Shola Ameobi to shine for Nigeria (Video)

Having just made his international debut for Nigeria, Shola Ameobi has reignited a potential headache for Alan Pardew come the African Cup of Nations in January.

Click to read more ...

Ibrahimovic confirms he is one of the best

After his four-goal haul was completed by a spectacular overhead kick against England on Wednesday, Zlatan Ibrahimovic emphatically highlighted his status as one of the greatest players never to grace the Premier League.

Click to read more ...

Zlatan’s goal was good, but it wasn’t his best (Video)

My oh my, if you ever needed proof the Zlatan Ibrahimovic was a bona fide legend, he certainly delivered last night.

Click to read more ...

Leave two-job Nev alone Carlos

Carlos Tevez revealed recently in an interview that he can’t believe that Gary Neville can be allowed to coach the England national side and still work for Sky Sports as a pundit.

Click to read more ...

Come back 'Arry (Video)

As well as being a fantastic football manager Harry Redknapp is one of the best characters the game has ever seen.

Click to read more ...

Osman And England: What Might Have Been

Leon Osman has been called up to the England Squad to face Sweden in a friendly next Wednesday.

For many, the 31-year old Everton academy graduate has been long deserving of an international cap, although few would have put money on it.

Click to read more ...

Andy Carroll to score again at St James' Park (Video)

On Sunday, Andy Carroll will face his hometown club Newcastle United whilst wearing the claret and blue of West Ham.

Click to read more ...

Recognition at last for Leon Osman (Video)

After being overlooked for so long, finally Leon Osman has been given his deserved call-up to the England squad.

Click to read more ...

Why Roy Hodgson has made the wrong decision

What exactly is the point of these international friendlies? We have only just been released from the prison that was the previous international break for World Cup qualifiers and now Sepp Blatter wants to inflict more pain on us with some friendlies. 

Click to read more ...

10 players who could be on Hodgson's mind

While I, along with many others I’m sure, was generally happy with the England squad, there were some inclusions, and exceptions that I was surprised about.

Click to read more ...

England v Sweden: Huge game for certain players on Merseyside

The England squad was announced today ahead of next week’s friendly in Sweden, with most of the talk being about a recall to Jack Wilshere after not playing for his national side since June 2011. However, it is also of huge importance to two players in particular for vastly different reasons.

Click to read more ...

Can Shelvey replace Gerrard? (Video)

Steven Gerrrard isn’t going to be around forever.  Despite still being an incredible player, at 32 years of age, the Liverpool skipper is well past his prime.  And, with the Reds having needed him to pull them out of the mud so many times over the years, who is going to be there to save them when he’s gone?

Click to read more ...

Will Arsenal adapt for Walcott?

Fresh from his match-winning performance at the Madejski Stadium on Tuseday, Theo Walcott has said he is happy for Arsenal’s sixth goal of the night to be awarded to defender Carl Jenkinson.  The goal would have been Walcott’s third of the game, allowing him to exercise the traditional right of claiming the match-ball after scoring a hat-trick.  After initially being given to the England forward, confusion now surrounds who actually put the ball in the Reading net.  However, Arsene Wenger and his team have much more pressing matters to deal with when it comes to Theo Walcott.

Click to read more ...

England’s starting XI for Brazil 2014

It may seem a long way away, but before we all know it; the 2014 World Cup would’ve snuck up on us. What feels like eons ago, Euro 2012 took centre stage before the Olympics and Paralympics grasped the imagination of sports fans across the world.

Click to read more ...

Jermaine Jenas: The Forgotten Man (Video)

Over 250 top flight appearances and 21 international caps for England, Jermaine Jenas is a player who, at the peak of his career, would have been a welcome addition to any Premier League team.  At the moment, however, he has returned home to Nottingham, where he hopes to rediscover his best form and help Forest in the Championship.

Click to read more ...