ITS was the first to reveal that Fabio Capello would quit the England post and Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp would become England manager BEFORE Euro 2012. Our closely knit sources here at In The Stands tipped us off about the move back in September 2011 when the Three Lions laboured to an uninspiring 1-0 win [.

By Alan Duffy

"Oi Xavi, stop poncing about, go long... hit the channels, you f*****g girl's blouse"

Never one to hide his light under a bushel, West Ham boss Sam Allardyce has eased Hammers fans fears by reiterating that, despite being linked to the England job (a tiny bit), he is still fully focused on his job at Upton Park.

By Alan Duffy

Who would want to be the England manager? It seems far more trouble than it's worth. The Three Lions' new caretaker boss, Stuart Pearce, is now feeling the heat from the nation's press, after his brother's far-right views were once again highlighted by the newspapers.

By Alan Duffy

Who would want to be the England manager? It seems far more trouble than it's worth. The Three Lions' new caretaker boss, Stuart Pearce, is now feeling the heat from the nation's press, after his brother's far-right views were once again highlighted by the newspapers.

A pearce-ing scream: The U21 coach is taking over for the Holland friendly

The players are all coming out of the woodwork. After keeping miserably silent and not offering an ounce of support for their former manager. Man, those must have been the toughest five years of their lives? But they're now tweeting their approval of Harry Redknapp as favourite to lead the Three Lions.

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Fabio Capello resigns as England coach- Italian gaffer quits before Euro 2012 is a post from Soccer Blogger. Follow Soccer Blogger on Twitter England manager Fabio Capello has put in his papers months before the team travels to Poland and Ukraine for the 2012 European Championships.

The artist formerly known as England's Brave John Terry. Again.

Innocent or guilty, right or wrong the time has come for the Chelsea captain to leave the Three Lions, and the circus surrounding them, behind. Permanently.

An era passed

It's difficult to argue however much I disagree with the Football Association's decision to relieve Terry of the England captaincy in wake of the racist abuse trial he faces in July.

By Alan Duffy

The FA have finally decided that, until the John Terry case is resolved, the England man should be stripped of the captaincy. The FA expect the trial to be over and done with prior to the Euro Finals, but one wonders if JT will ever have the pleasure of sporting the captain's armband for his country again.

Anton, or is that your name? Now, touch my skin. Worship it.

One should ask the FA why they did such a thorough job investigating Luis Suarez's racial abuse of Patrice Evra and then drop the ball on John Terry doing the same against Anton Ferdinand? Suarez gets an eight match ban, while Terry gets rewarded with a deferment of his trial till after the 2012 Euro is over and retains his captaincy of the Three Lions to boot.

By Chris Wright

"Well Nick, you've got to hold and give, but do it at the right time..."

English rugby is pretty much in the doledrums following a World Cup campaign that can best be described as a 'fiasco', in which the Rugby Football Union leaked on players, the players leaked on each other and Mike Tindall did a bad thing with a blonde lady in a Queensland bar or so is my limited understanding on the matter.

Gary Neville has been asked to give a motivational talk to the England rugby team today. England's rugby coach, Stuart Lancaster, asked Neville to deliver the talk to help sort out the rugby team who made a show of themselves at last year's World Cup.

"When Gary Neville says it is an honour, it is an honour, if the players understand that, then you get more responsible behaviour as well," said Lancaster.

Red Nev leads rugby revolution Former Manchester United and England right-back Gary Neville is to give a speech to England's rugby players on the pride of playing for your country. Neville widely reported to have led a proposed strike by England players over Rio Ferdinand's drugs ban has been asked to talk about [.

By Alan Duffy

Having found himself in the middle of the Andrei Arshavin/Arsene Wenger booing controversy at the Emirates at the the weekend, teenage winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has apparently now played himself into Fabio Capello's plans for the Euro 2012 finals.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has confirmed that midfielder Jack Wilshere's rehabilitation process has finally reached the phase where he can take part in outdoor training sessions.

Wilshere's last competitive football match remains the Euro 2012 qualifier that he played for England against Switzerland in June last year.

Forward-thinking Richards Can Add Attacking Edge To England - originally posted on Soccerlens.com

Castrol EDGE performance analysis shows that Manchester City's muscular full-back, Micah Richards, has rediscovered his best form this season, providing his star-studded City side with a potent and creative attacking threat.

Talksport: England Watch: Fabio's fab five, starring Rooney, Gerrard, Defoe, Dawson and Carroll

Who were the Three Lions' top performers in the FA Cup third round?

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Mirror: Capello torpedoed England-Ireland friendly

Three Lions boss opts for pre-Euro 2012 games with Norway and Belgium

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By JOHN BOSCHINI

Following Landon Donovan's loan to Everton and Thierry Henry's reported loan to Arsenal, a third MLS Designated Player could be on his way to the Premier League this winter, as Aston Villa is reportedly looking to sign Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane to a two-month loan deal.

Why the FA should get Harry Redknapp lined up as the next England boss NOW

Harry Redknapp is the man to lead English football out of the dark ages. I would love nothing more than for the Football ­Association to tell Harry that he is their No 1 choice to ­replace Fabio Capello as England manager after Euro 2012.

