Wayne’s World: Man Utd and England skipper Rooney states his desire to coach
Rooney marked his 100th international appearance with a goal in Saturday’s 3-1 Euro 2016 qualifier win against Slovenia at Wembley, his 44th for the Three Lions.
Comment: Platini’s daring plan has put passion back into international football
The very first round of Euro 2016 qualifiers, after Uefa head Platini’s idea to revamp the tournament from 16 qualifiers to 24 out of the 53 European nations, proved the detractors wrong when out of nowhere, televisions were tuned to internationals like never before.
I’m no great! Rooney proud of joining England’s 100 club but craves international trophy
The Manchester United and England captain will make his 100th cap when Roy Hodgson’s Three Lions take on Slovenia at Wembley on Saturday.
‘Inventive’ Cipriani would boost England, says Sale Sharks boss Steve Diamond
England suffered a fifth straight defeat at the hands of world champions New Zealand on Saturday, going down 24-21 at Twickenham as once again the Red Rose fell just short against the world’s number one side.
Tuesday Team Talk: Rooney must overcome captaincy ‘burden’ or be replaced
England manager Roy Hodgson’s comments this weekend on the ‘burden’ of captaincy on Wayne Rooney raises serious questions about his recent performances and whether there is anyone better for the job.
Can England haka it? Both rugby codes face powerhouse New Zealand
England and New Zealand face each other twice this weekend as both codes of rugby contest international fixtures – but is it union or league that has the better chance of beating the rugby kings?
Devastated family set up petition for enforced carbon monoxide detectors after Manchester student death
The family of an ex-Manchester university student who died from carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning are urging the public to sign an e-petition to make CO detectors mandatory throughout England and Wales.
More than 900 children in North West will ‘wake up homeless’ on Christmas day
More than 900 children in the North West will wake up homeless on Christmas day this year, a charity has warned.
Fast learners: England rugby league stars set for Four Nations test
Wigan Warriors’ Matty Smith is set to make his international debut when England take on Samoa in the first of their Four Nations tests
‘World Cups aren’t won by 15 players’: Lancaster says Sale’s Cipriani has England future
Cipriani earned his first Test appearance since 2008 on the tour of New Zealand in the summer but has been overlooked by Lancaster and his coaching staff in their latest squad for fixtures against the All Blacks, South Africa, Samoa and Australia
Lancashire’s Freddie Flintoff ready to feel the Heat down under with Big Bash call-up
Former England all-rounder Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff has joined Brisbane Heat for this year’s Australian Big Bash T20 competition.