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England keeps Capello despite World Cup failure: England has decided to keep Fabio Capello as coach despite the team's poor performance at the World Cup.
Linesman says missing Lampard's goal 'unfortunate': The Uruguayan linesman who failed to see that a shot from England midfielder Frank Lampard crossed the goal-line against Germany at the World Cup has described the error as "unfortunate."
English FA taking 2 weeks to decide on Capello: England's Football Association told Fabio Capello on Monday that it will take two weeks to decide whether to retain the Italian as coach of the national team.
World Cup post-game: Germany 4, England 1: Germany defeated England 4-1 in a Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup in a game marked by one of the most controverisal moments in tournament history.
FIFA tight-lipped after blown calls: FIFA refused to comment Monday on mistakes made by World Cup match officials that contributed to the elimination of England and Mexico.
Capello has no plans to quit: Fabio Capello has no plans to quit as coach despite overseeing England's worst World Cup defeat on Saturday, a 4-1 loss to Germany in the Round of 16.
England's pathetic exit: For England, the only good news was that Jorge Larionda and Mauricio Espinosa diverted attention elsewhere, offering Fabio Capello's team something to hide behind. Only they didn't. Not really. England are a hippopotamus quivering behind a lamppost, hoping no one can see them.
Germany better, but replay needs to be used: Germany was much the better team on the night against a defensively shambolic England side, but in 2010, there's absolutely no reason why a perfectly valid goal should be disallowed.
Germany's Mueller ousts England in World Cup: Thomas Mueller scored twice within three minutes to lead Germany to a 4-1 victory over England in a controvesial Round of 16 game at the FIFA World Cup.
England & Germany: penalties inevitable: Gary Lineker once famously said that football is a simple sport: it's eleven against eleven for 90 minutes and the Germans win on penalties.
Germany, England ignoring the hype: Germany and England go head to head for a place in the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday, both trying to ignore the hype that always surrounds their soccer matches.
England tilt will be 'absolute classic': German coach: While Franz Beckenbauer thinks England has gone backward under coach Fabio Capello, Germany's coaching staff has a high opinion of its traditional rival.
Schweinsteiger doubtful vs. England: German relief at overcoming a tough Ghana side in Johannesburg on Wednesday night was somewhat tempered by the nervy manner of the 1-0 win, and even more so by the worry about its least dispensable player: Bastian Schweinsteiger.
World Cup post-game: England 1, Slovenia 0: England clinched its place in the round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 win over Slovenia Wednesday in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
England puts it together against Slovenia: Jermain Defoe lifted England from World Cup peril to Group C runners-up with a first-half goal Wednesday in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.
Capello criticizes Terry for media comments: England coach Fabio Capello has criticized John Terry for not speaking to him first about the team's poor World Cup performances before talking to the media.
English players looking for answers: England players were planning a team meeting with coach Fabio Capello to discuss what went wrong in their disappointing 0-0 draw with Algeria that left them facing possible elimination from the World Cup.
English press dumps all over Rooney, Capello: British media has condemned the England team as a shambles and criticized Wayne Rooney for his reaction to fans who jeered the players off the field following a lacklustre 0-0 tie with Algeria at the World Cup.
World Cup post-game: England 0, Algeria 0: Algeria earned a well-deserved 0-0 draw against England at the FIFA World Cup Friday in Cape Town, a result that will lead to a tension-filled final day of play in Group C.
Sluggish England held by Algeria: An unimpressive English side was held to a scoreless draw by last-place Algeria in FIFA World Cup Group C action Friday at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.
James replaces Green as England keeper: David James will play in goal for England's World Cup Group C match against Algeria in place of Robert Green after the goalkeeper's blunder against the U.S. left the side with a draw.
England to run out Gareth Barry: England coach Fabio Capello says midfielder Gareth Barry will play against Algeria on Friday in the team's second World Cup match.
Rooney, Cole back in training for England: England striker Wayne Rooney and defender Ashley Cole have resumed full training before the team's second World Cup match against Algeria.
Ledley King struggles with groin strain: Ledley King is being assessed by England's doctors on a day-to-day basis as he fights to recover from a groin injury that threatens his availability for the remaining World Cup group games.
England's Capello hints at keeper change: As England's players rallied around Robert Green, Fabio Capello was contemplating whether to drop the goalkeeper who cost them a win against the United States in their World Cup opener.
World Cup post-game: England 1, USA 1: English goalkeeper Robert Green's horrible gaffe allowed the United States to earn a shocking 1-1 draw against England at the World Cup.
