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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Wayne Rooney in action during England training on October 4, 2016")
Gareth Southgate confirms Wayne Rooney won't start for England
England interim boss Gareth Southgate confirms that Wayne Rooney will start the World Cup qualifying fixture with Slovenia on the bench.Oct 10, 17:46
Slovenia boss Srecko Katanec hopes Wayne Rooney is dropped
Slovenia boss Srecko Katanec hopes that England captain Wayne Rooney is dropped for Tuesday night's 2018 World Cup qualification match.Oct 10, 14:06
England captain Wayne Rooney 'dropped for World Cup qualifier against Slovenia'
England interim manager Gareth Southgate will reportedly drop Wayne Rooney from his starting lineup for tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.Oct 10, 10:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fwayne-rooney_2.JPG "Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney on the bench during his side's 1-1 draw with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Gareth Southgate: 'Wayne Rooney form for Manchester United irrelevant'
Interim England boss Gareth Southgate claims that Wayne Rooney's current spell out of the Manchester United starting lineup is "irrelevant" to the national team.Oct 9, 21:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Jordan Henderson defends under-fire Wayne Rooney
Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson defends under-fire England captain Wayne Rooney, who is once again in the spotlight.Oct 9, 17:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016")
Sir Trevor Brooking backs Gareth Southgate for England job
Former FA director of development Sir Trevor Brooking backs Gareth Southgate to get the England job up to and beyond the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Oct 9, 14:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fmarcus-rashford_4.jpg "Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford trains with England ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia")
Gareth Southgate coy on Marcus Rashford involvement
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate insists that he has not yet decided whether Marcus Rashford will start the World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.Oct 9, 14:26
Jan Oblak: 'Wayne Rooney still England's main man'
Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak claims that Wayne Rooney is still England's best player despite the criticism currently surrounding the Three Lions captain.Oct 9, 12:26
Football Association 'distance themselves' from Roberto Mancini appointment
It is claimed that Roberto Mancini was not invited to the Royal Box at Wembley for England's meeting with Malta, despite reports to the contrary.Oct 9, 09:12
Gareth Southgate 'bemused' by Wayne Rooney boos
Interim England boss Gareth Southgate criticises the supporters that booed Wayne Rooney in Saturday's 2-0 win over Malta.Oct 8, 20:24
Gareth Southgate hails "outstanding" Jesse Lingard
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate is effusive in his praise for the "outstanding" Jesse Lingard following his international debut against Malta.Oct 8, 18:49
Kieran Gibbs replaces injured Ryan Bertrand in England squad
Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs replaces the injured Ryan Bertrand in the England squad to face Slovenia.Oct 8, 18:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
Gareth Southgate "pleased" with England win over Malta
England interim manager Gareth Southgate admits that his side should have beaten Malta by more, but insists that he is "pleased" with the 2-0 victory.Oct 8, 18:34
Dele Alli: 'England need to be more clinical'
England midfielder Dele Alli concedes that the team lacked a clinical edge during their 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Malta at Wembley.Oct 8, 18:25
Jordan Henderson: 'We should have scored more'
England midfielder Jordan Henderson admits that his side should have scored more goals during their 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Malta at Wembley.Oct 8, 18:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during the match against USA Under-23s on September 3, 2015")
Gareth Southgate reign begins with victory over Malta
England ease to a 2-0 win over Malta to make it two wins from two in their World Cup qualifying campaign and get Gareth Southgate off to a winning start as manager.Oct 8, 17:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fsam-allardyce_2.jpg "Sam Allardyce takes England training on August 30, 2016")
Greg Clarke: 'FA had to act swiftly when sacking Sam Allardyce'
FA chairman Greg Clarke explains the governing body's decision to part company with Sam Allardyce, which he describes as an "entirely regrettable episode" for England.Oct 8, 17:18
Live Commentary: England 2-0 Malta - as it happened
Relive England's 2-0 win over Malta as goals from Daniel Sturridge and Dele Alli gets Gareth Southgate's reign off to a winning start at Wembley.Oct 8, 15:00
