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Premier League 2015-16 season preview: Manchester United
Sports Mole takes a look at how Manchester United are going to fare under Louis van Gaal's management during the 2015-16 Premier League campaign.Aug 5, 17:00
Roy Hodgson: 'England captaincy has improved Wayne Rooney'
England boss Roy Hodgson believes that being made captain of the Three Lions has helped raise the level of Wayne Rooney's performances at international level.Jul 10, 03:01
On this day: Gary Lineker exits international stage
Twenty-three years ago today, Gary Lineker made his final appearance for England in a game against Sweden that would see him controversially substituted.Jun 17, 07:00
Team News: Andros Townsend starts for England against Slovenia
Andros Townsend makes his first England start since November 2013 in one of three changes made by Roy Hodgson for the Euro 2016 qualifier in Slovenia.Jun 14, 15:10
Wayne Rooney 'unworried' by England record
Wayne Rooney says that it is more important for England to beat Slovenia in their Euro 2016 qualifier than for him to become the nation's all-time top goalscorer.Jun 14, 12:27
Preview:Slovenia vs. England
Sports Mole previews Sundays Euro 2016 qualifier in Ljubljana as England begin the second round of fixtures with a trip to Slovenia.Jun 12, 17:25
Joe Hart wants to be on pitch when Wayne Rooney breaks England scoring record
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart says that he wants to be on the pitch when England teammate Wayne Rooney becomes his country's all-time record goalscorer.Jun 11, 13:13
Gary Lineker: 'Wayne Rooney is an England great'
Gary Lineker believes that Wayne Rooney deserves to be considered one of England's greatest players.Jun 11, 04:39
Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Three major talking points
Sports Mole takes a closer look at this weekend's Manchester derby, picking apart where the match could be won and lost at Old Trafford.Apr 11, 10:12
Premier League in numbers: Week 32 preview
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League action, with the aid of a selection of statistics from all 10 fixtures.Apr 11, 08:58
John Barnes, Gary Neville to be inducted into English Hall of Fame
John Barnes and Gary Neville are among 10 players to be inducted into the National Football Museum's Hall of Fame.Apr 3, 16:55
Wayne Rooney hails England character
England skipper Wayne Rooney praises England's character after they overcame a 'disappointing' first-half performance to earn a draw against Italy in Turin on Tuesday.Apr 1, 13:30
Wayne Rooney: 'Italy will do anything to stop us'
Wayne Rooney says that Italy will "do anything to stop" England during their international friendly on Tuesday.Mar 30, 22:40
England captain Wayne Rooney excited to partner Harry Kane against Italy
England skipper Wayne Rooney says that he is "obviously excited" to start in attack with Harry Kane against Italy in Tuesday's friendly.Mar 30, 19:00
Roy Hodgson: 'Wayne Rooney has to perform at major tournament to elevate status'
Roy Hodgson feels that Wayne Rooney has to perform at a major tournament to elevate his status as an all-time England great alongside Sir Bobby Charlton.Mar 29, 01:57
Match Analysis: England 4-0 Lithuania
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 4-0 victory over Lithuania at Wembley as the Three Lions keep their 100% qualifying record alive.Mar 27, 22:30
Wayne Rooney: 'England have fear factor'
Wayne Rooney says that teams across Europe will be "frightened" to play England following their victory over Lithuania.Mar 27, 22:13
Live Commentary: England 4-0 Lithuania - as it happened
Relive England's emphatic 4-0 victory over Lithuania at Wembley that saw Harry Kane score on his debut to help the Three Lions maintain their 100% qualification record.Mar 27, 18:45
Bobby Charlton: 'Louis van Gaal will bring fantastic times to Manchester United'
Manchester United legend Bobby Charlton praises manager Louis van Gaal, believing that the Dutchman will prosper at Old Trafford.Feb 28, 15:03
On this day: Ryan Giggs scores last Manchester United goal
Two years ago today, Ryan Giggs scored the 168th and final goal of his Manchester United career.Feb 23, 09:58
