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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
Dietmar Hamann: Raheem Sterling "has world at his feet"
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann tips Raheem Sterling to shine at the World Cup.Jun 17, 03:16
Jamie Carragher: 'Wayne Rooney should play centrally against Uruguay'
Jamie Carragher believes that Wayne Rooney should be restored to a central role for England's second World Cup game against Uruguay.Jun 16, 08:59
Steven Gerrard: 'We can cause Uruguay problems'
England captain Steven Gerrard believes that the Three Lions can cause Uruguay "big problems" at the back if they play like they did in their defeat to Italy.Jun 16, 05:15
Steven Gerrard hails "fearless" Raheem Sterling
Steven Gerrard says that Raheem Sterling will have a big future for England following the impact he made in their opening World Cup clash.Jun 15, 23:19
Jose Mourinho: 'Wayne Rooney out of position'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims that Wayne Rooney was played out of position in England's 2-1 defeat to Italy on Saturday.Jun 15, 12:55
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
Mario Balotelli goal downs England
England lose their World Cup Group D opener with a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Manaus.Jun 14, 23:56
Half-Time Report: Daniel Sturridge cancels out Claudio Marchisio opener
England hold Italy to 1-1 at half time in their World Cup Group D opener in Manaus.Jun 14, 22:48
Team News: Raheem Sterling starts for England, Gianluigi Buffon out of Italy squad
England name Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling in their starting XI for this evening's World Cup Group D opener against Italy in Manaus.Jun 14, 21:18
Live Commentary: England 1-2 Italy - as it happened
Relive England's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Italy in their World Cup opener courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage of the match.Jun 14, 20:30
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
England vs. Italy: Five key factors
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy this evening, Sports Mole picks out five factors that could have a telling impact on the final result.Jun 14, 10:14
Jordan Henderson: 'England youngsters have no fear'
Jordan Henderson lavishes praise on England's younger players ahead of their World Cup opener against Italy.Jun 13, 20:00
Preview:Switzerland vs. Ecuador
Sports Mole previews the Group E match between top seeds Switzerland and Ecuador as Ottmar Hitzfeld's side try to improve on a poor recent World Cup record.Jun 13, 17:42
John Barnes: Wayne Rooney is England's "most important player"
John Barnes tells Sports Mole that Wayne Rooney is England's "most important player" and talk that he should be dropped is "nonsense".Jun 13, 09:43
Paul Scholes: 'England must use Ross Barkley, Raheem Sterling'
Paul Scholes urges Roy Hodgson to put his faith in Ross Barkley and Raheem Sterling at the World Cup.Jun 13, 01:40
Preview:England vs. Italy
Sports Mole previews England's opening World Cup match against Italy ahead of the meeting between the two sides in Manaus.Jun 12, 16:28
Michael Owen urges England to use youngsters at World Cup
Michael Owen, who announced himself memorably as a teenager at the 1998 World Cup, urges England to use 'the fearlessness of youth' in Brazil this summer.Jun 12, 14:12
Michael Owen: 'Dropping Wayne Rooney is not an option'
England legend Michael Owen stresses that dropping former teammate Wayne Rooney for the opening World Cup game against Italy on Saturday is "not an option".Jun 12, 13:42
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Video: Danny Welbeck beats Raheem Sterling in 'FIFA' tournament at England base
Danny Welbeck beats England teammate Raheem Sterling in a FIFA tournament at the nation's World Cup base in Brazil.Jun 12, 11:16
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
Joe Hart to call on England's Liverpool stars to help stop Luis Suarez
Joe Hart believes that England can use the knowledge of their Liverpool stars to try to stop Uruguay's Luis Suarez at the World Cup.Jun 11, 09:29
Raheem Sterling 'very much in consideration' for start against Italy
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling is very much in consideration for a start in their World Cup opener against Italy on Saturday.Jun 11, 00:46
England to assess Danny Welbeck injury on Wednesday
Danny Welbeck's fitness will be assessed on Wednesday, with the striker a potential doubt for England's World Cup opener against Italy after suffering a thigh injury.Jun 11, 00:30
Roy Evans backs Raheem Sterling to start for England
Former Liverpool manager Roy Evans believes that Raheem Sterling deserves to be a starter for England at the World Cup.Jun 10, 10:42
Video: Wayne Rooney joins England teammates for basketball game
Wayne Rooney and Jordan Henderson team up against Raheem Sterling and Danny Welbeck for a basketball game.Jun 10, 09:01
Glen Johnson backs Raheem Sterling to impress at World Cup
Glen Johnson reveals that England teammate Raheem Sterling has impressed the squad during training ahead of the World Cup in Brazil.Jun 9, 09:42
David Beckham excited by youthful England squad
Former England captain David Beckham admits that he is excited by the young players included in Roy Hodgson's squad for the World Cup.Jun 9, 09:20
Jordan Henderson: Raheem Sterling can be "secret weapon"
England midfielder Jordan Henderson believes that Raheem Sterling can be his side's "secret weapon" at the World Cup after playing a low-key role in the warm-up games.Jun 9, 02:04
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
David Sadler: 'Wayne Rooney will shine at World Cup'
David Sadler believes that Wayne Rooney will prove his worth to England over the coming weeks at the World Cup.Jun 7, 10:54
England boss Roy Hodgson praises reaction of Raheem Sterling after sending-off
England manager Roy Hodgson says that Raheem Sterling's attitude has been "excellent" since he got sent off against Ecuador.Jun 6, 17:32
In profile: Emre Can
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the attributes of probable new Liverpool signing Emre Can.Jun 6, 10:56
David Moyes: 'Wayne Rooney vital to England World Cup hopes'
David Moyes believes that Wayne Rooney will be vital to England's chances of World Cup success this summer.Jun 5, 22:05
Phil Jones not worried about England's discipline
Phil Jones insists that there are no issues with England's discipline following Raheem Sterling's sending-off against Ecuador on Thursday.Jun 5, 14:06
Ecuador's Antonio Valencia apologises after red card against England
Ecuador's Antonio Valencia apologises following the clash with Raheem Sterling that resulted in a red card.Jun 5, 07:15
Roy Hodgson "disappointed" by Antonio Valencia reaction
England manager Roy Hodgson says that he was "disappointed" that Ecuador captain Antonio Valencia reacted violently to a challenge from Raheem Sterling.Jun 4, 21:59
Match Analysis: Ecuador 2-2 England
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's entertaining 2-2 draw with Ecuador in their World Cup warm-up match this evening.Jun 4, 21:38
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