England play their send-off friendly at Wembley against Peru tonight before heading to the World Cup in Brazil, a tournament where they need talisman Rooney to shine.

Sheringham, a key member of United’s 1999 treble-winning side, has teamed up with West Ham United manager and former Millwall teammate Sam Allardyce on a part-time basis as the club’s new attacking coach.

With its revolutionary zip-up collar and its distinctive black and white trim to break up the flaming United red it was David Beckham battle wear as his accuracy from set-pieces and penetrative crossing destroyed defences up and down the land.

VIDEO: Manchester United’s Ecuador midfielder Antonio Valencia is finding ways to ‘keep up’ his spirits in his hotel ahead of their friendly in Mexico.

Blair Dunlop has returned two years on with his edgier album House of Jacks.

Aguero and Lionel Messi will likely pair up in Brazil as Argentina pursue a first world title since their second triumph at the 19xx edition.

Januzaj, 19, made his Belgium debut on Monday as the Brazil dark horses swept aside Luxembourg 5-1 to warm up nicely for their first World Cup outing since 2002.

Soccer Aid co-creator Williams to grace Old Trafford on June 8 for England v Rest of the World.

Builder Josh Gillibrand, 23, has alleged Moyes grabbed him around the neck and threw him to the floor in a during a bar-room brawl in Clitheroe

A book based on interviews with female footballers and cricketers from the past 20 years has been compiled by Dr Carrie Dunn, Lecturer in Information and Communications at Manchester Metropolitan University.

Football-mad fans got a chance to play the part of a Premier League player for the day in the Christie Dream Team Cup at Old Trafford yesterday.