International

Pearce returns fire to Arsenal over Wilshere burnout worries

England under-21 manager Stuart Pearce has questioned why Ars�ne Wenger did not rest Jack Wilshere if the Arsenal manager was so concerned about supposed burnout.

Inside International

Defoe's wrist injury compounds striker crisis for Capello

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Sam Wallace: Shortages in attack for Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland a week on Saturday become more acute with injury to Spurs forward.

Richards withdraws from Under-21s

Thursday, 26 May 2011

England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce today confirmed that Manchester City defender Micah Richards has withdrawn from the England squad ahead of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship in Denmark.

Nations Cup: Miller and Berra overcome Wales

Thursday, 26 May 2011

Scotland staged an impressive comeback to defeat Wales 3-1 in Dublin last night.

Owen gives up on playing for England

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Michael Owen has given up hope of being selected for England by Fabio Capello.

Green recalled for England after Stockdale drops out

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

England coach Fabio Capello was able to breathe a sigh of relief last night when Robert Green returned to the international fold.

Nations Cup: Keane scores twice in Republic romp

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Robbie Keane hit two as the Republic of Ireland cruised to a 5-0 win over 10-man Northern Ireland in the Carling Nations Cup in Dublin last night.

Benitez agent denies approach from Turkey

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

The agent of Rafael Benitez has denied reports his client has held talks with Turkey about taking over the national team from coach Guus Hiddink.

Henderson happy to delay holidays for England

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Sunderland midfielder Jordan Henderson will have no qualms about putting his body to the test during England's European Under-21 Championship campaign this summer.

Fears of burn-out cause Wilshere to pull out of Under-21 finals

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

The Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere said yesterday that he had no choice but to miss the Under-21s European Championships next month in order to preserve his fitness for next season and – providing England qualify – the Euro 2012 tournament.