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Carrick: strange being only Man U

Last Modified: 18 Nov 2008 By: Lewis Hannam Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick says it is "strange" to be the only Old Trafford representative in the England camp. The 27-year-old finds himself with no club-mates to...

Wenger joins fellow Premier League bosses in hitting out at break

Wenger joins fellow Premier League bosses in hitting out at international break Arsene Wenger has questioned the validity of England's friendly against Germany Arsene Wenger is the latest Premier League manager to question the...

Lescott relishing Germany showdown

Everton defender Joleon Lescott is relishing the prospect of playing in England's friendly with "great rivals" Germany on Wednesday. The last time England played Germany on their home soil was in 2001 when they came away with a...

Manchester United stars are fat and Alex Ferguson sounds Chinese says Gerard Pique

The Daily Bung: Pique's fat rant touches a nerve, and why Terry Butcher refuses to shake the hand of God. By Mike Norrish and Steve Wilson Great drawl of China: Gerard Pique could not understand Alex Ferguson, or the English...

Paper Talk: Ronaldo heading to City

Brazil legend Ronaldo claims he is on course for a move to Manchester City while Real Madrid are preparing to make an offer for Didier Drogba. Brazil legend Ronaldo claims he is on course for a move to Man City in January....

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...

Football Gets Even More Metro With The First Pink Boots

Football boots used to be one colour: black. Everyone was happy and no one wore a sarong. But football today is a very different sport. It’s a lot more… metro. Which brings us to the new football boot from the swoosh company...

Germany, England newcomers have lots to play for

BERLIN, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Several familiar faces are missing and there will be plenty of incentive for the newcomers when Germany face England in a friendly at the Olympiastadion on Wednesday (1945 GMT).

Gabriel Agbonlalor's first England cap proves friendly fire off target

As he strolls across the Luton Airport Tarmac on Tuesday to board England's flight to Berlin, try telling Gabriel Agbonlahor that Wednesday's friendly with Germany is meaningless. Stepping up: Aston Villa striker is looking to...

Race and identity in 21st century Britain

By comparison with the rich heritage of Saskia Nava, who weighed in at 6lbs 13oz at London's Royal Free Hospital last month, Barack Obama's mixed ancestry appears so mundane that it might struggle to arouse the interest of...