Comment: Clock ticking for Wayne Rooney to prove he is more than just a star name
Manchester United’s two most established strikers could hardly have experienced two more contrasting opening games at the World Cup in Brazil
‘I’m just trying to be the best I can be’: Manchester City’s Joe Hart vows to repay Roy Hodgson for keeping faith
The keeper’s sudden dip in form resulted in his omission from the City side for seven Premier League games – but Hart retained the faith of national manager Roy Hodgson and is eager to repay that support
Football-shaped houses and trophy rooms… World Cup stars’ most extravagant houses
With the 2014 FIFA World Cup kicking off today, MM have teamed up with real estate website Lamudi to take you on a tour of the incredible property portfolios of top footballers past and present.
Wayne Rooney says he’s 100% ahead of Italy clash as he aims for ‘greatest thing possible’… World Cup glory
Wayne Rooney insists he’s fit and ready to lead England’s attack against Italy on Saturday, despite recent criticism of the Manchester United striker.
Can England lions avoid shoot-out mauling? Roy’s boys practise penalties… with no keepers
England face a tough World Cup group involving Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica but Hodgson is clearly looking ahead to the knockout stages
Paul Scholes says what? Wayne Rooney ‘not interested’ in claims he is past his peak
Wayne Rooney has dismissed claims from former Manchester United teammate Paul Scholes that his best years are behind him ahead of England’s World Cup warm-up game again against Honduras.
No chance in hell: Sir Bobby Charlton irate at England’s perpetual lack of World Cup quality
The 76-year-old singled out Rooney as being the only true ‘world class’ player in the Three Lions squad and says the 28-year-old must start in Manaus against Italy on June 14 despite an indifferent season.
Tuesday Team Talk: Forget Rooney and the forwards, England’s defence and midfield are the worry
England manager Roy Hodgson has to find a solution in midfield where he needs to find a partner for Steven Gerrard, as well as in defence where he has a glaring weakness.
Icing on the cake: Mata eyes Spain World Cup role after impressive first season at Manchester United
Juan Mata, who joined United for a club record £37 million, is expected to start for Spain in their World Cup warm-up match against Bolivia tonight.
‘I believe in Wayne Rooney’: England boss Roy Hodgson backs Manchester United striker over Scholes criticism
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.
Village Manchester football team to play gay cup final at FA’s prestigious St George’s Park
One of the UK’s leading gay and inclusive football teams, Village Manchester, is set to play at England’s new state of the art facility St George’s Park for a cup final.