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Fergie backs Harry

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:05:55 +0000

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Harry Redknapp as "the best man" for the England job.

Roby has grounds to be excited

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:48:51 +0000

The excitement is building for England hooker James Roby as he prepares to lead St Helens out for Friday night's historic first Stobart Super League match at Langtree Park against Salford.

Evans ready for Davis Cup return

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:48:50 +0000

Dan Evans insists the Glasgow crowd will see a much more mature player this weekend than the one whose defeat condemned Britain to an ignominious Davis Cup loss in Lithuania two years ago.

Strettle happy to bounce back

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:48:50 +0000

England wing David Strettle embodies the inspirational truth behind the quote from legendary American football coach Vince Lombardi: "It's not whether you get knocked down but whether you get up".

McBryde wary of wounded Scotland

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:48:50 +0000

Robin McBryde believes Scotland will be encouraged by an impressive Millennium Stadium performance two years ago when they look to stop Wales in their tracks on Sunday.

England set contrived target

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:21:17 +0000

England found themselves needing 230 to win a bizarre match in Abu Dhabi - after bowling the Lions out for 96 in only 28.3 overs.

O'Connell wants to avoid mistakes

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:21:17 +0000

Paul O'Connell admits Ireland's failings during their RBS 6 Nations opener against Wales offer a blueprint on how to lose to France.

Agent quells Hiddink possibility

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:57:47 +0000

Guus Hiddink's "strong personal relationship" with ousted captain John Terry could rule him out of contention to be the next England manager.

FA determined to get it right

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:57:47 +0000

The four-man Club England board will sit down on Friday to begin the process of selecting Fabio Capello's successor adamant they will not be railroaded into appointing Harry Redknapp.

Pearce is his own man - Bevington

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 07:57:46 +0000

Club England managing director Adrian Bevington insists interim England boss Stuart Pearce should not be judged on his brother's political beliefs.