A blue day for England's Green: Let's not mince words here. It was a schoolboy howler. I know it, England knows it and Robert Green knows it.
England, U.S. settle nothing in Rustenburg: A bet with suds on the line between political leaders went for naught Saturday as England and the United States drew 1-1 in the Group C opener at the World Cup in South Africa.
Groin issue sidelines England's King: Defender Ledley King is expected to miss England's next World Cup match after injuring his groin in the 1-1 draw against the United States.
Referees learning swear words: The Brazilian referee and his assistants who will take charge of the England-United States match at the World Cup have been studying English swear words.
Rooney's short temper returns: Wayne Rooney and his notoriously short temper are again attracting the attention of referees.
England unimpressive in win over African club side: England turned in an unimpressively slack performance to overcome a South African league team 3-0 on Monday
England defender King chases World Cup start: After being included in the World Cup squad and with Rio Ferdinand out through injury, Ledley King could make his first tournament appearance in six years for England on Saturday.
Emile Heskey: The unsung hero: We can all think of a reason or two why Emile Heskey should be on the beach and not in South Africa. But he does bring England something few others can.
England's Ferdinand out of World Cup: England captain and defender Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering an injury to his left knee Friday during a training session.
Road to Recovery blog: England can survive without Rio: On paper, the loss of injured Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand appears to be a massive blow for England's World Cup hopes.
David James is England's No. 1: England coach Fabio Capello looks to have finally settled on his World Cup goalkeeper after handing David James the No. 1 jersey to wear in South Africa.
Capello locked in for England through Euro 2012: Fabio Capello has signed a contract amendment to stay as England coach through the 2012 European Championship.
Walcott left off England's World Cup squad: Theo Walcott was omitted from England's final 23-man World Cup squad Tuesday, one of seven players dropped by coach Fabio Capello after a training camp.
England steals friendly from Japan: England missed a penalty but came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in a World Cup warmup match on Sunday thanks to two own goals.
Capello says England has 3 open spots: England manager Fabio Capello revealed Saturday he still has three open spots in the 23-man squad that will go to the World Cup in South Africa, and that players will have a final chance to impress him in Sunday's friendly against Japan.
FIFA finds no evidence to back ref bribery claims: A FIFA ethics investigation has dismissed claims by England's former soccer federation chairman that Spain and Russia were colluding to bribe referees at the World Cup.
Capello confident Rooney fit for the World Cup: Striker Wayne Rooney is fit enough for Fabio Capello's World Cup squad, the England coach told reporters on Thursday.
Steven Gerrard: Liverpool idol, England hero: Whenever Liverpool needs a win, desperately, Gerrard is the hero who pacifies the Kop. England fans will be hoping he can finally do the same for his country.
Unions ask companies to let employees watch Word Cup: Britain's trade unions are asking companies to let employees watch the World Cup at work to prevent them from faking sickness during England matches.
England No. 1 goalkeeper up for grabs: With nearly two weeks to go before the World Cup, England coach Fabio Capello seemingly has no idea who will be his first-choice goalkeeper.
Frank Lampard: The Lion’s Roar: Although John Terry and Didier Drogba are heroes of Chelsea's rise to the apex of English football, Frank Lampard is still the key to the team's success.
England beats Mexico at Wembley: Ledley King headed in England's opener as the injury-prone defender returned from a three-year international exile to help his team beat Mexico 3-1 in a World Cup warm-up Monday at London's Wembley Stadium.
Triesman affair 'sad' and 'regrettable': Valcke: FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke says he doubts there is any truth to comments by the ex-head of England's Football Association alleging a conspiracy to bribe World Cup referees.
New Zealand captain picks England for WC final: New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen is predicting England will reach the final of next month's World Cup in South Africa.
FIFA to investigate Triesman's bribery claims: FIFA asked its ethics committee on Monday to investigate claims by former English Football Association chairman David Triesman that Spain is trying to bribe referees at the World Cup.
England's World Cup bid chief out after sting: The chairman of England's bid to host the World Cup resigned Sunday after being caught making bribery allegations against 2018 campaign rivals Spain and Russia.
England's Capello around until 2012: Fabio Capello committed to coach England to the 2012 European Championship by asking for his contract to be rewritten so his position won't be reviewed after the World Cup.
Beckham wants to help coach England at World Cup: David Beckham hopes to accept England coach Fabio Capello's request to work with the World Cup squad in South Africa.
