Chris Smalling, Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge injured
Chris Smalling, Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge are injured playing for England in the 3-2 defeat by the Netherlands at Wembley.
Liverpool keeper Jose Reina in race storm over TV advert
Liverpool’s Jose Reina is caught up in a race row after complaints that a television commercial he appears in is racist and homophobic.
England 2-3 Netherlands
A late strike by Arjen Robben denies England a draw as the Netherlands clinch victory at Wembley.
Can Scholes be the fulcrum for England?
What was your reaction when Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp said Paul Scholes should go to the 2012 European Championship? Inevitable, after Scholes came out of retirement to remind us he is still one of England’s best midfielders? Or a very…
Ruel Fox settles far from Premier League years
Ruel Fox, who played 337 top-flight games, is enjoying life as a non-league chairman in Suffolk.
Martinez defends DW pitch
Roberto Martinez has shrugged off suggestions that the pitch at the DW Stadium is to blame for the season-ending injury to striker Darren Bent.
Robbie Savage ‘surprised’ by Parker captaincy
Robbie Savage expresses his “surprise” that Scott Parker has been named as England captain by Stuart Pearce for Wednesday’s friendly against the Netherlands.
Arsene Wenger backs Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain for Euro 2012
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s current form is good enough to make England’s Euro 2012 squad.
Scott Parker to captain England against the Netherlands
Tottenham midfielder Scott Parker will captain England against the Netherlands at Wembley on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.

