Tag: Three Lions
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Redknapp plots bid for United midfielder
Queens Park Rangers are lining up an offer for Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley, Football Express News understands. A source close to Loftus Road told FEN the England international is high on the list of summer transfer window targets who can now be pursued following QPR’s promotion back to the Premier League at the first…
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United legend Neville: Van Gaal has midfield headache
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes the loss of midfielder Michael Carrick to injury represents an early blow to new boss Louis van Gaal’s ambitions for the side. England international Carrick, who was left out of the Three Lions squad for this summer’s ill-fated World Cup campaign in Brazil, is likely to be sidelined…
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Spurs defender lifts lid on injury nightmare
Tottenham Hotspur defender Kyle Walker has revealed his relief at playing football for the first time since mid-March. The England international missed the Three Lions’ ill-fated World Cup campaign in Brazil due to a troublesome pelvic injury and was also absent for the final two months of Spurs’ Premier League run-in. However, he hit the…
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Rooney in line for England captaincy as Gerrard quits
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney is the frontrunner to become England captain following Steven Gerrard’s retirement from international football, Football Express News understands. Liverpool midfielder Gerrard, who skippered the Three Lions during this summer’s torrid World Cup campaign in Brazil, has decided to call it a day after earning 114 caps during a 14-year period.…
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Spurs star lifts lid on injury hell
Tottenham Hotspur winger Andros Townsend has opened up about his injury nightmare after finally returning to first-team action. The England international played in the 3-3 pre-season draw with MLS outfit Seattle Sounders and came through the contest unscathed, to the relief of the club’s staff and supporters. His superb early-season form in the 2013-14 campaign…
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Hughes: Crouch has a big part to play
Veteran striker Peter Crouch is not on the brink of being shipped out of Stoke City despite the arrival of a brand new attack force, according to first team coach Mark Hughes. The Potters’ boss confirmed he has no desire to sell 33-year-old Crouch, who still has a year left to run on his contract…
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Ferdinand: We must emulate the Germans
Former England international Rio Ferdinand has called on the Three Lions to adopt a change in their philosophy following a dismal World Cup campaign. Roy Hodgson’s men crashed out of the competition prematurely, with successive 2-1 defeats at the hands of Italy and Uruguay respectively confirming a group stage exit. They ended the tournament without…
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Cole reflects on Chelsea exit
Former Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has admitted he is ready for a new challenge after signing for Serie A outfit Roma. The ex-England international, who left Stamford Bridge on a free transfer following eight trophy-laden years in west London, will ply his trade overseas for the first time in his career. Left-back Cole took to…