Cole hopes his fitness will book World Cup ticket: Joe Cole believes his World Cup place shouldn't be under threat if England coach Fabio Capello consults Chelsea's medical records.
Chelsea's John Terry injures foot: England's World Cup campaign has been hit by another injury setback Wednesday with the news that Chelsea defender John Terry was sent to hospital after injuring his foot.
Carragher back in the fold for England: England coach Fabio Capello has persuaded defender Jamie Carragher to come out of international retirement, and has selected him to the provisional squad on Tuesday.
Injuries hobble England World Cup planning: England coach Fabio Capello was awaiting an update on Wayne Rooney's latest injury problem, one day before he has to send his provisional World Cup lineup to FIFA.
Beckham to present England's World Cup bid: England's World Cup bid team will be relying on David Beckham's star quality to dazzle FIFA when it hands over its official documents on Friday.
A Spur for England at the World Cup: CBC Sports soccer commentator Nigel Reed opines that England manager Fabio Capello would be well advised to stock up on Spurs players for his World Cup squad.
Gareth Barry could miss World Cup: Midfielder Gareth Barry is in danger of being ruled out of England's 2010 World Cup squad after Manchester City announced that he will be sidelined up to four weeks.
Terry wants England captaincy back one day: Chelsea defender John Terry is hoping to regain the England captaincy, having lost it in February following newspaper allegations about his private life.
Beckham sidelined until November: David Beckham says his recovery from an Achilles tendon injury is taking longer than expected, and he won't be fit to play again before November.
Man U's Rooney out for final 2 league matches: Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney will miss the rest of the Premier League season because of a groin injury but should be fit to play for England at the World Cup.
Capello not worried about Rooney's quick return: England coach Fabio Capello has said he is not worried by the injury to star striker Wayne Rooney, who hurt his ankle during a recent Champions League match.
Bobby Zamora for England?: Fulham striker Bobby Zamora is making a strong case to be included in coach Fabio Capello's 23-man England roster for this summer's World Cup.
Rooney to return in 2-3 weeks: Wayne Rooney will be out for two and three weeks with minor ligament damage to his right ankle and should be ready for the World Cup, Man U manager Alex Ferguson said.
Rooney's ankle not broken: Wayne Rooney sustained minor ligament damage but did not break a bone in Manchester United's Champions League loss at Bayern Munich on Tuesday.
England fans right to worry about Rooney: An entire nation gasped, then held its collective breath. Such was the reaction when Manchester United's Wayne Rooney hurt his ankle Tuesday against Bayern Munich.
World Cup organizers want role for injured Beckham: World Cup organizers will talk to David Beckham about having a role at the tournament's opening ceremony on June 11 in Johannesburg.
Man City defender Lescott's season in doubt: Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott could miss the rest of the season because of a hamstring injury, another potential blow to England's World Cup roster.
Watmore quits as English FA chief: Ian Watmore quit as chief executive of the English Football Association on Monday after only nine months in the job.
Beckham can still inspire England at the World Cup: David Beckham still has a part to play at the World Cup and England manager Fabio Capello was right to ask him to become the world's most famous cheerleader.
Beckham back in London sporting leg cast: David Beckham left the clinic Wednesday where the former England captain had surgery for a torn Achilles' tendon, an injury that will keep him sidelined for about six months.
Mexico-England World Cup warmup on May 24: England will host Mexico in an exhibition game at London's Wembley Stadium on May 24 as its prepares for its World Cup opener against the United States.
Beckham's tendon injury inspires poetry: English soccer star David Beckham's Achilles tendon injury on Sunday inspired sympathy in fans — and poetry from British poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
A shame for Beckham, but England will survive: It's terrible that he suffered such a horrific injury, but the reality is that this is a far bigger tragedy for David Beckham than it is for England's World Cup campaign.
Beckham faces 6 months on sidelines: David Beckham successfully underwent surgery Monday in Finland and is expected to fully recover from an injury that will keep him out of the World Cup for England.
England coach 'very sad' for injured Beckham: England coach Fabio Capello says missing the World Cup will be a crushing blow for David Beckham, who ruptured his Achilles tendon while playing for AC Milan on Sunday.
Beckham out of World Cup: David Beckham hobbled off with a torn left Achilles tendon in the closing minutes of AC Milan's 1-0 win over Chievo Verona, ending his World Cup dream.
Owen's World Cup hopes end with injury: Michael Owen's faint hopes of making England's World Cup squad are over after the Manchester United star suffered a hamstring injury.
