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England captain Steven Gerrard admits that his side will be "on a hiding to nothing" when they tackle Group H whipping boys San Marino in their latest World Cup qualifier on Friday.

2013-03-22T01:48:45ZAFP Global Editionby Tom Williamstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/21/Hodgson_will_wait_see_Ferdinand_44eb

England manager Roy Hodgson says he will "wait and see" on Rio Ferdinand's international future after the Manchester United defender's withdrawal from the squad.

2013-03-21T18:00:31ZAFP Global Editionby Tom Williamstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/19/Cahill_ruled_Marino_game_8682

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier in San Marino on Friday due to injury.

2013-03-19T13:34:39ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/18/Ferdinand_withdraws_from_England_squad_b55a

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has pulled out of the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers with San Marino and Montenegro, national team coach Roy Hodgson announced on Monday.

2013-03-18T15:01:13ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/17/Ugly_scenes_cant_ruin_Lampard_d067

Rafael Benitez insisted the ugly scenes sparked by Frank Lampard's 200th goal for Chelsea in the 2-0 win over West Ham shouldn't overshadow the England midfielder's landmark achievement.

2013-03-18T02:08:43ZAFP Global Editionby Steve Griffithstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/14/England_recall_Ferdinand_World_games_0821

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand was on Thursday recalled to the England squad for the World Cup qualifying games against San Marino and Montenegro.

2013-03-14T16:26:17ZAFP Global Editionby Tom Williamstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/03/10/Gerrard_puts_dent_Spurs_Euro_6a44

Steven Gerrard put a dent in Tottenham's bid to qualify for the Champions League as the Liverpool captain's late penalty clinched a 3-2 win at Anfield on Sunday.

2013-03-10T18:59:34ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/17/Coutinho_shines_debut_Liverpool_rout_667d

Liverpool ended a winless run of five games in impressive fashion on Sunday as they whipped an under-strength Swansea 5-0 in their Premier League clash.

2013-02-17T17:37:41ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/14/Zenit_outgun_misfiring_Liverpool_19ab

Liverpool were left to regret a string of missed chances as Russian champions Zenit St Petersburg completed a convincing 2-0 victory in their Europa League last-32, first leg match on Thursday.

2013-02-14T20:36:41ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/11/Gerrard_penalty_miss_triggers_Liverpool_eb1b

Liverpool crashed to a dismal 2-0 defeat against West Bromwich Albion as Steven Gerrard's penalty miss triggered an Anfield meltdown.

2013-02-12T02:20:53ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/11/Gascoignes_life_danger_says_therapist_ad1b

Troubled Paul Gascoigne remains in hospital in the United States as he battles alcoholism but there are no fears for his life, the former England star's long-time therapist revealed on Sunday.

2013-02-11T09:36:54ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/10/Gascoignes_life_danger_says_therapist_ad1b

Troubled Paul Gascoigne remains in hospital in the United States as he battles alcoholism but there are no fears for his life, the former England star's long-time therapist revealed on Sunday.

2013-02-10T17:24:15ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/10/Paul_Gascoigne_intensive_care_report_9fc5

Former England star Paul Gascoigne is in intensive care in the United States after being diagnosed as not well enough to begin his treatment for alcoholism it was reported by the Mail on Sunday.

2013-02-10T12:33:54ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/07/England_nicer_place_under_Hodgson_fb50

The environment in the England camp has improved since Roy Hodgson succeeded Fabio Capello as manager, according to Jack Wilshere, man of the match in the 2-1 win over Brazil.

2013-02-07T14:50:27ZAFP Global EditionBy Staff Reportertag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/07/Slick_England_spoil_Scolaris_Brazil_a932

England beat Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday to end a 23-year wait for victory over the five-time world champions and consign Luiz Felipe Scolari to defeat in the first game of his second spell as Brazil coach.

2013-02-07T09:44:59ZAFP Global Editionby Tom Williamstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/06/Lampard_England_beat_worlds_best_49fa

Frank Lampard believes England's 2-1 win over Brazil proves Roy Hodgson's side finally have enough weapons to go head to head with the world's best teams.

2013-02-07T02:06:35ZAFP Global Editionby Steve Griffithstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/06/Slick_England_spoil_Scolaris_Brazil_a932

England beat Brazil 2-1 on Wednesday to end a 23-year wait for victory over the five-time world champions and consign Luiz Felipe Scolari to defeat in the first game of his second spell as Brazil coach.

2013-02-06T22:08:02ZAFP Global Editionby Tom Williamstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/06/Walcott_gunning_Scolaris_new-look_Brazil_098c

Theo Walcott hopes injuries to strikers Jermain Defoe and Daniel Sturridge will give him a chance to spearhead England's attack in Wednesday's prestige friendly with Brazil at Wembley.

2013-02-06T15:05:39ZAFP Global Editionby Tom Williamstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/05/Gerrard_enthused_one-off_Wilshere_85ac

Steven Gerrard says he is excited about playing alongside Jack Wilshere, as England prepare for the resumption of their World Cup qualifying campaign with a friendly against Brazil on Wednesday.

2013-02-06T01:43:34ZAFP Global Editionby Tom Williamstag:www.blnz.com,2009:2013/02/05/England_players_offer_support_Gascoigne_c715

Manager Roy Hodgson and captain Steven Gerrard revealed on Tuesday that England's players have offered help to former Three Lions star Paul Gascoigne in his battle with alcoholism.

2013-02-05T18:32:17ZAFP European EditionBy Staff Reporter