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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
England, Ecuador share 10-a-side draw
England and Ecuador both finish with 10 men in their 2-2 draw at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami.Jun 4, 20:52
Live Commentary: Ecuador 2-2 England - as it happened
Relive England's entertaining 2-2 draw with Ecuador as the Three Lions continue their preparations for the World Cup.Jun 4, 18:00
Wayne Rooney to start on left wing against Ecuador?
Wayne Rooney will reportedly start tomorrow's World Cup warm-up match against Ecuador on the left wing, with James Milner at right-back.Jun 3, 21:49
Brendan Rodgers urges England to give Raheem Sterling "freedom"
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers believes that Raheem Sterling will impress for England if he is given "freedom" at the World Cup.Jun 2, 07:57
Roy Hodgson unsure of Raheem Sterling position
England boss Roy Hodgson reveals that he is unsure on how he will use Raheem Sterling in the World Cup but feels that the Liverpool man is able to play in several roles.Jun 2, 03:45
Phil Jagielka: 'Young players give England an edge'
England defender Phil Jagielka believes that the squad's younger players are an advantage for the team.Jun 1, 19:54
Raheem Sterling 'set for new Liverpool deal'
Raheem Sterling could net a new £100,000-per-week deal to stay with Liverpool, according to reports.May 31, 22:48
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
Can England escape Group D?
Sports Mole considers whether England have what it takes to get out of the tricky World Cup Group D.May 30, 09:35
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Robbie Savage: Roy Hodgson will be "safety first" at the World Cup
Robbie Savage tips England manager Roy Hodgson to adopt a "safety-first" approach at this summer's World Cup.May 29, 19:33
Paul Scholes urges England to play like Liverpool at World Cup
Paul Scholes urges England to mirror Liverpool's attacking style in next month's World Cup in Brazil.May 29, 08:42
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'England aiming to win World Cup'
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain claims that England will be looking to win this summer's World Cup in Brazil, rather than use the tournament as a stepping stone for the future.May 27, 09:41
Raheem Sterling to start in England's World Cup opener against Italy?
Roy Hodgson is reportedly considering starting Raheem Sterling in England's opening World Cup game against Italy on June 14.May 27, 05:56
World Cup 2014: Five youngsters to watch
Sports Mole picks out five young players who we believe will be worth looking out for at this summer's World Cup in Brazil.May 25, 11:40
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