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Roy Hodgson predicts "big things" from Wayne Rooney
Roy Hodgson says that there are still "big things" to come from Wayne Rooney in the World Cup.Jun 18, 20:19
Roy Hodgson coy on Wayne Rooney selection
England manager Roy Hodgson is coy on whether or not Wayne Rooney will be picked against Uruguay on Thursday.Jun 18, 20:15
Paul Scholes: "Rooney can destroy Lugano"
Wayne Rooney can "destroy" Uruguayan defender Diego Lugano if he is played in the correct position, according to Paul Scholes.Jun 18, 14:43
Raheem Sterling "happy to play anywhere"
England attacker Raheem Sterling insists that he is "happy to play anywhere" ahead of his side's crucial Group D clash with Uruguay on Thursday.Jun 17, 21:52
Harry Redknapp: 'Play Wayne Rooney down the middle'
QPR manager Harry Redknapp urges Roy Hodgson to play Wayne Rooney down the middle and Raheem Sterling on the left during Thursday's World Cup match against Uruguay.Jun 17, 21:37
Frank Lampard frustrated by Wayne Rooney "fixation"
England midfielder Frank Lampard admits that the media's "fixation" with Wayne Rooney is frustrating for the squad.Jun 17, 21:21
Raheem Sterling backs Wayne Rooney central position
England attacker Raheem Sterling hints that Wayne Rooney should be deployed in a central role rather than on the wing.Jun 17, 19:29
Raheem Sterling hails "world-class" Wayne Rooney
England attacker Raheem Sterling describes Wayne Rooney as a "world-class player" despite speculation over his place in the side.Jun 17, 18:15
Wayne Rooney explains extra training session
England frontman Wayne Rooney clarifies the reasoning behind his decision to do extra training.Jun 17, 13:08
How to solve a problem like Wayne Rooney?
As the debate over Wayne Rooney's place in the England team intensifies, Sports Mole assesses the options available to Roy Hodgson where the striker is concerned.Jun 17, 11:34
Preview:Uruguay vs. England
Sports Mole previews Thursday's important World Cup encounter between Uruguay and England in Sao Paulo.Jun 17, 11:03
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Barcelona star Lionel Messi plans to join Twitter later this year
Lionel Messi reveals that he plans to set up his own Twitter account later this year.Jun 17, 10:14
Gareth Barry hits out at Wayne Rooney's England critics
Gareth Barry says that he is baffled by suggestions that Wayne Rooney should be dropped by England.Jun 17, 06:33
Gary Neville: 'England's obsession with Wayne Rooney is normal'
Gary Neville believes that the "obsession" with Wayne Rooney at international level is normal.Jun 17, 05:41
England's Wayne Rooney 'stays behind for extra training'
England star Wayne Rooney reportedly stays behind after training to take on extra shooting practice ahead of Thursday's clash against Uruguay.Jun 17, 05:11
Danny Welbeck defends "class" Wayne Rooney
Danny Welbeck defends England teammate Wayne Rooney following criticism of the striker.Jun 16, 16:12
Diego Maradona: 'Wayne Rooney failed against Italy'
Former Argentina international Diego Maradona says that Wayne Rooney failed to produce his best form in England's World Cup defeat to Italy on Saturday.Jun 16, 09:24
Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen jets out to Brazil to support England
Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen flies out to Brazil with the couple's sons to support England at the World Cup.Jun 16, 09:16
Jamie Carragher: 'Wayne Rooney should play centrally against Uruguay'
Jamie Carragher believes that Wayne Rooney should be restored to a central role for England's second World Cup game against Uruguay.Jun 16, 08:59
Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen responds to Twitter abuse after praising England star
Wayne Rooney's wife Coleen receives Twitter abuse after posting a Father's Day message on behalf of her sons to the England forward.Jun 16, 08:37
Alan Pardew: 'Roy Hodgson playing Wayne Rooney out of position'
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew believes that England boss Roy Hodgson is wrong to play Wayne Rooney out of position.Jun 16, 06:28
Alan Hansen: 'England miss Ashley Cole at World Cup'
Alan Hansen believes that England are missing Ashley Cole following their defeat to Italy in the World Cup on Saturday.Jun 16, 05:53
Alan Shearer: 'Play Wayne Rooney central or not at all'
Former England striker Alan Shearer believes that Wayne Rooney has to play in a central role for the Three Lions against Uruguay, or not at all.Jun 16, 04:03
Jose Mourinho defends Wayne Rooney performance
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho feels that Wayne Rooney played well in England's defeat to Italy amid criticism of his performance.Jun 16, 02:05
Wayne Rooney refutes England squad place guarantee claims
England striker Wayne Rooney strongly refutes claims that he has a guaranteed place in the England line-up.Jun 15, 22:11
Paddy Crerand: 'Play Wayne Rooney in best position'
Former Manchester United midfielder Paddy Crerand says that Wayne Rooney needs to be deployed in a central area by England.Jun 15, 16:50
Jose Mourinho: 'Wayne Rooney out of position'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims that Wayne Rooney was played out of position in England's 2-1 defeat to Italy on Saturday.Jun 15, 12:55
How must England improve against Uruguay?
Sports Mole considers three ways in which England should improve if they are to beat Uruguay.Jun 15, 11:01
Wayne Rooney: 'We'll move on to Uruguay game'
England forward Wayne Rooney insists that the squad are ready to "move on" from the Italy defeat and focus on getting all three points against Uruguay.Jun 15, 10:44
Graham Taylor: 'Wayne Rooney on the left isn't working'
Former England manager Graham Taylor claims that playing Wayne Rooney on the left isn't working as the striker needs to be playing centrally to be at his best.Jun 15, 08:56
Roy Hodgson defends Wayne Rooney performance
England coach Roy Hodgson rejects claims that Wayne Rooney looked 'uncomfortable' on the wing in the 2-1 defeat to Italy.Jun 15, 00:48
Match Analysis: England 1-2 Italy
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's 2-1 defeat to Italy in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup.Jun 15, 00:46
Mario Balotelli goal downs England
England lose their World Cup Group D opener with a 2-1 defeat to Italy in Manaus.Jun 14, 23:56
Alan Shearer: 'Italy clash will be Wayne Rooney's biggest England game'
Former England striker Alan Shearer claims that Wayne Rooney will be playing his "biggest game" for the Three Lions in tonight's Group D opener against Italy in Manaus.Jun 14, 21:58
Team News: Raheem Sterling starts for England, Gianluigi Buffon out of Italy squad
England name Liverpool midfielder Raheem Sterling in their starting XI for this evening's World Cup Group D opener against Italy in Manaus.Jun 14, 21:18
Live Commentary: England 1-2 Italy - as it happened
Relive England's 2-1 defeat at the hands of Italy in their World Cup opener courtesy of Sports Mole's live coverage of the match.Jun 14, 20:30
Report: Raheem Sterling starts for England in Manaus
A report claims that England manager Roy Hodgson has selected an attacking looking lineup for tonight's match against Italy.Jun 14, 19:46
Neil Lennon: 'England need Rooney'
Former Celtic boss Neil Lennon says that England need Wayne Rooney to be at his best if Roy Hodgson's side are to beat Italy.Jun 14, 13:50
England vs. Italy: Five key factors
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy this evening, Sports Mole picks out five factors that could have a telling impact on the final result.Jun 14, 10:14
Javier Hernandez hints at Manchester United exit
Javier Hernandez hints that may leave Manchester United this summer, after growing tired of a lack of starts for the club.Jun 14, 00:24
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