A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Hodgson lavishes praise on Rickie Lambert
England manager Roy Hodgson hails Southampton striker Rickie Lambert following his match-winning performance against Scotland.
Aug 15, 00:10
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: England 3-2 Scotland
Sports Mole takes a look back over England's 3-2 victory over rivals Scotland at Wembley.
Aug 14, 21:14
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rickie Lambert debut goal sinks Scotland
Rickie Lambert score the winner with his first touch for England to beat Scotland 3-2 in their friendly match at Wembley.
Aug 14, 20:52
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Hodgson: 'I was impressed with Under-21 display'
England manager Roy Hodgson reveals that he was impressed with the display of the Under-21 side against Scotland on Tuesday night.
Aug 14, 07:38
England player Jack Wilshere applauds the fans after his side's match with Brazil on February 6, 2013
Jack Wilshere reveals England captain "dream"
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere reveals that it would be a "dream come true" to one day captain England.
Aug 14, 03:50
England players Steven Gerrard and Rio Ferdinand during a training session on October 8, 2010
Steven Gerrard: 'Jack Wilshere will captain England one day'
England captain Steven Gerrard feels that Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is good enough to one day succeed him as the national team's skipper.
Aug 14, 02:02
England's Jonjo Shelvey celebrates scoring against Austria Under 21's on March 25, 2013
England U21s hit Scotland U21s for six
Six different England players find the net as the Under-21s, under the guidance of Roy Hodgson, thrash their Scottish counterparts at Bramall Lane.
Aug 13, 22:18
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
Joe Hart: 'Wayne Rooney is focused on playing Scotland'
Goalkeeper Joe Hart insists that Wayne Rooney is focused on playing in England's friendly against Scotland on Wednesday.
Aug 13, 07:34
Tom Cleverley
Tom Cleverley: 'Scotland game important test'
England midfielder Tom Cleverley predicts a fierce, keenly-contested match unlike other friendlies against Scotland tomorrow night.
Aug 13, 04:29
Theo Walcott celebrates scoring the opener against Newcastle on December 29, 2012
Theo Walcott suffers injury scare
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott hurts his ankle training but should be fine for England's friendly against Scotland on Wednesday, according to Roy Hodgson.
Aug 13, 03:23
Michael Kightly, Andre Wisdom
Andre Wisdom: 'England Under-21 squad must impress'
England Under-21 defender Andre Wisdom challenges his side to perform against Scotland tonight and prove they deserve Roy Hodgson's attention.
Aug 13, 03:09
England coach Gary Neville before a training session on October 11, 2012
Gary Neville wants British quota in Premier League
Gary Neville wants a return to a minimum quota of players from home nations in each Premier League side.
Aug 13, 01:29
England player Jack Wilshere applauds the fans after his side's match with Brazil on February 6, 2013
Roy Hodgson will 'be careful with Jack Wilshere'
Roy Hodgson suggests that Jack Wilshere will not play 90 minutes for England against Scotland on Wednesday in order to protect the Arsenal midfielder's fragile fitness.
Aug 12, 23:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Rio Ferdinand: England team 'lacks an identity'
Former captain Rio Ferdinand accuses the England national team lacks their own recognisable style and feels that short-term success may need to be sacrificed for them to establish an identity.
Aug 12, 23:05
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Hodgson backs "very helpful" international friendlies
England manager Roy Hodgson defends the decision to play an international friendly just three days before the start of a new Premier League season.
Aug 12, 19:18
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Hodgson pleased with Jack Wilshere return
England manager Roy Hodgson is happy at having Jack Wilshere available for selection once again.
Aug 12, 18:26
Rickie Lambert celebrates his goal with Jack Cork against Chelsea on January 16, 2013
Kelvin Davis praises Rickie Lambert
Southampton goalkeeper Kelvin Davis praises Rickie Lambert after his teammate's call-up to the England squad last week.
Aug 12, 14:55
Rickie Lambert
Rickie Lambert eager for World Cup call-up
Centre-forward Rickie Lambert is hoping that he can become a regular part of the senior England squad.
Aug 12, 13:28
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Hodgson: 'No sign of Wayne Rooney injury'
England manager Roy Hodgson claims that Wayne Rooney is not suffering with any injury.
Aug 12, 13:20
Cardiff boss Malky Mackay gestures to his team during the match against Derby on March 5, 2013
Season preview: Cardiff City
Sports Mole assesses Cardiff City's chances of retaining their status as a Premier League club over the coming season.
Aug 12, 13:00
Wayne Rooney
Manchester United's Wayne Rooney takes part in England training
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney trains with England ahead of Wednesday's friendly against Scotland, despite concerns over his fitness.
