Piccadilly Pulse: Do you think Wayne Rooney should be captain of England?
In his first appearance since receiving the captain’s armband full time, Wayne Rooney’s penalty gave England a 1-0 win over Norway.
Phil Jones backs ‘composed’ Rooney to shine as England skipper despite Norway snoozefest
England captain Wayne Rooney’s penalty gave The Three Lions a 1-0 win against Norway in front of a sparse Wembley attendance of just 40,181.
Chris Pennell says he can catch England boss Stuart Lancaster’s eye despite Worcester relegation
Pennell was one of the success stories of last season in the Aviva Premiership, enjoying a memorable campaign despite Worcester’s relegation, before also winning his first international cap for England in New Zealand in the summer.
King of the jungle: England’s Wayne Rooney wants to end Three Lions trophy hunt while he’s skipper
Wayne Rooney hopes to end England’s half century of failure and captain the Three Lions to some elusive silverware.
Tuesday Team Talk: England don’t deserve sell-out Wembley crowds – they must earn fans’ respect first
After yet another disappointing, disheartening and disillusioned World Cup campaign, the international frendlies are back – and so could be the empty seats of Wembley Stadium.
Comment: Wayne Rooney has already achieved greatness… just look at the stats
With Rooney’s elevation to England captain his Manchester United appointment, the 28-year-old is arguably achieving greatness before our eyes though all he ever seems to get is criticism.
Double trouble: England boss Hodgson joins Man Utd’s Van Gaal in issuing Luke Shaw with ‘get fit’ ultimatum
England boss Roy Hodgson yesterday joined Louis van Gaal in telling the 19-year-old Shaw – after his selection for the World Cup and move to Manchester United – how hard he will have to work to get fit and stay in peak condition.
Clever move? Manchester United fans rejoice as Tom Cleverley nears £8m Aston Villa move
Manchester United have accepted an £8million bid for youth product Tom Cleverley from Aston Villa – and Red Devils fans have hit Twitter to see him off.
Fans, we need you: New England captain Wayne Rooney calls for ‘hair-raising’ noise again
Roy Hodgson named the 28-year-old England skipper on Thursday ahead of their friendly against Norway next Wednesday, as the team prepares for a long Euro 2016 qualifying campaign that begins in Basel against Switzerland on September 8.
World Cup 2015 prospects are giving me goosebumps, says Man City and England goalie Karen Bardsley
Group 6 pacesetters England play Wales tonight in their penultimate qualifier having already racked up 24 points, and with eight wins out of eight the Lionesses are in a strong position to progress.
Greater Manchester named third most expensive region for car insurance in Britain
Great Manchester residents are estimated to be paying a fee of around £820 a year, which is the most expensive premium in the UK outside of London