Cook denies Hales demotion for Moeen reveals World Cup clues November 20, 2014 ENGLAND skipper Alastair Cook insists the decision to drop power-hitting opener Alex Hales from today’s clash against Sri Lanka A does not end the expansive batsman’s hopes of featuring in next year’s World Cup. Hales made his one-day international debut alongside Cook at the top of the order against India in the summer but is [...]
Frankel’s filly breaks record November 20, 2014 A FILLY of legendary racehorse Frankel has been sold for €1.8m (£801,001) at the Goffs sales, which represents a record for a foal at public auction in Ireland. The horse, a daughter of 2007 1,000 Guineas winner Finsceal Beo, was bought by bloodstock agent Dermot Farrington on behalf of an unnamed Irish client. The European [...]
Lancaster: New boy Ford ready to boss Samoa November 19, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster is relishing the prospect of finally unleashing George Ford against Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday as his side bid to revive their flagging autumn programme. Ford is set to make his first Test start following four appearances as a replacement and his inclusion represents one of five changes to the [...]
Liverpool blow as Sturridge out until new year November 19, 2014 LIVERPOOL striker Daniel Sturridge is unlikely to play again until the new year after scans yesterday revealed the extent of a fresh thigh injury. The England forward has been sidelined since September and only returned to full training last week but has now been ruled out for a further six weeks after limping out of [...]
Give ball to Wilshere and magic will happen, says Oxlade-Chamberlain November 19, 2014 ENGLAND forward Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain believes it is imperative the Three Lions exploit the ability of Jack Wilshere to conjure moments of inspiration after his Arsenal team-mate starred in Tuesday’s 3-1 victory over Scotland at Celtic Park. Wilshere once again anchored a midfield diamond in Glasgow and provided the ammunition for Oxlade-Chamberlain’s opener with a pinpoint [...]
Star-studded friendlies make for taxing Euro 2016 build-up November 19, 2014 ENGLAND football bosses have taken steps to ensure the Three Lions face top quality opposition ahead of the 2016 European Championships by announcing high-profile friendlies against world champions Germany and France. The Football Association (FA) is also in talks with Holland and European title-holders Spain in a bid to design a programme which tests England [...]
Top sportswoman accolade for leading dressage star Dujardin November 19, 2014 DOUBLE Olympic champion Charlotte Dujardin was last night crowned Sportswoman of the Year after dominating the world of dressage over the last 12 months on board Dutch gelding Valegro. The 29-year-old won two individual gold medals and a team silver at the World Equestrian Games in Caen during the summer, while also claiming victory at [...]
Gurney targets World Cup spot November 19, 2014 ENGLAND seamer Harry Gurney believes variation could prove key to him menacing Sri Lanka and ultimately booking his place at next year’s World Cup. Peter Moores’ side, deprived of the injured James Anderson and Stuart Broad, face the first of two warm-up games against Sri Lanka A tomorrow ahead of a seven-match series. And Gurney [...]
England player ratings November 18, 2014 Fraser Forster 6 Largely redundant on return to old stomping ground until Robertson put paid to shut-out James Milner 6 Unassuming yet ubiquitous. Found a cute pass to link with Lallana for England’s third Nathaniel Clyne 7 Composed all evening and looks to be laying claim to making right-back slot his to lose Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 8 [...]
Lancaster axes Care and Vunipola in bid to arrest five-match slump November 18, 2014 ENGLAND head coach Stuart Lancaster has made three changes to his 23-man matchday squad as the Red Rose bid to salvage their autumn programme against Samoa at Twickenham on Saturday. Saracens scrum-half Richard Wigglesworth, Wasps skipper James Haskell and Gloucester centre Billy Twelvetrees all make the cut for the first time this series. There has [...]
