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Jermain Defoe: 'I need to play for Tottenham to get into England team'
Jermain Defoe says that he needs to be playing regularly for Tottenham Hotspur in order to secure a place in the England squad for the World Cup in Brazil.Sep 17, 10:01
Daniel Sturridge hopes for England chance
Daniel Sturridge hopes that his form for Liverpool will be enough for him to earn him another England call-up, after injury forced him to withdraw from Roy Hodgson's last squad.Sep 16, 23:15
Can Everton keep hold of Ross Barkley?
Sports Mole analyses whether Everton can keep Ross Barkley out of the clutches of Chelsea and Manchester United.Sep 16, 11:55
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Rickie Lambert needs to score for Southampton'
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino says that he wants striker Rickie Lambert to start finding the net for the Saints once again.Sep 16, 02:16
Live Commentary: Southampton 0-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary of West Ham United's goalless draw at Southampton in the Premier League.Sep 15, 14:00
Preview:Southampton vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews West Ham United's trip to Southampton in the Premier League on Sunday.Sep 13, 15:27
Rickie Lambert poised for 200th Southampton appearance
Rickie Lambert could make his 200th appearance for Southampton at St Mary's this Sunday against West Ham United.Sep 12, 09:18
Team News: James Milner takes Danny Welbeck's place for England
James Milner replaces the suspended Danny Welbeck in the England starting lineup to face Ukraine in Kiev this evening.Sep 10, 17:09
Top five England strikers
As England struggle for striking options, Sports Mole looks back on five of the best that have represented the Three Lions.Sep 10, 10:02
Roy Hodgson admits Rickie Lambert concerns
England boss Roy Hodgson admits concerns over using Rickie Lambert against Ukraine tonight, but praises the Southampton striker's mental strength.Sep 10, 01:37
Steven Gerrard: 'We'll miss Wayne Rooney'
England captain Steven Gerrard admits that his side will miss Wayne Rooney in tomorrow night's World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.Sep 9, 21:09
Rickie Lambert "trying to stay cool"
Rickie Lambert says that his path to the England squad is the stuff of dreams.Sep 9, 02:25
Preview:Ukraine vs. England
Sports Mole looks ahead to England's World Cup qualifying trip to Ukraine's Olympic Stadium.Sep 8, 15:16
Report: Rickie Lambert would have been dropped
Rickie Lambert would have been dropped for England's World Cup qualifier in Ukraine on Tuesday had Danny Welbeck not have been unavailable, according to a report.Sep 8, 00:56
Steven Gerrard praises Rickie Lambert impact
England captain Steven Gerrard praises Rickie Lambert for the instant impact that the striker has had on the national team.Sep 7, 11:34
England 4-0 Moldova: Five things we learned
Sports Mole reviews five things that England can take from their 4-0 victory over Moldova last night.Sep 7, 09:58
Rickie Lambert "overjoyed" with England role
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert describes his emotions after scoring in his first start for England against Moldova, making it two goals in as many caps for the Three Lions.Sep 7, 00:38
Roy Hodgson unsure on striker cover
England boss Roy Hodgson refuses to rule out calling up another striker as cover for the Ukraine game following Danny Welbeck's suspension.Sep 6, 23:01
Match Analysis: England 4-0 Moldova
Sports Mole casts an analytical eye over England's 4-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Moldova.Sep 6, 20:59
England hit four past Moldova
England keep pace with their rivals following a 4-0 win over Moldova at Wembley on Friday evening.Sep 6, 20:54
Half-Time Report: England score three in first half at Wembley
Steven Gerrard, Rickie Lambert and Danny Welbeck all score in the first half to give England a 3-0 lead over Moldova.Sep 6, 19:48
Live Commentary: England 4-0 Moldova - as it happened
Find out how England overcame Moldova 4-0 with Sports Mole's text updates.Sep 6, 18:00
John Barnes praises 'role model' Rickie Lambert
Former Liverpool star John Barnes says that Rickie Lambert is an inspiration to young footballers.Sep 6, 00:36
England boss Roy Hodgson: 'Moldova will be hard to beat'
England manager Roy Hodgson believes that Moldova will be "very hard" to beat in tomorrow's World Cup qualifier.Sep 5, 17:05
England's Steven Gerrard: 'No reaction from players over Greg Dyke's speech'
England captain Steven Gerrard says that he and his teammates have not been affected by the comments made by FA chairman Greg Dyke.Sep 5, 16:43
Rickie Lambert to start for England against Moldova
Manager Roy Hodgson confirms that Rickie Lambert will start for England in their World Cup qualifier against Moldova tomorrow.Sep 5, 16:23
Theo Walcott: 'England fine without Wayne Rooney'
Theo Walcott says that England have enough quality in the squad to cope without the injured Wayne Rooney.Sep 4, 07:25
Mauricio Pochettino pleased with international call-ups
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino reveals that he is pleased to see his players representing their countries at international level.Aug 29, 19:52
Mauricio "happy" to send Southampton players on international duty
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino says that he is "happy" to let his players join up with the national teams.Aug 29, 10:15
Ross Barkley, Andros Townsend in England squad
Roy Hodgson names Everton midfielder Ross Barkley and Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend in an England squad for the first time.Aug 27, 14:27
Southampton's Rickie Lambert to be included in England's World Cup qualifiers
Southampton striker Rickie Lambert will reportedly be included in the England squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers.Aug 27, 08:39
Half-Time Report: Sunderland leading through Emanuele Giaccherini goal
Sunderland lead Southampton 1-0 with a third-minute goal.Aug 24, 14:50
Team News: Pablo Osvaldo starts on the bench for Southampton against Sunderland
Mauricio Pochettino starts with the same team that beat West Bromwich Albion for today's match against Sunderland.Aug 24, 13:15
Adam Lallana: 'I'd choose Rickie Lambert for World Cup squad'
Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana tips teammate Rickie Lambert for England's World Cup squad if they achieve qualification for the Brazil tournament next summer.Aug 24, 07:30
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Pablo Osvaldo not a threat to Rickie Lambert'
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino reassures Rickie Lambert that new signing Pablo Osvaldo is not a threat to his position.Aug 22, 21:54
Preview:Southampton vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League clash between Southampton and Sunderland at St Mary's.Aug 22, 16:49
What can Southampton expect from Pablo Osvaldo?
Sports Mole looks in depth at Southampton's club-record signing - the enigmatic Italian striker Pablo Osvaldo.Aug 19, 10:55
Steve Clarke angry with 'soft penalty'
West Bromwich Albion boss Steve Clarke says that Luke Shaw went to ground 'cleverly' to win his side a late penalty in Southampton's 1-0 win.Aug 18, 08:58
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 0-1 Southampton
Sports Mole picks apart an opening day victory for Southampton at West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.Aug 17, 18:17
Steve Clarke: 'It was a harsh result'
Steve Clarke says that his side's 1-0 defeat to Southampton was "harsh". Aug 17, 17:27
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