Team News: Jesse Lingard makes England debut
Jesse Lingard is handed his England debut as Gareth Southgate names his XI to face Malta.Oct 8, 14:57
Gareth Southgate wants "brave" performance from England players
Gareth Southgate is desperate to leave supporters 'excited' come full time in England's World Cup qualifier with minnows Malta at Wembley Stadium this evening.Oct 8, 12:49
Theo Walcott: 'England players need nasty streak'
England winger Theo Walcott insists that players will not be afraid to speak up if the team are performing below their expected level.Oct 7, 21:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgary-cahill.jpg "Gary Cahill demonstrates his remarkable drinking skills during the Premier League game between Hull City and Chelsea on October 1, 2016")
England "monitoring" ill Gary Cahill
England defender Gary Cahill emerges as a doubt for the World Cup qualifier against Malta after missing training due to a sore throat.Oct 7, 19:17
Gareth Southgate confirms Theo Walcott start
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Theo Walcott will start his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley.Oct 7, 19:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Ftheo-walcott_2.jpg "Theo Walcott in action during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Basel on September 28, 2016")
Theo Walcott refuses to dwell on the past
Arsenal and England winger Theo Walcott insists that his sole focus is on the next match as he looks to continue the form that has seen him score four goals in four games.Oct 7, 18:25
Theo Walcott calls for England to "be brave"
England winger Theo Walcott urges his side to "be brave" and "go for it" during their World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley.Oct 7, 18:12
Theo Walcott: 'We want fans to enjoy English football again'
Theo Walcott says that he and his England teammates want to make English football enjoyable again ahead of tomorrow's World Cup qualifier against Malta.Oct 7, 17:58
Gareth Southgate quiet on Wayne Rooney position for England qualifier
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate refuses to reveal whether Wayne Rooney will play up front or in midfield against Malta.Oct 7, 17:46
Danny Rose: 'Arsene Wenger could do wonders for England as manager'
Danny Rose says that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger would do "wonders" for England if he was appointed manager.Oct 7, 11:58
Crystal Palace's Andros Townsend: 'I didn't leave Newcastle United for money'
Crystal Palace winger Andros Townsend insists that he was not motivated by money when he left Newcastle United in the summer.Oct 7, 10:55
Everton defender Phil Jagielka withdraws from England squad through injury
Everton defender Phil Jagielka withdraws from the England squad ahead of World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia due to a thigh injury.Oct 7, 10:17
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'I had a kick up the backside after being dropped'
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says that he received a "kick up the backside" when he was dropped from the England squad under Sam Allardyce.Oct 6, 09:39
Phil Thompson wants Gareth Southgate as England boss
Gareth Southgate should put his name forward to become England's new manager on a long-term basis, claims former Liverpool centre-back Phil Thompson.Oct 5, 17:00
John Stones praises Gareth Southgate, Wayne Rooney
John Stones hails caretaker England manager Gareth Southgate and the continued impact of skipper Wayne Rooney.Oct 5, 13:57
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Sam Allardyce 'baffled' England players with quiz night
Former England manager Sam Allardyce reportedly left players "flummoxed" with his questions in a special quiz night at St George's Park.Oct 5, 13:13
Danny Rose: 'England are a laughing stock'
England full-back Danny Rose agrees with Alan Shearer's description of the national side as a "laughing stock" following Sam Allardyce's resignation.Oct 4, 21:50
Wayne Rooney: 'Marcus Rashford will be a superstar'
Manchester United and England captain Wayne Rooney hails Marcus Rashford as "one of the most exciting players in world football".Oct 4, 19:24
Gary Cahill would prefer homegrown manager to become next England boss
Gary Cahill says that he would prefer the Football Association to appoint a homegrown coach as England manager.Oct 4, 16:41
Wayne Rooney hails "fantastic" Marcus Rashford
England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney backs the "fantastic" Marcus Rashford to become a regular at international level.Oct 4, 15:06
Danny Simpson 'questions England snub'
Leicester City full-back Danny Simpson appears to question Gareth Southgate's decision to leave him out of the latest England squad.Oct 4, 14:39
Gary Cahill "looking forward" to Gareth Southgate reign
England defender Gary Cahill says that he is "looking forward" to working with interim manager Gareth Southgate.Oct 4, 14:29
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