Smalling Gets England Call



Written on Monday, November 15, 2010 by   in International Football

Fantastic news broke last weekend that Chris Smalling was getting his chance in Capello’s England squad for their international friendly against France. Smalling has already made 8 appearances for Manchester United and he’s obviously doing something to impress Fabio Capello. When your a defender your job is to guard the goal but Smalling has more…
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Capello: Rooney Needs Time



Written on Sunday, August 15, 2010 by   in International FootballManchester United Latest News

English manager Fabio Capello reckons that striker Wayne Rooney will find his goal scoring form again but maybe not till the beginning of September. Rooney didn’t score for Manchester United since they took on Bayern Munich last March but you have to remember he was out for some time with an injury. I don’t understand…
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Scholes Needed More Time



Written on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 by   in International Football

Manchester United midfield master mind Paul Scholes was only given two hours notice to decide whether to come out of international retirement and play for England in the 2010 World Cup which was held in South Africa. Scholes quit international football in 2004 and has been asked a number of times by a different managers…
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