Fabio Capello bugged before England v Egypt: the photographic evidence

Rob Parker | March 9, 2010

Fab Cap’s secret recordings

Here it is: the moment Fabio Capello fell victim to a carefully concealed clandestine recording device ahead of England’s friendly victory over Egypt last week.
In all seriousness, this is a very disturbing incident. How can a top class international sports team be expected to prepare fully to nick each others’ girlfriends [...]

England may not have been impressive but the World Cup is a results business

Rob Parker | March 9, 2010

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England may have beaten African champions Egypt 3-1 last Wednesday night but it seems fans and bookies have been left equally unimpressed by the performance, especially in the first hour of the game.
England started the second-half 1-0 down with several players not performing to their full potential, but after several substitutions things picked up. [...]

Peter Crouch to start at the World Cup? It’s a laughing matter

Rob Parker | March 4, 2010

World Cup contender sparks sniggers

After two goals against Egypt to add to his impressive international tally, you could forgive Peter Crouch for thinking he deserved a decent chance in the England side. But no - both the player and England coach Fabio Capello still find the idea of him being a regular England starter absolutely [...]

Kitman: I haven’t slept with Ashley Cole t-shirt

Rob Parker | March 4, 2010

England fan very proud of his t-shirt

This England fan at last night’s win over Egypt seemed at great pains not to get himself caught up in a tabloid storm by going as far as wearing an I haven’t slept with Ashley Cole t-shirt. It’s not Masterstepz, is it?
Anyhow, I wonder if Cheryl would like one.
Spotted [...]

Video: England send Fabio Capello to sleep

Rob Parker | March 3, 2010

Fabio’s creepy standing sleep

England’s disappointing first-half against Egypt sent their coach to sleep on the touchline. Fabio Capello enjoyed a quick standing up nap.

Classic England v Egypt: Mark Wright scores the winner at Italia 90

Rob Parker | March 3, 2010

After Des Walker felled by Pharoah-cious tackle

England take on Egypt tonight in a friendly. If we go back 20 years it was the real thing at the 1990 World Cup in Italy. Although the team progressed to the semi-finals, without this headed goal from Mark Wright, England would have crashed out at the group stage.

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Record your own England World Cup team-talk

Rob Parker | March 2, 2010

Probably the best team-talk in the world?

What with Fabio Capello’s English still improving and John Terry stripped of the captaincy, Carlsberg has taken it upon itself to prepare a suitable team-talk for the England squad at this summer’s World Cup. Or rather they would like you to do it for them.
In return you could win [...]