England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Wayne Rooney or Frank Lampard will captain England'
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that either Wayne Rooney or Frank Lampard will captain their country against Republic of Ireland.
May 16, 13:31
Andy Carroll gives a thumbs-up to Newcastle fans
Roy Hodgson: 'Andy Carroll gives us another dimension'
England manager Roy Hodgson insists that forward Andy Carroll has always featured in his thoughts since the West Ham United striker returned from injury.
May 16, 13:18
Roy Hodgson
Ben Foster, Andy Carroll recalled by England
England name their squad for their friendlies with Republic of Ireland and Brazil.
May 16, 12:20
John Terry, Rio Ferdinand
Chelsea captain John Terry unlikely to make England return
Roy Hodgson reveals that John Terry is open to returning to the England squad, but a U-turn is unlikely to happen.
May 16, 10:46
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Wayne Rooney poised to captain England
Roy Hodgson says that Wayne Rooney could captain England against the Republic of Ireland later this month.
May 16, 06:08
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson pays tribute to Rio Ferdinand following international retirement
England manager Roy Hodgson pays tribute to Rio Ferdinand following the Manchester United defender's decision to retire from international football.
May 15, 08:06
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand celebrates scoring against Swansea on May 12, 2013
Rio Ferdinand announces England retirement
Rio Ferdinand calls time on his England career after earning 81 caps.
May 15, 07:32
Tom Cleverley
Tom Cleverley "happy" with season
Tom Cleverley says that he is "happy" with his performances for Manchester United this season, but believes that he can also "improve".
May 14, 11:21
England coach Gary Neville before a training session on October 11, 2012
Gary Neville considered for Manchester United role?
Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to want Gary Neville to join the coaching staff at Manchester United when David Moyes takes over as manager this summer.
May 9, 22:38
Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson: "It's a sad day for football"
England boss Roy Hodgson says that Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement as the manager of Manchester United caught him by surprise.
May 8, 13:11
Everton's Phil Jagielka in action on April 13, 2013
David Moyes: 'Phil Jagielka needs more belief'
Everton manager David Moyes calls for Phil Jagielka to show more belief in his own ability as he prepares to take over the armband at Goodison Park.
May 7, 04:36
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor puts Aston Villa before England call
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor admits that he would love to be considered for the next England squad after his fine form in recent weeks.
May 6, 00:40
Michael Mancienne
Michael Mancienne rules out Premier League return
Hamburger SV's Michael Mancienne downplays reports that he could return to the Premier League.
May 1, 22:18
United striker Robin Van Persie celebrates with Sir Alex Ferguson after scoring a penalty against Stoke on April 14, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Sir Alex Ferguson is a magician'
Roy Hodgson says that Sir Alex Ferguson is a magician after winning his 13th league championship with Manchester United.
Apr 24, 06:08
Roy Hodgson looking pensive
Report: Roy Hodgson to recall Rio Ferdinand to England squad?
England coach Roy Hodgson is reportedly ready to recall Rio Ferdinand for the upcoming friendlies against Brazil and the Republic of Ireland.
Apr 24, 01:48
Jack Wilshere celebrates scoring the opening goal during the FA Cup third round replay against Swansea on January 16, 2013
Jack Wilshere to miss England summer friendlies?
Jack Wilshere will undergo surgery on an ankle problem at the end of the season and as a result will miss England's summer friendlies, according to a report.
Apr 21, 01:52
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
Steve Clarke to hold West Bromwich Albion talks?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly ready to hold talks with manager Steve Clarke over a new contract at the club.
Apr 20, 00:16
Andy Carroll is congratulated by team mate Matt Jarvis after scoring his second against West Brom on March 30, 2013
Sam Allardyce: 'England's Roy Hodgson is scared to play Andy Carroll'
Sam Allardyce believes that England coach Roy Hodgson is too "scared" to call Andy Carroll into his international squad.
Apr 19, 08:31
Roy Hodgson looking pensive
Roy Hodgson: 'Premier League puts England at disadvantage'
Roy Hodgson says that his job as England manager is made difficult by the number of foreign players in the Premier League.
Apr 17, 07:35
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson leaves the pitch after his sides win over Fulham on January 26, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson against Roy Hodgson's international break critique
Sir Alex Ferguson hits back at Roy Hodgson's claims by suggesting that managers should be allowed to rest their players during international breaks.
Apr 12, 09:36
England coach Gary Neville before a training session on October 11, 2012
Gary Neville: 'Foreign footballers stunting English players' growth'
Gary Neville claims that clubs in England should maintain faith in budding young English footballers and not replace them with foreign players.
