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Roy Hodgsons f-word rant: where fact and fiction collide

The England manager issued a stern and foul-mouthed rebuke to his critics following his sides 1-0 win over Norway on Wednesday. But did any of his claims stand up? Rooney a source of sadness as powers desert him England turn to psychiatrist for confidence boost What Roy said: I am entitled to [be…

Gary Cahill misses England training with ankle injury

Defender is expected to play against Switzerland * Ben Foster and Jack Colback are already out Roy Hodgson angered by criticism of England Match report: England 1 Norway 0 Continue reading...

International matches: 10 things to look out for over the coming week

Gordon Strachan has a defensive headache, Gibraltar play their first competitive match and Antonio Conte has much to prove Continue reading...

Raheem Sterling unfazed by England expectations, says Jordan Henderson

Liverpool team-mate insists the 19-year-old will continue to deliver for club and country despite his tender years Match report: England 1-0 Norway Continue reading...

England manager Roy Hodgson unleashes attack on critics following uninspiring defeat of Norway at Wembley

England manager Roy Hodgson vents frustration after uninspiring friendly and says it is unfair to still blame players for World Cup. Henry Winter reports

Wayne Rooney: thanks for the goals but not for the waning influence

England looked more lively after the captain was substituted and when Danny Welbeck and Daniel Sturridge played upfront with Raheem Sterling in the No10 role Continue reading...

Roy Hodgson defends Wayne Rooney and England's performance against Norway video

England manager Roy Hodgson defends Wayne Rooney after his new captain was criticised for a poor performance against Norway on Wednesday. England won 1-0 at Wembley. The England manager says he believes Rooney will quickly settle in his new role. Hodgson gets irritated when asked why his side only…

Wayne Rooney on debut as England captain: 'a proud moment' video

Wayne Rooney says playing as England captain for the first time on Wednesday was a proud and special moment for him. The England team defeated Norway 1-0 in an international friendly at Wembley. Rooney says his side should have scored more goals. England face Switzerland in the Euro 2016 qualifiers…

Great British Bake Off batters the England v Norway game

BBC programme is watched by 8.3m ITVs football attracts average of 4.5m England echo around a half-empty Wembley Roy Hodgson defends tepid display Barney Ronay on Englands new order Continue reading...