Knight not thinking of England
Bolton defender Zat Knight has played down his chances of a recall to the England squad after manager Owen Coyle claimed he deserved recognition.
Beckham returning to England
England midfielder David Beckham will fly to London from Finland on Wednesday to begin his recovery from surgery on his Achilles tendon.
Surgeon: Beckham recovering well
David Beckham's surgeon Sakari Orava has revealed that the England midfielder is recovering well as he prepares to leave Finland.
Anichebe retains World Cup hope
Everton striker Victor Anichebe is happy to be back playing and hopes to make a late bid for inclusion in Nigeria's World Cup squad.
Vidic eyes Rooney World Cup clash
Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic is hoping Serbia get the chance to face England at this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
Anson: Beckham vital to 2018 campaign
David Beckham will be a "major ambassador" for England's 2018 World Cup campaign despite his absence from the tournament this summer, bid chiefs have insisted.
Becks buoyed by successful surgery
Former England captain David Beckham has revealed he is "feeling positive" following surgery on his Achilles tendon in Finland on Monday.
Pienaar has doubts over England
Everton playmaker Steven Pienaar feels England must beware of being overconfident when they arrive for the World Cup in South Africa this summer.
Lippi - Balotelli not ready yet
Italy coach Marcello Lippi is a great admirer of Inter Milan's promising striker Mario Balotelli but doesn't believe he is ready to play at the World Cup.
PM wishes Beckham well
Gordon Brown has sent David Beckham a message wishing him a "speedy recovery" from the injury which has ruled him out of the World Cup finals.
Lescott eyes World Cup place
Joleon Lescott has twin ambitions going into the final phase of the season - helping Manchester City finish fourth and earning a place in England's World Cup squad.
Samba hopes Robbo makes WC trip
Blackburn's Christopher Samba has urged team-mate Paul Robinson not to give up on his World Cup dream after being ruled out of action for up to four weeks.
Capello open to Beckham return
Fabio Capello has left the door open for David Beckham to resume his England career once he has recovered from a ruptured Achilles tendon.
Culina to train with PSV
Gold Coast United captain Jason Culina will prepare for Australia's World Cup campaign by training with former club PSV Eindhoven for five weeks.
O'Neill: Milner can step up
Martin O'Neill says James Milner won't let England down if he is called upon to fill the void on England's right created by David Beckham's Achilles injury.
Surgeon: Beckham will not be ready
David Beckham's surgeon has confirmed the England midfielder will not play at the World Cup after successful surgery on his torn Achilles tendon.
Carrick tips Rooney to keep scoring
Michael Carrick is tipping Englans striker Wayne Rooney to maintain his blistering form right through until this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
Becks arrives for Achilles surgery
England midfielder David Beckham has arrived at hospital in Finland to immediately undergo surgery on the Achilles tendon he ruptured on Sunday.
Injury blow for Robinson
Blackburn goalkeeper Paul Robinson's World Cup hopes could be hanging in the balance after he suffered a calf injury during the 3-1 defeat at Tottenham.
Are we nearly there yet?
In his latest blog Lashias Ncube, our man on the ground in South Africa, asks if his country is ready to host the World Cup in less than 100 days.
Valdes has World Cup hope
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque admits Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes could yet make his squad for the World Cup this summer.
O'Neill: Villa duo can replace Beckham
Martin O'Neill believes Aston Villa duo Ashley Young and Stewart Downing are capable of filling the right-sided midfield role that is up for grabs.
England need Crouch - Redknapp
Harry Redknapp believes Peter Crouch has to go to the World Cup - even though the England striker cannot get into the Tottenham team.
Beckenbauer concerned by Adler
Franz Beckenbauer has raised concerns about the suitability of Rene Adler as Germany's number one goalkeeper for this summer's World Cup.
Sympathy for injured Beckham
Reaction to the injury that looks set to rule England midfielder David Beckham out of this summer's World Cup finals in South Africa.
