Defender Smalling’s big chance to impress both England manager Roy Hodgson and the country’s fans against Denmark was not successful as the young Manchester United man had hoped.

English players account for only 32% of all Premier League minutes played this season, compared to Spain’s La Liga (61%) and Germany’s Bundesliga (48%)

City’s win helped spur Parry on to a man-of-the-match performance against the West Indies in Antiga

Duggan posted the picture of herself on social media dressed as Whoopi Goldberg’s character Sister Mary Clarence from the film Sister Act

Hodsgon slated the 12,000 signature petition as a waste of time and incorrect ahead of tonight’s friendly against Denmark,

Cleverley, 24, was selected by England manager Roy Hodgson to face Denmark in a friendly next week

Five United and two City players have been called up for next Wednesday’s clash

Disgruntled England fans have started a petition to ban Manchester United’s Tom Cleverley from going to Brazil.

Sam Hyde, 20, from Sale, is expecting to contest his first pro fight in March

ECB have ended Pietersen’s international career

Midfielder hosted #AskCarrick forum on social networking site