Outsiders Should be Preferred Out Wide vs Spain
by Martin Laurence
at Tuesday, Nov 8 2011 15:59
England go into their eye-catching friendly with Spain on Saturday with a number of players knowing that this coming week's fixtures may be key in proving they have what it takes against the very best on the international scene. With the likes of Rooney, Young and Gerrard all absent, a number of pla...
WhoScored Pits England's Best Available XI vs Spain
by Martin Laurence
at Monday, Nov 7 2011 16:55
The international breaks have been coming thick and fast, and too much so for many of the club managers' liking, though November's friendlies will be the last for a considerable period. With that in mind WhoScored will be analysing, throughout the week, what is undoubtedly one of the most mouth-wate...
Who to Replace Rooney? Capello's Dilemma After Red Mist
by Paul McKinnon
at Tuesday, Oct 11 2011 12:40
Who to Partner Rooney? Capello's Issue in Crucial Qualifier
by Martin Laurence
at Wednesday, Oct 5 2011 14:55
While there is no question towards Fabio Capello's selection for his England squad to face Montenegro in the final Euro 2012 qualifier in most regards, many have suggested that Andy Carroll is somewhat fortunate to have earned a call-up. With Wayne Rooney an absolute certainty in any England squad, ...
What a Waste: England and Germany's Worst Culprits for Shots Without Scoring
by Martin Laurence
at Saturday, Sep 17 2011 13:23
With 3 of the 5 major European Leagues now in full swing, goals have flown in in the Premier League and Bundesliga in particular, with Wayne Rooney and Mario Gomez showing exactly how it's done with 8 goals each. The former's haul have come from just 4 games, one fewer than Gomez, and come courtesy ...
WhoScored vs Capello: England's Best Rated XI
by Martin Laurence
at Wednesday, Aug 31 2011 15:03
England face Bulgaria on Friday night before hosting Wales next Wednesday and Fabio Capello has named his squad for both qualifiers, with the likes of young United trio Smalling, Jones and Cleverley all getting call-ups.After a fantastic start to the new Premier League season it is perhaps unsurpris...
WhoScored.com's England National Dream Team XI
by Martin Laurence
at Wednesday, Aug 10 2011 09:45
England were set to host Holland in an eye-catching friendly today before the game was postponed due to the rioting in the capital. Fabio Capello will have been hoping to reunite his squad following a break from internationals but saw stars such as Jack Wilshere, Darren Bent and Frank Lampard withdr...
Smalling & Jones the Next Ferdinand & Terry?
by Martin Laurence
at Friday, Jul 15 2011 14:22
Having recently tied centre-back Chris Smalling down to a new long-term contract, Manchester United have added the former Fulham man's England Under-21 defensive partner Phil Jones to their ranks, and in doing so, may have combined England's future defensive pairing together ahead of their best year...