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Time to kick out sexism | Beatrix Campbell

Football has dealt with racism on the terraces, but still ignores sexism among the playersThe News of the World devoted its first five pages today to yet another sleazy story about a footballer's private life (sordid allegations about Wayne Rooney this time). But for all the sound and fury,...

Winger Adam Johnson battles to become England's right-hand man

Left-footed Manchester City winger believes he can make a difference in a congested area for Fabio Capello's teamAdam Johnson's first goal for England inspired messages of congratulation and mocking texts from friends who told him it had been a fluke. He will always remember notching his country's...

Phil Jagielka aims to become regular fixture in England team

• 'I can put real pressure on Rio Ferdinand and John Terry'• Everton centre-half assured starting role against SwitzerlandPhil Jagielka is convinced he can dislodge either Rio Ferdinand or John Terry to hold down a regular place in Fabio Capello's England side having impressed in the...

Trouble at the ranch as Adrian Chiles gets the jitters | Martin Kelner

In the build-up to the England match on ITV, the host had all the relaxed charm of a hostage at gunpointWho, I should like to know, is spending £2.99 a week on the part work offering "three full episodes of the TV show Bonanza on DVD, and a companion guide"? And why would you need a companion...

Football quiz: Jermain Defoe

Today's questions have mysteriously developed a left foot...Jacob Steinberg

You are the Ref

Click to enlarge, and debate the strip below the line. Keith Hackett's verdict1) Stay calm and think clearly. First, disallow the goal, because a team cannot change a penalty taker once he has been identified. Second, show yellow cards to both the team-mate who took the kick and the identified...

Johnson dismisses fluke goal jibes and aims to make up for lost England time

Adam Johnson has yet to see a recording of his first international goal, a confidently struck left-footed finish that wrapped up England's 4-0 victory over Bulgaria, but his well-meaning friends have already told the Manchester City winger what to expect.

Capello fears Rooney is not mentally right for Swiss match

Fabio Capello will assess Wayne Rooney today before he makes a final decision on whether his leading player, the subject of allegations about his private life, is in the right state of mind to play in the Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland tomorrow.