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Sturridge demands signal Manchester City exit

Manchester City are becoming increasingly pessimistic about the prospects of persuading one of their most promising Academy graduates, Daniel Sturridge, to sign new contract terms, with his current deal running down and his family seeking more than £60,000 a week wages for him.

English talent flourishes in the FA Cup

This Sunday provides succour to the soul of football traditionalists as sixth-place Everton take on third-place Aston Villa in the FA Cup fifth round.

Exclusive: Why Scolari feared his time was up at Chelsea

Luiz Felipe Scolari gave a shattering verdict on his Chelsea squad just five days before he was sacked, with the Brazilian World Cup-winning coach admitting that there were no special players in his side and that he was running out of options to save the season. Scolari said he had lost faith in...

Xavi shows Capello how far England must go to join elite

Where the rest of us saw the brilliance of Xavi Hernandez and Xabi Alonso, Fabio Capello saw signs of hope for England. While the temptation was to despair at the gulf between England and Spain on Wednesday night, Capello said he saw the beginnings of a plan. His own plan to make England as...

James wants Eriksson to answer Portsmouth call

Goalkeeper David James has backed Portsmouth's pursuit of Sven Goran Eriksson to become their next manager, claiming it would be a statement of intent by the cash-strapped club to employ the former England manager.

Hiddink era begins at the Bridge

Guus Hiddink arrived at Chelsea's training ground yesterday to insist that the club can still win the Premier League title – and be told by the captain John Terry that he will be offered the job as manager on a full-time basis if he "turns things round".

James Lawton: A stark reality which Il Capo can command

Facing up to the meaning of England's defeat does not have to include an application for membership of the international no-hopers club. The presence of Fabio Capello makes that kind of reaction excessive.

LA Galaxy set deadline for Beckham's Milan move

Los Angeles Galaxy expect to discover today whether David Beckham will return to the team next month or remain with Milan. "We think it's best to come to a conclusion; either David is going to stay [with Galaxy] or remain at Milan," the Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said on Wednesday. "In order for our...