Mariner backs Fallon to make step-up
Plymouth manager Paul Mariner believes the World Cup could be the perfect stage for New Zealand international striker Rory Fallon to shine.
Capello: England can claim glory
Fabio Capello believes his England players are capable of creating history at this summer's World Cup finals by going all the way to glory in South Africa.
Ivory Coast search continues
Guus Hiddink has not signed a deal to coach Ivory Coast at this summer's World Cup, the country's football federation said on Wednesday night.
Elliott: England a safe pair of hands
England 2018 board member Paul Elliott says the country would be "a safe pair of hands" to hold the World Cup due to its commercial strength and existing infrastructure.
Campbell clings to England dream
Arsenal veteran defender Sol Campbell is refusing to give up hope on a stunning England recall for the World Cup in South Africa later this year.
Pearce - door open for Owen
England U21 boss Stuart Pearce insists it is wrong to suggest Michael Owen's international career is over and believes Fabio Capello has left the door open.
Capello should look at Bent - Bruce
Sunderland boss Steve Bruce says Darren Bent "has to be knocking on the door" of England's World Cup squad following his latest Premier League treble.
Kek backing England for glory
England are now ready to win their first World Cup for nearly half a century, according to one of the men who is trying to plot their downfall - Slovenia head coach Matjaz Kek.
Adriano must change - Flamengo chief
Flamengo striker Adriano will have to change his ways if he is to make Brazil's World Cup squad, says club president Patricia Amorin.
Johnson admits World Cup doubts
Manchester City winger Adam Johnson admits this summer's World Cup may come too soon for him despite being named in the initial 30-man squad to face Egypt.
England reassured over safety
England and other countries at this summer's World Cup have been promised 24-hour surveillance at their hotels and will have their team bus swept for explosives.
Yebda has World Cup worry
Algeria midfielder Hassan Yebda is hoping to avoid any complications in his race against time to be fit for the end of the season and the World Cup.
Lippi undecided over future
Italy coach Marcello Lippi has not yet decided what he will do after the World Cup finals.
N'Zogbia waits on England
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez has revealed that French winger Charles N'Zogbia would consider switching his allegiance to England.
Coyle: Davies is World Cup class
Bolton manager Owen Coyle believes Kevin Davies' dominant performance against West Ham will have given England manager Fabio Capello "food for thought".
Valcke hopes to avoid controversy
FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke admits he hopes the decision to shut the door on goal-line technology does not come back to haunt him in the World Cup final.
Hurst looks to Peter Crouch
World Cup winner Sir Geoff Hurst believes Peter Crouch to be the best partner for Wayne Rooney in England's frontline at the World Cup.
Thierry Henry shrugs off boos
France captain Thierry Henry has shrugged off the boos he received on Wednesday night - and insisted his side can still be World Cup challengers.
Capello: players must be first to know
England boss Fabio Capello will reveal his final squad of 23 for South Africa this summer in a group meeting with his World Cup hopefuls.
Ivory Coast reveal Eriksson talks
Ivory Coast have revealed they are in talks with former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson about coaching the team during the 2010 World Cup.
De Jong vows to take more care
Nigel de Jong says he will have to be more careful with his tackles at the World Cup after his challenge broke USA midfielder Stuart Holden's leg.
We can win it, insists Klinsmann
Jurgen Klinsmann has tipped Germany for glory this summer and claims the insecurity over the future of national coach Joachim Low will not affect the players.
Zola backs Green for England
West Ham boss Gianfranco Zola believes Robert Green should be England's first-choice goalkeeper at the World Cup finals in South Africa.
Interpol - World Cup planning 'exceptional'.
International police forces will mount the biggest ever joint intelligence gathering operation for a sports event at this summer's World Cup, Interpol's security chief has said.
Wenger sticks up for Walcott
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has no doubts Theo Walcott will come good for England despite his ineffectual display in the midweek friendly victory over Egypt.
