Comment: Beckham's mass appeal
When Beckham retires at the end of the season football will lose its most famous and influential character
England
When Beckham retires at the end of the season football will lose its most famous and influential character
Roy Hodgson has named Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy in his squad for England's forthcoming friendlies against Ireland and Brazil
Frank Lampard has admitted England's so-called Golden Generation should have performed better at major international tournaments
Gary Neville has admitted he has been offered "two or three roles" in the last 18 months but has opted to remain a coach with England
Read the full storyRoy didn't completely rule out Beckham call up, but said England are blessed in midfield. If he were a defender/striker it might be diff.
From @Natpirks on Twitter:England captain Steven Gerrard has repeated that he is "all for" the use of goal-line technology in football.
England have dropped three places in the latest FIFA world rankings following their 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw in Montenegro.
Roy Hodgson's side also cashed in with an 8-0 win over San Marino but that was not enough to keep them from slipping to seventh place.
England goalkeeper John Ruddy is likely to step up his rehabilitation from a thigh injury after completing 90 minutes of Norwich's Under-21s match at Newcastle.
The 26-year-old has not featured for the Canaries since the draw at Everton on November 24 after needing surgery on a torn muscle.
Ruddy played all of the 2-0 Barclays U21 Development League defeat at Newcastle on Monday night, and will now be expected to come into contention for a first-team return over the run-in as Chris Hughton's men target top-flight survival.
The Football Association has announced plans to stream live England internationals and FA Cup matches on a new Mandarin version of their website.
The website, which will go live at the weekend to coincide with the two FA Cup semi-finals, will offer people in China access to news, highlights, and player interviews regarding the England team and the biggest domestic cup competition in England.
The FA is also planning to stream live matches on the site, starting from next season.
Margaret Thatcher, Prime Minister between 1979 and 1990, has died this morning of a stroke at the age of 87. For more coverage of this story visit ITV News.
The Football Association have failed to find evidence of England fans making alleged racist chants during the match against San Marino
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Current QPR boss Harry Redknapp insists he would reject any approach to become England manager
Read the full storyAndy Carroll hopes his impressive brace against West Brom will persuade Roy Hodgson that he deserves an England recall this summer.
Carroll has endured a difficult time at Upton Park since he joined on loan from Liverpool last August, but the 24-year-old looked back to his best against West Brom.
– Andy Carroll, speaking to West Ham TVI hope to play in every game for England but I've haven't been picked, so I've just got to work hard here at West Ham and hopefully I'll be involved next time.
I was putting myself about and got two goals, so that's what I like to think I'm about. Obviously I like to score goals, so getting two shows that I've got it. I'm feeling good with the lads and everyone is coming together and we're playing well at home.It was a great win. The lads worked hard and I got my two goals and we got the three points, so it was a great day.