Fabio Capello's reign began slowly but England have since shone in World Cup qualifying, a return to the days of Sven-Goran Eriksson when progressing into major tournaments was always a facile task.... (Continue reading)
Mike Martin bemoans the actions of Setanta and Danny Guthrie's shocking tackle on Craig Fagan, reflects on England's victory over an aging Croatia side, looks back at Luxembourg's fantastic success over Switzerland, and asks whether Micah Richards really can play... (Continue reading)
A review of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers across Europe over the last five days as France toil, England impress and Italy struggle, while there is good news for the continental minnows.... (Continue reading)
Mike Martin on England's improvement, Brazil and Argentina's plights in South American qualifying, Manchester City's top four belief, the bumbling coach of the France national side, Raymond Domenech, and how Spain might have supported Andy Murray over local hero Nadal.... (Continue reading)
Jimmy Bullard was the shock inclusion in Fabio Capello's England squad for their opening World Cup qualifiers but Matthew Day believes his call-up was fully warranted.... (Continue reading)