On this day: England's Gary Lineker hits four against Spain
Twenty-eight years ago today, Gary Lineker scored all of England's goals in a 4-2 friendly victory over Spain in Madrid.Feb 18, 09:59
England boss Roy Hodgson vows to play Wayne Rooney as a striker
England manager Roy Hodgson says that Wayne Rooney's best position is as an out-and-out striker.Feb 13, 01:39
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Sir Bobby Charlton to attend Munich air disaster tribute in Germany
Sir Bobby Charlton will reportedly represent Manchester United at the unveiling of a tribute to the victims of the Munich air disaster at the Allianz Arena today.Feb 6, 12:29
Gary Neville wants Wayne Rooney "back in a centre-forward's role"
Gary Neville encourages Louis van Gaal to use Wayne Rooney as a centre-forward, rather than playing him in midfield.Jan 31, 11:21
Louis van Gaal "happy" with Sir Alex Ferguson praise
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal appreciates Sir Alex Ferguson describing him as a "great coach" this week.Dec 23, 19:12
Sports Mole's Christmas present ideas: Signed football shirts
Sports Mole picks out some signed shirts that could make the perfect Christmas present for the football fan in your life.Dec 3, 11:36
Terry Butcher: Wayne Rooney "one of the greats"
Former England skipper Terry Butcher believes that Wayne Rooney has matured as a player since being named as captain for both club and country this season.Nov 23, 13:45
Wayne Rooney eyes Bobby Charlton record
Wayne Rooney says that he would be "absolutely delighted" to beat Bobby Charlton's 49-goal haul for England after moving to within three of the target on Tuesday.Nov 19, 00:12
Match Analysis: Scotland 1-3 England
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 3-1 victory over old rivals Scotland at Celtic Park.Nov 18, 22:35
Wayne Rooney delighted with "special" goals
England skipper Wayne Rooney reveals his delight with his two "special" strikes to guide his side to a 3-1 victory over Scotland at Celtic Park.Nov 18, 22:26
Wayne Rooney leads England to victory against Scotland
England beat auld enemy Scotland 3-1 in a friendly at Celtic Park as Wayne Rooney nets twice to move a step closer to Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record.Nov 18, 21:58
Peter Shilton: 'Wayne Rooney will struggle to reach 125 caps'
Ex-England goalkeeper Peter Shilton claims that Wayne Rooney may struggle to beat his record of 125 caps for the Three Lions as "he's not getting any younger".Nov 16, 16:36
Kenny Dalglish: 'Wayne Rooney is an England great'
Former Liverpool player and manager Kenny Dalglish insists that Wayne Rooney's all-round game and goalscoring record makes him an England great.Nov 16, 07:20
Wayne Rooney 'will remember 100th England cap forever'
Wayne Rooney admits that he will never forget the occasion of his 100th international cap after captaining England to a 3-1 win over Slovenia at Wembley.Nov 15, 21:06
Alan Shearer: 'Wayne Rooney is not a great player'
Former England striker Alan Shearer believes that Wayne Rooney is not a "great" player, claiming that he is not in the same bracket as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Nov 15, 16:19
Wayne Rooney: 'I would love to play in 2018 World Cup'
England captain Wayne Rooney admits that he wants to take part in the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Nov 15, 15:13
Preview:England vs. Slovenia
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifier between Group E's top two sides England and Slovenia at Wembley Stadium.Nov 13, 14:00
Wayne Rooney: 'I need World Cup win to truly eclipse Sir Bobby Charlton'
While he is on track to break his goalscoring record, Wayne Rooney admits that he will not truly eclipse Sir Bobby Charlton's England legacy unless he wins the World Cup.Nov 12, 11:58
Gary Cahill backs Wayne Rooney to smash England records
Gary Cahill says that England teammate Wayne Rooney is bound to break Peter Shilton's appearance record and Sir Bobby Charlton's goal tally for the Three Lions.Nov 12, 02:03
Gary Lineker hails Wayne Rooney as England great
Former England striker Gary Lineker believes that Wayne Rooney should be recognised as one of English football's greatest players.Nov 11, 10:28
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