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Although somewhat more predictable than the previous (competent) incumbent, Fabio Capello will inevitably find himself under pressure as the summer draws closer to include some form players in the England squad.

Just one or two injuries can cause a real selection headache. If John Terry and Rio Ferdinand break down in May, who do you take? Continue reading →

On the eve of the African Nations Cup final, CAF have made themselves look like the least sensitive people on the face of the planet. The last thing you really need when you’ve just had two of your officials shot to death, your reserve goalkeeper nearly paralysed and put in intensive care, a whole bunch of other people you know riddled with wounds and everyone around you scared absolutely shitless, is some suit-wearing, grudge-bearing Confederation official coming along and pissing on your wounds. Continue reading →

With the World Cup sneaking up on us, Rob Lloyd casts an eye over who should make Fabios squad. Jack Wilshere?

As we enter February and the season draws ever nearer to its end, one question will receive more and more media attention. Who will be in England’s World Cup squad? Continue reading →