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Wayne Rooney defends Roy Hodgson over 'racist' joke
England striker Wayne Rooney defends manager Roy Hodgson over his allegedly racist joke towards Andros Townsend, branding the situation "ridiculous".
Oct 17, 09:25
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England's Roy Hodgson apologises for 'feed the monkey' joke
Roy Hodgson apologises for his 'feed the monkey' joke during half time of England's 2-0 victory over Poland at Wembley on Tuesday.
Oct 17, 08:07
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Three England World Cup wildcards
With England now Brazil-bound, Sports Mole picks out three youngsters that could force their way into the World Cup squad.
Oct 16, 15:59
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England manager Roy Hodgson 'got lucky' with Andros Townsend
Roy Hodgson concedes that he got "lucky" being able to play Andros Townsend as Theo Walcott was out injured.
Oct 16, 14:58
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England qualify for World Cup: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole looks over the reaction on Twitter to England qualifying for next year's World Cup in Brazil.
Oct 16, 09:25
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Andros Townsend amazed by England "dream"
Andros Townsend is determined to win a place in England's 2014 World Cup squad after impressing in his "dream" first two caps.
Oct 16, 05:29
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Martin Keown praises Steven Gerrard, Andros Townsend and Wayne Rooney
Martin Keown singles out Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and Andros Townsend out for praise for their part in England's 2-0 win against Poland on Tuesday evening.
Oct 16, 03:42
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Match Analysis: England 2-0 Poland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's historic 2-0 win over Poland, a result that secured the Three Lions qualification for the 2014 World Cup.
Oct 15, 21:34
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Roy Hodgson: 'Pressure now on Andros Townsend'
England manager Roy Hodgson expects Andros Townsend to play under added pressure because of his recent performances for his national side.
Oct 15, 21:20
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England qualify for World Cup
England beat Poland 2-0 to qualify for next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.
Oct 15, 20:48
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Half-Time Report: Wayne Rooney gives England lead against Poland
England are leading Poland 1-0 at the break in their crucial World Cup qualifier, thanks to a goal from Wayne Rooney.
Oct 15, 19:48
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Live Commentary: England 2-0 Poland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of England's must-win World Cup qualifier against Poland at Wembley tonight.
Oct 15, 18:00
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Erik Lamela: 'England more physical than Italy'
Tottenham Hotspur's Erik Lamela thinks that the Premier League is more physical than Serie A, while admitting that the pressure is on to adapt quickly in North London.
Oct 15, 14:22
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Ray Parlour backs Andros Townsend for England start
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour says that Andros Townsend deserves to start again for England on Tuesday in the crunch World Cup qualifier with Poland.
Oct 15, 05:36
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Roy Hodgson: 'Andros Townsend should be okay to face Poland'
England manager Roy Hodgson says that Andros Townsend should be fit to face Poland tomorrow despite picking up a "knock" against Montenegro on Friday.
Oct 14, 13:11
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Kyle Walker: 'Andros Townsend a nightmare for defenders'
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Kyle Walker describes Andros Townsend as a "nightmare" to defend following his memorable England debut against Montenegro last week.
Oct 14, 00:25
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Jesse Lingard: 'Andros Townsend is an inspiration to Under-21s'
Jesse Lingard says that he and his fellow English youngsters are inspired by Andros Townsend's rise on the international scene.
Oct 13, 15:06
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Roy Hodgson 'monitored Andros Townsend at Queens Park Rangers'
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that Andros Townsend has been on his radar since his performances on loan at Queens Park Rangers last season.
Oct 13, 09:44
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Preview:England vs. Poland
Sports Mole looks ahead to England's final World Cup qualifier against Poland at Wembley.
Oct 13, 09:41
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Wayne Rooney: 'We have top players coming through for England'
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney hails the emergence of several players for the England national team.
Oct 13, 07:11
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Roy Hodgson lashes out at England critics
England manager Roy Hodgson dismisses critics who he feels talk "a complete load of rubbish".
Oct 13, 05:16
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Tottenham Hotspur preparing fresh contract for Andros Townsend?
A report suggests that Tottenham Hotspur will offer Andros Townsend a new deal worth £2m a year.
Oct 13, 01:41
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England's Roy Hodgson reveals Andros Townsend dilemma
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that he "agonised" over playing Andros Townsend against Montenegro on Friday.
Oct 12, 21:57
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Andros Townsend hails England goal as "dream come true"
England winger Andros Townsend says that it is a "dream come true" to mark his first cap at international level with a goal.
Oct 12, 15:15
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Gary Cahill: "Andros Townsend was the difference"
England defender Gary Cahill hails the performance of Andros Townsend during Friday's 4-1 win over Montenegro in their World Cup qualifier.
Oct 12, 14:50
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Roy Hodgson: England have a "very bright" future
England manager Roy Hodgson believes that the future of the national team is "very bright" despite the recent creation of an FA commission.
Oct 12, 14:15
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Roy Hodgson: 'Montenegro win was important'
England manager Roy Hodgson admits that it would have been a "major problem" had England not beaten Montenegro last night.
Oct 12, 13:44
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England 4-1 Montenegro: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole looks back on the Twitter reaction to England's 4-1 victory over Montenegro at Wembley last night.
Oct 12, 09:50
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Roy Hodgson hails Andros Townsend's England debut
Roy Hodgson praises winger Andros Townsend for his impressive debut for England against Montenegro on Friday.
Oct 12, 05:53
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Wayne Rooney hails Andros Townsend's England debut
Wayne Rooney is impressed with Andros Townsend's debut for England against Montenegro on Friday.
Oct 12, 05:33
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Andros Townsend enjoying "fantastic form"
England's newest cap Andros Townsend insists that he must now maintain a "fantastic" start to the season after scoring on his international debut last night.
Oct 12, 00:27
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Steven Gerrard: 'Patience key to comfortable win'
England captain Steven Gerrard insists that his side's controlled, patient approach paid off after a 4-1 over Montenegro in World Cup qualifying.
Oct 11, 23:27
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Wayne Rooney praises England's attacking approach
England striker Wayne Rooney insists that Roy Hodgson's bold team selection created the platform for last night's 4-1 win over Montenegro.
Oct 11, 23:11
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Roy Hodgson relieved Andros Townsend gamble paid off
England manager Roy Hodgson praises Andros Townsend for a memorable debut against Montenegro, while admitting that he agonised over the decision to start the young winger.
Oct 11, 22:42
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Roy Hodgson: 'England job only half done'
England boss Roy Hodgson insists that it is only 'job half done' after the Three Lions beat Montenegro in the first of their crucial World Cup qualifying double bill.
Oct 11, 21:59
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Match Analysis: England 4-1 Montenegro
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's vital 4-1 win over Montenegro at Wembley this evening.
Oct 11, 21:35
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Debut Andros Townsend goal secures England win
Debutante Andros Townsend is among the scorers as England beat Montenegro 4-1 at Wembley to move back to the top of World Cup qualification Group H.
Oct 11, 20:53
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Half-Time Report: England being held by Montenegro at Wembley
England, temporarily at least, drop to second place in Group H after Ukraine win and Montenegro hold them at 0-0 in the first half of their World Cup qualifier at Wembley.
Oct 11, 19:48
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Team News: Andros Townsend makes England debut, Daniel Sturridge starts
Roy Hodgson hands an international debut to winger Andros Townsend, and also starts Daniel Sturridge and Danny Welbeck for England's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro at Wembley.
Oct 11, 18:12
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Live Commentary: England 4-1 Montenegro - as it happened
Relive England's 4-1 win over Montenegro with Sports Mole's live play-by-play account of the match.
Oct 11, 18:00
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