-poised-for-senior-call-dedb74a1-d8b0-4761-b9b4-bf2d16bc0c4f.jpg" width="160px">Andy Carroll may be set for his maiden England call-up after being left out of the Under-21 squad for their upcoming European Championship play-off.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:32:49</pubDate></item><item><title>Grant eyes England return for Green</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/grant-eyes-england-return-for-green-485842622.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Grant-eyes-England-return-for-Green-ced36ac4-99a5-46a9-a1c6-2f0e47dd9aa8.jpg" width="160px">West Ham manager Avram Grant has urged Fabio Capello to recall Robert Green for England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:32:47</pubDate></item><item><title>Capello yet to decide on captain</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/capello-yet-to-decide-on-captain-417353476.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Capello-yet-to-decide-on-captain-09ebb3cf-e219-44c0-8139-3fb5c1879841.jpg" width="160px">Fabio Capello has still to decide whether to reinstate injury-hit Rio Ferdinand as England captain even if he is fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley on October 12.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:14:46</pubDate></item><item><title>Pearce loses injured trio</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/pearce-loses-injured-trio-643987838.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Pearce-loses-injured-trio-32f685d2-2ea1-4fc8-ba4d-d79a9804afbf.jpg" width="160px">England Under-21's boss Stuart Pearce has seen his squad for their European Championship play-off against Romania hit by a trio of withdrawals.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 16:10:29</pubDate></item><item><title>Davies gets England call</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/davies-gets-england-call-59834233.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Davies-gets-England-call-a064b401-8189-4272-97bc-6cf9075dcaa3.jpg" width="160px">Bolton striker Kevin Davies has been picked by England, a week after admitting he had given up any remaining hope of representing his country.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 14:29:47</pubDate></item><item><title>Brooking sees bright future</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/brooking-sees-bright-future-219831952.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Brooking-sees-bright-future-1d1e433d-7120-4a6f-90b7-76290f187492.jpg" width="160px">Trevor Brooking believes the current crop of young English talent could flourish in time for the 2018 World Cup, which will be staged in this country if the December bid is successful.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:49:48</pubDate></item><item><title>England consider extra friendly</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/england-consider-extra-friendly-748371373.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/England-consider-extra-friendly-2acc861e-30ec-4075-8f80-e3a09c53bf6a.jpg" width="160px">Tentative discussions have taken place over the possibility of an additional England friendly being arranged next June.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:29:18</pubDate></item><item><title>No guarantee over Capello successor</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/no-guarantee-over-capello-successor-470771726.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/No-guarantee-over-Capello-successor-611cb8c2-3266-4451-90f1-476dbba18183.jpg" width="160px">Sir Trevor Brooking feels there is no guarantee Fabio Capello's successor will be English.]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 05 Oct 2010 07:26:06</pubDate></item><item><title>Baines eyes England recall</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/baines-eyes-england-recall-691696130.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Baines-eyes-England-recall-d653ef2f-095b-4e4a-bb9b-49047f3dbf37.jpg" width="160px">Leighton Baines has not given up on his England dream.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:52:45</pubDate></item><item><title>Carrow Road to host Under-21's</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/carrow-road-to-host-under21s-822852544.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Carrow-Road-to-host-Under-21s-c3236ae4-6184-496d-bb5c-68326e51a1cf.jpg" width="160px">England Under-21s will play the first leg of their European Championship play-off against Romania at Norwich next month, the Football Association have confirmed.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 18:00:58</pubDate></item><item><title>Posers line up for Capello</title><link>http://www.itv.com/sport/football/news/englandinternationals/generalnews/posers-line-up-for-capello-53305198.html</link><description><![CDATA[<img src="http://www.itv.com/img//original/Posers-line-up-for-Capello-b26c7f68-0038-40cd-95d3-674e69fb62cb.jpg" width="160px">Fabio Capello will unveil his latest England squad on Monday - but it is next week when the difficulties start.]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 10:06:40</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
