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Phil Neville lends backing to Leighton Baines
Phil Neville says that Leighton Baines will bounce back from his negative performance at the weekend against Italy.Jun 18, 13:15
How to solve a problem like Wayne Rooney?
As the debate over Wayne Rooney's place in the England team intensifies, Sports Mole assesses the options available to Roy Hodgson where the striker is concerned.Jun 17, 11:34
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Nike 'anger Adidas over England stars' clothing'
Adidas are reportedly angry with Nike regarding the leisure clothing that they have provided for England players during the World Cup.Jun 16, 09:00
Alan Hansen: 'England miss Ashley Cole at World Cup'
Alan Hansen believes that England are missing Ashley Cole following their defeat to Italy in the World Cup on Saturday.Jun 16, 05:53
How must England improve against Uruguay?
Sports Mole considers three ways in which England should improve if they are to beat Uruguay.Jun 15, 11:01
Match Analysis: England 1-2 Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 2-1 defeat to Italy in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup.Jun 15, 00:46
Report: Raheem Sterling starts for England in Manaus
A report claims that England manager Roy Hodgson has selected an attacking looking lineup for tonight's match against Italy.Jun 14, 19:46
Leighton Baines hails England team spirit
Leighton Baines insists that team spirit within the England camp is high ahead of their opening World Cup game against Italy on Saturday.Jun 13, 10:13
Three fans get past armed guards to meet England stars at World Cup hotel
Three supporters manage to trick 20 armed guards into letting them into England's World Cup hotel in Brazil to meet the players.Jun 11, 12:55
John Barnes: 'Bench Raheem Sterling, Ross Barkley for Italy game'
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy, John Barnes tells Sports Mole that Raheem Sterling and other youngsters would best be used as impact substitutes.Jun 11, 09:44
Leighton Baines tips Luis Suarez to star at the World Cup
England left-back Leighton Baines tips Luis Suarez to star at the World Cup, despite the Uruguay forward's knee injury.Jun 10, 01:31
Leighton Baines receives World Cup backing from The Smiths star Morrissey
Leighton Baines reveals that former The Smiths frontman Morrissey wished England good luck at the World Cup in Brazil.Jun 9, 09:10
Who should start for England against Italy?
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that we feel should start for England against Italy next Saturday night.Jun 8, 15:46
Steven Gerrard 'slams Honduras tackling'
Steven Gerrard is unhappy with Honduras players for launching into dangerous challenges during their draw in Miami.Jun 8, 00:26
England labour in stormy Honduras draw
England draw their final World Cup warm-up with Honduras in a stormy Miami.Jun 7, 23:25
Team News: England make 10 changes for Honduras friendly
England manager Roy Hodgson makes 10 changes to England's starting lineup for tonight's friendly against Honduras.Jun 7, 19:50
Graeme Le Saux backs Baines to get the nod for England's World Cup opener
Former England left-back Graeme Le Saux backs Leighton Baines to start in their World Cup opener against Italy.Jun 5, 06:20
Phil Jagielka delighted for John Stones
Phil Jagielka reveals that he was proud to see Everton teammate John Stones make his England debut in the Three Lions' 3-0 victory over Peru at Wembley.Jun 2, 05:00
England ease to victory over Peru in World Cup warm-up clash
Strikes from Daniel Sturridge, Gary Cahill and Phil Jagielka hand England a comfortable win over Peru in their final match on home soil before the start of the World Cup.May 30, 20:55
Half-Time Report: Daniel Sturridge hands England lead against Peru
Daniel Sturridge scores in the 32nd minute to hand England a one-goal advantage at the break in their warm-up clash with Peru at Wembley.May 30, 19:48
Team News: Roy Hodgson hands starts to Danny Welbeck, Adam Lallana
England boss Roy Hodgson hands starts to Adam Lallana and Danny Welbeck in his side's final game on home soil before the start of the World Cup against Brazil.May 30, 18:17
Danny Welbeck, Adam Lallana 'to start for England against Peru'
Roy Hodgson reportedly chooses Danny Welbeck and Adam Lallana to start for England against Peru in Friday's Wembley friendly.May 30, 17:01
Leighton Baines hails innovative Roberto Martinez
Everton defender Leighton Baines praises manager Roberto Martinez for improving everyone at the club since his arrival last summer.May 25, 14:42
Southampton's Luke Shaw ignoring transfer speculation at World Cup
Luke Shaw insists that he is ignoring transfer speculation and purely focusing on his World Cup campaign with England.May 23, 14:32
Leighton Baines impressed by "amazing" Luke Shaw
Leighton Baines believes that Luke Shaw will be an England regular for the next 15 years.May 22, 01:27
David Seaman: 'Ashley Cole a great signing for any club'
Talking to Sports Mole, David Seaman discusses the future of his former Arsenal teammate Ashley Cole and tells us why the left-back should be going to the World Cup.May 21, 11:16
Leighton Baines impressed by attitude of Bryan Oviedo
Leighton Baines praises the attitude shown by Bryan Oviedo since he suffered a broken leg in January.May 16, 04:57
Roy Hodgson open to Ashley Cole return
England boss Roy Hodgson hopes that Ashley Cole would come out of international retirement if Leighton Baines were to suffer an injury before the World Cup.May 13, 08:09
Leighton Baines talks up "encouraging" season
Everton defender Leighton Baines talks up what he feels was a "really encouraging" season at Goodison Park.May 13, 03:01
Ashley Cole left out of England World Cup squad
Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole is left out of the England squad for this summer's World Cup having turned down a standby role behind Luke Shaw.May 11, 21:08
Report: Manchester United make £27m bid for Southampton's Luke Shaw
Manchester United make a £27m bid for Southampton full-back Luke Shaw, according to reports.May 11, 20:13
Alan Stubbs: 'Everton must keep Ross Barkley, he's the future'
Everton coach Alan Stubbs believes that the club need to keep Ross Barkley because he is the "future" at Goodison Park.May 8, 10:34
Sports Mole's England World Cup squad
With England manager Roy Hodgson due to name his World Cup next week, Sports Mole selects the 23 players that we believe should be going to Brazil.May 7, 14:27
On this day: Gary Neville nets first Manchester United goal
Seventeen years ago today, Gary Neville scores his first Manchester United goal during a 3-3 home draw with Middlesbrough.May 5, 08:41
Edin Dzeko double sends Manchester City to top of Premier League
Manchester City top the Premier League table courtesy of a narrow 3-2 victory against Everton at Goodison Park.May 3, 18:25
Leighton Baines: 'Transfer speculation was stressful'
Leighton Baines admits that the transfer speculation which surrounded him last summer was stressful.May 3, 01:09
Preview:Everton vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews the huge clash between Everton and Manchester City as the Citizens chase Premier League glory and the Toffees pursue a top-four finish.May 1, 20:40
Preview:Swansea City vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Swansea City and Southampton in Wales, with both teams having little to play for over the final two games.May 1, 18:35
Ashley Cole: People want me to "fail"
Chelsea defender Ashley Cole claims that people want to see him "fail" in his attempts to be part of England's World Cup squad.Apr 29, 02:01
Roberto Martinez: 'Everton need six or seven signings'
Everton manager Roberto Martinez admits that they will have to sign at least six players in the summer in order to compete both domestically and in Europe next season.Apr 29, 00:46
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