Rio out of Andorra clash (4thegame.com)

5 September 2008, 9:46 am

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has been ruled out of England's opening World Cup qualifier against Andorra on Saturday with a back injury.... read more

Relaxed England lack a bit of vision (Evening Standard)

5 September 2008, 7:10 am

The population of Andorra is 71,000 and it will be touch and go if that figure eclipses the number of television viewers for England's World Cup qualifier.... read more

Heskey never gave up hope (4thegame.com)

5 September 2008, 5:47 am

Wigan Athletic striker Emile Heskey has revealed that he was always optimistic of winning an England recall.... read more

Rovers search for right deal (4thegame.com)

5 September 2008, 4:46 am

Blackburn chairman John Williams has admitted the announcement that Manchester City will be taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group will make it harder for Rovers to compete in the Premier League.... read more

Pearce committed to England (4thegame.com)

4 September 2008, 7:13 am

England Under-21s boss Stuart Pearce has ruled himself out as a candidate to succeed Alan Curbishley as the next manager of West Ham United. Pearce spent two years as a player at Upton Park and has been mentioned as one of the leading contenders to step into the Irons hotseat.... read more

Rovers still keen on Fowler (Footy Mad)

4 September 2008, 4:23 am

Blackburn Rovers are still hopeful of agreeing a contract with veteran striker Robbie Fowler. Rovers boss Paul Ince invited his former Liverpool and England team-mate to train with the Premier League club at the beginning of the summer.... read more

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