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England manager Fabio Capello has insisted that there is still a place in the England squad for 28 year old Michael Owen, once he is fully fit. Despite the comment, Owen has only played in one of the ten games Capello has been coach for, and this was a second-half substitute. The debate over Owen's international future was re-ignited by comments made by Newcastle's interim boss Joe Kinnear. Capello said on the issue: "The door is open for every player," "At this moment I am selecting ... Read More

Oliver Bierhoff has spoken out, ahead of tonight's friendly match, claiming that the number of foreign players within the Premier League is having a negative effect on the England national side's performance. Former German star Bierhoff has stated that the English game needs to focus more on developing its home-grown talent as opposed to the current multinational nature of the League: 'I think the English league is the biggest in the world but the big clubs are playing a lot of foreign players. You can ... Read More

England and Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has more injury problems after dislocating his right shoulder during training, which will mean he misses tonight's match against Germany in addition to rumours that he will be out of commission for a few Premiership games. After dislocating his shoulder, Walcott was taken to hospital and is due to return to England once England medical staff decide he will be in a suitable position to do so. The Arsenal winger had only recently returned to action after aggravating ... Read More

Speculation persists of rifts between Fabio Capello and FA Clubs, with Capello insisting that in the future injured players must have fitness checks by his staff before being allowed to withdraw from their international duties. This week, Steven Gerrard was forced to undergo an examination by the England squad's physiotherapist to confirm that his injuries would keep him out of Wednesday's friendly against Germany. Despite Capello's insistence that he remains on good terms with the Premier League managers, such acts are unlikely to ... Read More

The FA are struggling to control rumours of a growing rift between England manager Fabio Capello and Premiership clubs. Ahead of Wednesday night's friendly between England and Germany, Capello has been left unable to call on many of his first choices due to injuries sustained by players. Despite Steven Gerrard's groin injury which has left him unable to perform for Premiership side Liverpool, Capello asked for the star to have his injury assessed by the England national side's physiotherapist Gary Lewin. FA director of ... Read More

Fabio Capello has shocked people with his decisions for the England squad, after calling on Bent, Young and Richards whilst finding no place for England veterans Beckham and Owen. Chelsea defender Michael Mancienne has been called upon after several impressive performances for the Under 21s. Following Harry Redknapp's arrival at Spurs, the decision to call upon Bent for this friendly game is hardly surprising, but will give the player a chance to demonstrate his skill and attempt to secure a national position for the future. Wayne Rooney ... Read More

AC Milan have changed their plans for David Beckham to hold a press conference on Thursday, instead preferring for him to meet the squad at their training ground first. This change in schedule means that Beckham may not be playing for England in their friendly against Germany next Wednesday. Speaking about the game, England coach Fabio Capello said he will name his squad on Saturday, but did suggest that Beckham's inclusion in the future would depend upon his level of physical fitness: "For the next ... Read More

According to the ex-sports minister Richard Caborn, Sir Alex Ferguson should be given first refusal to coach Great Britain's 2012 Olympic football team. Sebastian Coe has already informally approached Ferguson about taking on the role, although current England manager Fabio Capello has expressed interest in doing it himself. Caborn told PA Sport: "If Sir Alex Ferguson can be persuaded then he should have the job, and I would encourage him to do so."Not only is he probably the greatest manager in the world but ... Read More

England coach Fabio Capello has told players for the national side that they must stay away from "ketchup and chips" and instead follow a more healthy Mediterranean diet. Capello has summed up his first year in the current role as "very positive" and hopes to coach a Great Britain team at the London 2012 Olympics. Although happy with the team's performance in general, he told FIFA magazine he did have concerns: "I have also put some rules of conduct in place for when the ... Read More