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On this day: David Beckham strike downs Finland
Fourteen years ago today, David Beckham struck his second goal for England to secure a 2-1 victory over Finland.Mar 24, 10:00
On this day: Chelsea's unbeaten European home record ends
Fifteen years ago today, Italian outfit Lazio inflicted a first ever European home defeat on Chelsea.Mar 22, 08:00
Report: Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse rejects China move
Newcastle United striker Papiss Cisse will reportedly reject a £23m move to China as he ponders staying at the Magpies.Jan 24, 22:33
On this day: Blackburn Rovers sign Manchester United striker Andy Cole
Thirteen years ago today, Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole agreed to join Blackburn Rovers.Dec 29, 08:35
English victories away to Roma
Ahead of Manchester City's crucial Champions League clash this evening, Sports Mole looks back at the three English sides that have won away at Roma.Dec 10, 12:24
On this day: Chelsea hit Manchester City for six
Seven years ago today, Chelsea scored six unanswered goals against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.Oct 27, 09:55
Estonia vs. England: Previous meetings
Ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifying clash tomorrow, Sports Mole looks back on England's two previous meetings with Estonia.Oct 11, 10:14
On this day: England qualify for Euro 2004
Eleven years ago today, Sven-Goran Eriksson's England played out a 0-0 draw in Turkey to secure their place at Euro 2004.Oct 11, 09:05
On this day: David Beckham sees red for England again
Back on this day in 2005, David Beckham became the first player to be sent off on two occasions for England during a 1-0 win over Austria.Oct 8, 08:59
On this day: David Beckham secures England redemption
Thirteen years ago today, David Beckham banished the memories of France 98 when his goal sent England to the 2002 World Cup.Oct 6, 08:52
Peter Crouch: 'England career probably over'
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch admits that he is unlikely to play for England again.Oct 4, 11:40
Champions League 2014-15: Group A preview
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the four teams that will be battling for qualification in Group A of this season's Champions League.Sep 10, 10:36
On this day: Steve McClaren begins reign as England manager
Eight years ago today, Steve McClaren officially began his reign as England manager.Aug 1, 09:15
Sven-Goran Eriksson questions Steven Gerrard international retirement
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson questions Steven Gerrard's decision to retire from international football.Jul 21, 16:39
On this day: David Platt moves to Italy
Back on this day in 1991, England international David Platt left Aston Villa to sign for Italian outfit Bari.Jul 21, 08:40
On this day: Mark Hughes starts Manchester City reign with UEFA Cup win
On this day in 2008, Mark Hughes began his spell at Manchester City with a 2-0 victory over EB Streymur in the first qualifying round of the UEFA Cup.Jul 17, 09:04
On this day: Hosts Portugal knock England out of Euro 2004
Ten years ago today, hosts Portugal overcome England on penalties to advance through to the semi-finals of Euro 2004.Jun 24, 09:27
Sven-Goran Eriksson: 'A foreigner would have been sacked'
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson feels that a foreign manager would have been sacked if he had failed to guide the team past the group stages at the World Cup.Jun 23, 02:13
On this day: Ronaldinho lobs David Seaman as Brazil progress
Twelve years ago today, a misjudgment from David Seaman costs England dearly as Ronaldinho sends Brazil into the semi-finals of the World Cup.Jun 21, 09:16
On this day: England top Group B after draw with Sweden
On this day in 2006 England drew 2-2 with Sweden to top World Cup Group B.Jun 20, 08:24
Uruguay vs. England: Top five previous meetings
Sports Mole picks out five of the most memorable clashes between England and Uruguay ahead of their World Cup meeting tomorrow night.Jun 18, 11:58
Sven-Goran Eriksson: 'My 2006 World Cup squad was better'
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes that Roy Hodgson's current squad is weaker than the one that he took to the 2006 World Cup.Jun 14, 14:29
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
On this day: England beat Paraguay in World Cup opener
An early goal eight years ago today handed England a slender 1-0 victory over Paraguay at the 2006 World Cup.Jun 10, 08:55
Sven-Goran Eriksson: 'Lionel Messi has to step up at World Cup'
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson believes that Lionel Messi must step up for Argentina at the World Cup.Jun 10, 01:45
Sven-Goran Eriksson wants to sign Frank Lampard to join Guangzhou Evergrande
Frank Lampard is a target for Sven-Goran Eriksson's Guangzhou Evergrande side after the former England manager suggested the club sign him.Jun 8, 07:35
Sven-Goran Eriksson: England "absolutely not winning" World Cup
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson believes that the Three Lions will go no further than the quarter-finals at the World Cup.Jun 4, 15:24
Sven-Goran Eriksson backs England psychiatrist decision
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson believes that Roy Hodgson is right to take sports psychiatrist Dr Steve Peters to the World Cup in Brazil.Jun 3, 10:30
OTD: Peter Crouch hits England hat-trick against Jamaica
Eight years ago today, Peter Crouch scores a hat-trick as England thrash Jamaica 6-0 in a World Cup warm-up encounter at Old Trafford.Jun 3, 07:49
England's top five World Cup goals
Sports Mole picks out the five best goals scored by England internationals at World Cup tournaments.Jun 2, 11:51
Phil Neville: 'England standby list in a tough position ahead of World Cup'
Former defender Phil Neville believes that the England standby list for the World Cup is a tough position to be in.May 30, 13:37
On this day: Middlesbrough hit Manchester City for eight
Six years ago today, Sven-Goran Eriksson's last match in charge of Manchester City ends in an 8-1 defeat.May 11, 08:59
Nigel Pearson: 'Hard work was not just done this season'
Leicester City boss Nigel Pearson admits that the hard work in getting his side into the Premier League has been built over the past two-and-a-half years.Apr 7, 02:40
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Kick It Out chairman questions timing of Sol Campbell's racism claims
Kick It Out chairman Lord Ouseley says that Sol Campbell's racism claims draw "cynicism" because the former England footballer is "trying to sell a book".Mar 4, 12:28
Sven-Goran Eriksson denies Sol Campbell claims
Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson plays down Sol Campbell's claim that he would have been England captain for 10 years had he not been black.Mar 3, 09:42
Sven-Goran Eriksson wants Shola Ameobi?
Newcastle United striker Shola Ameobi is reportedly a target of Guangzhou R&F manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.Feb 17, 16:59
Sven-Goran Eriksson's ex Nancy Dell'Olio wants football commentator job
Sven-Goran Eriksson's ex-girlfriend Nancy Dell'Olio reveals that she wants to be a football commentator.Feb 11, 14:03
Footballers past and present celebrate birthdays
It appears that some of football's biggest names are celebrating their birthdays today. Find out who they are with Sports Mole's February 5 review.Feb 5, 13:01
On this day: Sir Alex Ferguson makes retirement U-turn
Twelve years ago today, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson opts against stepping down from his position.Feb 5, 09:58
Cardiff City make Sven-Goran Eriksson contact?
Reports suggest that Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has made contact with Sven Goran Eriksson about the possibility of taking over from Malky Mackay.Dec 22, 02:51
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