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Steve McManaman and Tim Sherwood criticise England over Rio Ferdinand

Former England players Steve McManaman and Tim Sherwood have criticised the national team set-up over the farce that led to Rio Ferdinand pulling out of Roy Hodsgon's squad for the World Cup Qualifiers.

Luis Suarez reminds us of Diego Maradona with recreation of iconic picture

Luis Suarez recreated an iconic image from football lore, surrounded by players just like Diego Maradona was against Belgium.

Rio Ferdinand says he was right to pull out of England squad and Roy Hodgson will pick him again

Rio Ferdinand has claimed that Roy Hodgson has told him he has a future with England, while defending his decision to fly to Qatar and act as a TV pundit rather than travel with the squad to play San Marino.

San Marino 0 England 8: Martin Samuel's match report

MARTIN SAMUEL: Rio, what’s the score, the travellers sang, but in truth it was exactly what he, they and everybody else would have expected. England thrashed San Marino by a margin not seen since before the Premier League era.

San Marino 0 England 8: Player ratings

England ran riot in San Marino on Friday as they racked up eight goals in a thumping win against their minnow opponents in a World Cup qualifier. See how the players rated on Friday night in Serravalle here...

The Useless Column: San Marino lose 8-0 TO England, they are USELESS

Your striker fluffs a sitter, your defender shanks a clearance, your winger misses a try or your hot-tip falls at the first fence.... All together now: 'USELESS!' Our man delivers the verdict with real feeling. Today's it's San Marino's turn to be handed Sportsmail's dubious honour...

Roy Hodgson in spot of bother ahead of Montenegro

NEIL ASHTON: As Roy Hodgson inspected the playing surface at the Stadio Olimpico ahead of last night’s game, his thoughts turned to Tuesday night and the pitch in Podgorica.

VIDEO: Highlights - Scotland 1-2 Wales

Wales emerge victorious as Gordon Strachan's first competitive match in charge of Scotland ends in a 2-1 defeat in the World Cup qualifier at Hampden Park.

Moldova 0 Montenegro 1: Match report

When Gary Neville reports the findings from his Montenegro scouting mission to Roy Hodgson today, he’ll tell the England manager three vital points are there for the taking.