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Ferdinand fires parting shot

Rio Ferdinand

10:51am Thursday 9th February 2012

Rio Ferdinand took a farewell swipe at Fabio Capello on Thursday as he joined Wayne Rooney in endorsing Harry Redknapp as his choice to become England's new manager.


Hodgson hails McCarthy

Roy Hodgson (right) Mick McCarthy

10:43am Thursday 9th February 2012

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson believes Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy has been a victim of his own success ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby at Molineux.

Tremlett undergoes surgery

Chris Tremlett

10:19am Thursday 9th February 2012

England paceman Chris Tremlett has had back surgery to address the problem which forced him out of the ongoing series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates.

England unchanged for Italy clash

Chris Robshaw

10:10am Thursday 9th February 2012

Chris Robshaw will captain an unchanged England team in Saturday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Italy in Rome's Stadio Olimpico.

Pardew: England job is not for me

Alan Pardew

10:08am Thursday 9th February 2012

Alan Pardew has ruled himself out of the race to succeed Fabio Capello as England boss.

Redknapp favourite for England post

Harry Redknapp

9:31am Thursday 9th February 2012

Sir Keith Mills insists Tottenham will wait to see what develops after seeing their manager Harry Redknapp develop as the hot favourite to be the next England manager.

Redknapp happy 'nightmare' is over

Harry Redknapp

8:49am Thursday 9th February 2012

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp welcomed the final whistle on his bung slur "nightmare" on Wednesday after his acquittal for tax fraud cleared the way for him to land English football's top job.

Ross keen to make amends

Mike Ross

8:36am Thursday 9th February 2012

Ireland prop Mike Ross accepts his team cannot afford to underperform for a second successive weekend when they meet France on Saturday night.

Botha warning over Italy clash

Mouritz Botha

8:36am Thursday 9th February 2012

Saracens lock Mouritz Botha has warned his England team-mates not to take Italy lightly as they bid to build on their opening RBS 6 Nations win over Scotland.

Laidlaw relishing first start

Greig Laidlaw

8:36am Thursday 9th February 2012

Greig Laidlaw is ready for the responsibility of being Scotland fly-half, beginning in Sunday's RBS 6 Nations clash with Wales.



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