England's Rooney mum on Terry controversy: Wayne Rooney declared himself fit for England's friendly against Egypt but sidestepped questions Monday about the widely publicized scandals that have affected John Terry, Wayne Bridge and Ashley Cole.
Bridge opts not to play for England: Wayne Bridge is refusing to play for England at the World Cup in the wake of John Terry's alleged affair with the defender's former partner.
Wayne Rooney: the best striker in the world: Wayne Rooney has grown up a lot since his days at Everton and now the Manchester United star is poised to lead England to World Cup glory in South Africa.
England to play Mexico, Japan ahead of World Cup: England will prepare for its World Cup opener against the United States by playing Mexico at Wembley Stadium and Japan in Austria.
Does England need a new left back for South Africa?: Ashley Cole's broken ankle will effectively keep him on the sidelines for the remainder of the Premier League season and, perahps, out of England's World Cup opener against the U.S.
Chelsea defender Cole out 3 months: Defender Ashley Cole broke his left ankle, raising the possibility that Wayne Bridge could be alongside John Terry in England's starting lineup for its World Cup opener against the U.S.
The realpolitik of the John Terry decision: Regarding John Terry, England manager Fabio Capello was always going to base his decision, not on moral grounds, but rather on what is best for him and his team.
Terry replaced by Ferdinand as England captain: Rio Ferdinand has replaced John Terry as captain of England, the Chelsea defender paying the price for being embroiled in a sex scandal involving the ex-girlfriend of Wayne Bridge.
Loss of Hargreaves a blow to England's World Cup campaign: Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves, England's best player of the 2006 World Cup, will not be on the plane to South Africa in June.
Captain Terry backed by England's assistant coach: John Terry's hopes of retaining the England captaincy were boosted Wednesday after being backed by Stuart Pearce, an assistant to coach Fabio Capello.
Jason de Vos: John Terry should quit as England captain: Jason de Vos argues that if John Terry had any integrity, he would acknowledge that his behaviour has made his captaincy of the English national team untenable.
Should John Terry be stripped of England captaincy?: John Terry's future as captain of England will likely be decided Friday after recent reports he had an extramarital affair with the ex-girlfriend of England teammate Wayne Bridge.
The David Beckham debate: Should Fabio Capello, the dapper Italian manager of England's national team, name David Beckham to his 23-man roster for this year's World Cup in South Africa?
Exploring England's World Cup goalkeeping problem: England heads to the World Cup as one of the favourites, but all is not sweetness and light, as coach Fabio Capello faces a major dilemma, namely who will start in goal.
Crouch not the answer for England: Wayne Rooney is a world-class striker, but Peter Crouch is not the right man to partner with the Manchester United star for England at the World Cup in South Africa.
Gibbs's World Cup chances over: Kieran Gibbs's hopes of playing for England at the World Cup have been dashed, as the Arsenal defender has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to a foot injury.
England's hopes rest on Rooney: If the World Cup is a music festival featuring the world's best rock bands then there can only be one headline act. Ladies and gentlemen, the English national team.
England coach Capello to have knee surgery: England coach Fabio Capello will undergo knee replacement surgery to cure lingering injury problems from his playing career.
Hell-Bent on getting to World Cup: As English soccer launches into a new year and a new decade, Sunderland striker Darren Bent wil try do his utmost to make a case for inclusion in England's World Cup roster.
Becks has World Cup chance: Capello: English national team manager Fabio Capello said he would consider brining David Beckham to the 2010 World Cup if he plays regularly during his second loan stint with AC Milan.
Capello gives World Cup hope to Hargreaves: Fabio Capello insists there is still time for injured Manchester United star Owen Hargreaves to earn a spot on England's roster for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
England's 2018 World Cup bid gets government support: England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup has secured the government backing it needs to be considered by the world soccer governing body.
Capello hopes for England-Italy World Cup final: England manager Fabio Capello hopes to lead the Three Lions to the final of next year's World Cup in South Africa, and there's one team in particular he would love to face: Italy.
Team Profile: England: It was just a few years ago that the English national team was in crisis, its failure to qualify for Euro 2008 a clear sign of how much trouble the Three Lions were in.
England's Wayne Rooney hard to handle: England's Wayne Rooney is sublime with the ball at his feet, burning defenders with his speed, drive, strength and dribbling.
All Hail Fabio Capello: If England wins the World Cup next year, Fabio Capello should be instantly knighted by the Queen, have gold statues of his likeness erected all across the country and the new Wembley Stadium renamed Stadio Capello in his honour.