Why Capello's reputation rests on the next six months

Redemption time. Or simply confirmation that he was the most expensive failed mercenary ever. For Fabio Capello, the judgement will be made by July 1, stark and clear-cut. The stain of Bloemfontein, of a World Cup campaign that descended into chaos, farce and ultimately humiliation, still lies over Capello's reputation.

The Uruguayan outrage at Luis Suarez's eight-game ban proves just how far they are behind England in eradicating racism.
Suarez is alleged to have called Patrice Evra a Negro during Liverpool's game against Manchester United on 15th October. He and his fellow countrymen claim that the term is not offensive when used in Uruguay.

England Watch: Fabio's Fab Five, starring Rooney, Downing, Crouch, Albrighton and Moses

Who were the Three Lions' top performers in the Premier League this weekend?

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England's chances at Euro 2012 have been given a boost after UEFA decided to suspended the third game of the striker's three match ban following his sending off against Montenegro in October.
It now means that the England striker can play in his country's final group stage game against Ukraine, though he will definitely miss the first two games against France and Sweden.

By Alan Duffy

While he will no doubt now be steeling himself for the indignity of Thursday night European football, Wayne Rooney at least received some good news on the morning after United's shock exit from the Champions League.

The re-haired striker rocked up to UEFA HQ this morning, along with Fabio Capello and host of FA bigwigs, in attempt to get his three-game EURO 2012 ban (for kicking out at Montenegro's Miodrag Dzudovic) decreased.

By Alan Duffy

While he will no doubt now be steeling himself for the indignity of Thursday night European football, Wayne Rooney at least received some good news on the morning after United's shock exit from the Champions League.

The re-haired striker rocked up to UEFA HQ this morning, along with Fabio Capello and host of FA bigwigs, in attempt to get his three-game EURO 2012 ban (for kicking out at Montenegro's Miodrag Dzudovic) decreased.

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England don't scare us France's Benzema

Real Madrid star looking forward to Euro 2012 clash with Three Lions

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Wenger: Top spot vital for Three Lions at Euro 2012

"Well, I must say I am sorry for England!" joked the Arsenal boss

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By Alan Duffy

Next summer, Fabio Capello's England will be facing both France and Sweden in the European Championship group stages, just as they had done 20 years previous.

In the 1992 finals in Sweden, a Graham Taylor-led England side endured a dismal tournament, losing to the hosts (courtesy of Thomas Brolin's famous goal) after playing out goalless draws with both Denmark (the eventual winners) and a France side which included Eric Cantona and Jean-Pierre Papin.

Capello relieved as England dodge Euro 2012 Group of Death

Three Lions get France, Sweden and Ukraine but almost drew Holland and Portugal

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With co-hosts Poland and Ukraine placed in the first pot of the Euro 2012 draw, there was bound to be at least one brutally-tough group in next summer's tournament.

Group B gets the distinction as being the Group of Death, as the Netherlands, Germany, Portugal and Denmark will vie for two spots in the knockout round.

The wait is over and the four groups have been unveiled for this coming summer's Euro 2012 event in Poland and Ukraine.

Friday's draw, hosted by the latter nation, saw Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal placed together with joint-favorites Germany and Netherlands in Group B, which has emerged as the clear 'group of death'.

Capello happy with England's Euro 2012 group but would rather have Russia's

Three Lions will play France, Sweden and Ukraine see the full draw here

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Former Brazilian striker Ronaldo has accepted an offer to lead the Brazilian 2014 world cup organising committee. Ronaldo who holds the record of having scored the most goals in world cup finals history, will be confirmed in his new role today.

Ronaldo who recently retired after admitting that the injuries he had sustained over the course of his career had taken a toll on his fitness is regarded as one of the all time best out and out strikers in the game.

Swedes desperate to draw England at Euro 2012

Better the Three Lions than the best teams says striker Toivonen

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A key aspect of every Premier League side is the addition of new players in the summer. With the league table starting to take a definitive shape, we look at some of the best and worst signings from this past window, based on their performances thus far.

Winner: Sergio Aguero, Manchester City

Roberto Mancini may not be utilizing another free-scoring Argentine, but the addition of "Kun" Aguero from Atletico Madrid has rendered Carlos Tevez almost irrelevant.

Video: Tomaszewski the 'clown' and Shilton's heroics: England vs Poland World Cup qualifiers

England's 2014 World Cup qualifying matches have been announced today, with the Three Lions finishing their campaign with a home match against old foes Poland. England agree World Cup qualifiers England have faced Poland in seven qualifying campaigns for various World Cups and European Championships and on two occasions it has all come down to the final match.

England agree World Cup qualifiers

Three Lions will start with Moldova away, and finish with Poland at home in October 2013

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Several Italian coaches have successfully worked outside Italy in the last few years including former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti who succeeded in achieving a historic double in his first season in charge in London by leading the Blues to the English Premiership title and the FA Cup trophy.

Liverpool will put Kop-flop striker Andy Carroll in a 12-month boot camp in a bid to salvage his Anfield ­career.
The £35million star's diet and ­drinking will be closely monitored – and he is even prepared to ditch his ­trademark ponytail as worried Kop chiefs plan a new clean-cut image for him.