Apr 12, 06:44
Roy Hodgson watches on
Roy Hodgson laments clubs' attitude towards international breaks
England coach Roy Hodgson laments Premier League managers' attitude towards international breaks.
Apr 12, 06:28
England coach Gary Neville before a training session on October 11, 2012
Gary Neville reveals he has been offered managerial roles
Gary Neville reveals that he has been offered managerial roles since his retirement from the game.
Apr 11, 15:59
West Brom boss Steve Clarke during the match against West Ham on March 30, 2013
Billy Jones praises Steve Clarke
West Bromwich Albion defender Billy Jones says that current boss Steve Clarke is similar to England manager Roy Hodgson.
Apr 3, 13:25
England boss Roy Hodgson walks out the tunnel before the game with Montenegro on March 26, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Participation in friendlies not a concern'
Roy Hodgson believes that England players will make themselves available for friendlies during May and June.
Mar 31, 11:49
Managers Roberto Martinez and Harry Redknapp before the game between Wigan and QPR on December 8, 2012
Harry Redknapp tips Roberto Martinez for England job
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp tips Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez to manage England.
Mar 31, 06:56
Grant Holt and Neil Taylor
Grant Holt slams England set-up
Grant Holt claims that only players from top clubs get picked by England, and that he and Rickie Lambert should have had a chance.
Mar 30, 14:53
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson leaves the pitch after his sides win over Fulham on January 26, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'I encouraged Rio Ferdinand to hold Roy Hodgson talks'
Sir Alex Ferguson says that he "encouraged" Rio Ferdinand to meet with Roy Hodgson in order to discuss the defender's England snub.
Mar 29, 10:21
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand battles for the ball with Chelsea's Fernando Torres on October 28, 2012
FIFA alerted to England 'racist chanting' towards Rio Ferdinand
FIFA have been alerted to alleged racist chanting by England fans towards Rio Ferdinand and his brother Anton during the Three Lions match against San Marino.
Mar 28, 17:06
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring an early header against Montenegro on March 26, 2013
Wayne Rooney: 'Montenegro taught us a lesson'
Wayne Rooney admits that Montenegro taught England a lesson during their 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening.
Mar 28, 09:23
England players Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand during a training session on October 8, 2010
Nicky Butt blasts Roy Hodgson for Rio Ferdinand saga
Nicky Butt criticises the way in which Roy Hodgson has dealt with the Rio Ferdinand saga.
Mar 28, 06:15
Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand battles for the ball with Chelsea's Fernando Torres on October 28, 2012
Roy Hodgson wants Rio Ferdinand discussions
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that he wants to speak with Rio Ferdinand before he decides to pick the defender again.
Mar 28, 01:11
Roy Hodgson watches on
John Salako slams "negative" Roy Hodgson
Former England winger John Salako criticises Three Lions boss Roy Hodgson over his "negative" mindset.
Mar 27, 22:45
Adam Johnson beats Gareth Bale to the ball on December 29, 2012
Adam Johnson wants England recall
Sunderland winger Adam Johnson targets a return to the England squad.
Mar 27, 17:12
Roy Hodgson looking pensive
Roy Hodgson: 'England can still top group'
Roy Hodgson says that England can still finish top of Group H in their World Cup qualifiers.
Mar 27, 06:53
Roy Hodgson looking pensive
Jamie Redknapp critical of Roy Hodgson's timing of substitutions
Jamie Redknapp is critical of Roy Hodgson's substitution timing in England 1-1 draw with Montenegro on Tuesday.
Mar 27, 04:46
Roy Keane
Roy Keane: England need "reality check"
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane launches a stinging attack on England after their 1-1 draw with Montenegro on Tuesday.
Mar 27, 02:17
England boss Roy Hodgson walks out the tunnel before the game with Montenegro on March 26, 2013
Roy Hodgson not "too disappointed" with draw
England boss Roy Hodgson admits that he's not too disappointed to take only a point away from his side's clash with Montenegro.
Mar 26, 23:04
Steven Gerrard England
Steven Gerrard: 'We didn't deserve three points, but we'll top group'
England captain Steven Gerrard insists that the Three Lions can still stop Group H, despite dropping points against Montenegro.
Mar 26, 22:16
Montenegro's Dejan Damjanovic equalises against England on March 26, 2013
Match Analysis: Montenegro 1-1 England
Sports Mole takes a look back over England's 1-1 draw in Montenegro.
Mar 26, 22:14
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