Aug 12, 09:17
Wayne Rooney
Jamie Redknapp: "Wayne Rooney needs to leave Manchester United"
Jamie Redknapp expects Wayne Rooney to leave Manchester United this summer, urging the striker to get serious over a move to Chelsea by handing in a transfer request.
Aug 12, 00:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
David Moyes: 'I want Wayne Rooney to join England squad'
Manchester United manager David Moyes insists Wayne Rooney is not fit to start for England on Wednesday, but wants the striker to play some part against Scotland.
Aug 11, 22:40
Southampton's Luke Shaw on October 30, 2012
Thomas Ince, Luke Shaw withdraw from England Under-21 squad
England youngsters Luke Shaw and Thomas Ince withdraw from Under-21 duty through injury ahead of Tuesday's friendly against Scotland.
Aug 11, 22:10
Ashley Young
Ashley Young withdraws from England squad for Scotland friendly
Manchester United winger Ashley Young pulls out of the England squad with an ankle injury.
Aug 11, 21:16
Jermain Defoe applauds fans at the final whistle on December 1, 2012
Report: Jermain Defoe available for £6m
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly tell Queens Park Rangers that it will cost them £6m to sign Jermain Defoe this summer.
Aug 11, 05:04
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates after scoring against Brazil on February 6, 2013
David Moyes: 'Wayne Rooney fit for England but not for Manchester United'
Manchester United manager David Moyes admits that Wayne Rooney will be fit for England but not for his side this week.
Aug 10, 23:18
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring an early header against Montenegro on March 26, 2013
Jack Wilshere, Wayne Rooney will feature for England
Wayne Rooney and Jack Wilshere will both feature for England against Scotland on Wednesday.
Aug 10, 22:35
James Morrison
"No mixed emotions" for James Morrison ahead of England, Scotland clash
Darlington-born winger James Morrison insists that he has no regrets about opting to play for Scotland over his native England.
Aug 10, 10:47
Chelsea players congratulate Frank Lampard after a penalty against Swansea on April 28, 2013
Chelsea trio struggling to be fit for season opener
Frank Lampard, David Luiz and Juan Mata are rated as doubtful to be fit for Chelsea's opening-weekend Premier League fixture against Hull City.
Aug 10, 09:52
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates a goal against Reading on March 16, 2013
Wayne Rooney 'hopeful' of playing against Scotland
Striker Wayne Rooney reveals that he is 'hopeful' of featuring in England's friendly with Scotland next week.
Aug 10, 06:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Wayne Rooney left out of Rio Ferdinand's testimonial
Wayne Rooney is left out of Rio Ferdinand's testimonial against Sevilla at Old Trafford amid rumours surrounding his future.
Aug 9, 17:42
Shaun Cummings, Raheem Sterling
Raheem Sterling released on conditional bail
Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling is released on conditional bail after pleading not guilty to a charge of common assault, but will face trial in September.
Aug 9, 12:28
Carl Jenkinson, Steven Gerrard
Carl Jenkinson working towards England place
Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson talks through his decision to choose England over Finland at international level.
Aug 9, 12:11
England manager Roy Hodgson on the touchline during his team's friendly match against Brazil on June 2, 2013
Roy Hodgson doesn't want Wayne Rooney talk to damage squad
England manager Roy Hodgson calls on his players to not allow Wayne Rooney's future to affect their preparation ahead of the Scotland friendly.
Aug 9, 06:03
England manager Roy Hodgson on the touchline during his team's friendly match against Brazil on June 2, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'England lack depth'
England manager Roy Hodgson admits that his squad lacks depth going into Wednesday's friendly against Scotland.
Aug 8, 21:01
Manchester United's Jesse Lingard scores his team's first goal against Yokohama F-Marinos during a friendly match on July 23, 2013
Roy Hodgson names England Under-21 side for Scotland friendly
Roy Hodgson names the England Under-21 squad for next week's clash against Scotland, including eight debutants.
Aug 8, 14:44
Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during the match against Chelsea on March 30, 2013
Mauricio Pochettino "proud" of Rickie Lambert's England call-up
Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino says that the club are "proud" of striker Rickie Lambert following his call-up to the England squad.
Aug 8, 14:17
United's Wayne Rooney celebrates equalising against Southampton on January 30, 2013
Gary Neville: 'Wayne Rooney must be replaced with a superstar'
Gary Neville believes that Manchester United can not afford to sell Wayne Rooney to Chelsea unless they bring in a world superstar to replace him.
Aug 8, 13:20
Rickie Lambert celebrates his goal with Jack Cork against Chelsea on January 16, 2013
Roy Hodgson: 'Rickie Lambert deserves England call-up'
England manager Roy Hodgson believes that Southampton forward Rickie Lambert deserves his selection in the national squad to face Scotland next week.
Aug 8, 13:17
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