Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson claims the burden of expectation on Wayne Rooney was responsible for his poor World Cup.
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Too many alpha males for England – Muller
Germany midfielder Thomas Muller believes England had too many alpha males on the pitch in their doomed World Cup bid.
Capello laments lack of English talent
England manager Fabio Capello has admitted he is concerned at the dearth of talent coming through the ranks in England.
Capello won’t resign
Fabio Capello insists he will not resign as England coach following their World Cup exit at the hands of Germany.
Germany outclass England to go through
Germany are through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup after thrashing England 4-1 in Bloemfontein.
World Cup Preview: Germany v England
One of world football’s most enduring and chronicled rivalries is set for another chapter in Bloemfontein this afternoon, as England and Germany square up for what is arguably the biggest game of the 2010 FIFA World Cup so far.
Brian Glanville World Cup diary: Thursday 24th June
The inevitable euphoria followed England’s narrow win over such modest opposition as Slovenia, only to be somewhat vitiated when it still meant that the next opponent in the first knock out round would be Germany.
Capello hails spirit of England players
Coach Fabio Capello has praised the spirit shown by England after they secured a place a in the World Cup knockout stages with a battling 1-0 win over Slovenia.
England sneak through to last 16
England belatedly turned up at the World Cup, securing a narrow 1-0 win over Slovenia to earn a place in the last 16.
A first half goal from Jermain Defoe was enough to spare Fabio Capello’s blushes after a faltering start to their campaign.
World Cup Preview: England v Slovenia
Pre-tournament fancies England and their squad of stars face a must-win game in Port Elizabeth this afternoon against Group C leaders Slovenia if they are to avoid an early exit from the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
