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Fabio Capello proves his point over Steven Gerrard fitness row

Graphic: the crock squad The tension between Fabio Capello and Rafael Benítez grew last night, with the Liverpool manager bewildered by his England counterpart's insistence that Steven Gerrard make a six-hour round trip to...

FA deny 'club v country row'

The Football Association has denied there is a rift between Fabio Capello and Premier League clubs. Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney have all pulled out of the squad for the friendly against Germany this week and...

Columnists: Why England's friendly with Germany is a waste of time

By Dan Silver, Mirror.co.uk 18/11/2008 Tomorrow night two groups of disparate individuals united in a common cause will lock horns in competition once again. It's not all good news, though: before I'm A Celebrity gets underway,...

Taylor questions players' commitment

Former England manager Graham Taylor has questioned players' commitment to the national side after several withdrawals for the Germany game. Seven regular starters have pulled out through injury from Fabio Capello's England...

Walcott: England friendlies important as fringe players get their chance

England friendlies are important as fringe players get their chance to shine, says Arsenal star Theo By Sportsmail Reporter Theo Walcott believes that tomorrow night's friendly in Germany will provide Fabio Capello with the...

Becks is a Galaxy away

WHILE England midfielders were dropping like flies yesterday, David Beckham was 5,000 miles away training with LA Galaxy. But the question most England fans want answered is: Why? Boss Fabio Capello did not name Becks in his...

England's moment of youth - Hurst

England legend Geoff Hurst believes Wednesday night's friendly against Germany will provide younger players with "a great opportunity". The fixture in Berlin has been hit by a number of high profile withdrawals including...

LOOKALIKES: Bullard is nicknamed 'Mrs Doubfire' - but which United star resembles Cameron Diaz...

Jimmy Bullard is teased by his Fulham colleagues for looking like Iron Ladies, Margaret Thatcher and Mrs Doubtfire, according to former team-mate Moritz Volz. The Cottagers midfielder, who was called up for England duty after...

DAVIES CALLS FOR CO-OPERATION

By Jamie Strickland, PA Sport Former Football Association executive director David Davies has called on the England management and leading clubs to "reach a long-term deal" in order to avoid rows over the release of players for...

Germany and England depleted by injuries

Germany and England depleted by injuries : The withdrawals of many stars have left Germany and England with a chance of using their friendly to test new players ahead of key qualifying matches for the 2010 World Cup. "Germany...

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