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Dalglish slays Dyke over home-grown player debate

The first thing the FA should do when trying to improve the England team is get the quality of young English players raised. And the way to do that is by educating coaches. That is what they keep saying they are doing at St George’s Park and what it is set up for. It might

Conte desperate to end Italy’s wobble against England

It was supposed to be the start of something special. Instead it was the beginning of the end. Italy’s World Cup-opening victory over England in Manaus led more than one commentator to proclaim they had a shot at winning the tournament, but defeats by Costa Rica and Uruguay ensured they went out along Roy Hodgson’s

Harry Kane to start, alongside Theo Walcott

Harry Kane will make his first start for England when they face Italy and alongside Theo Walcott as the manager, Roy Hodgson, reverts to a midfield diamond that will be tipped by Wayne Rooney and anchored by Phil Jones. Rooney, who will attempt to score in a sixth successive England game and match a record

RODGERS WORKING ON BALOTELLI

Brendan Rodgers is looking for Mario Balotelli to take inspiration from the likes of Luis Suarez as he settles into life at Liverpool. With Suarez having departed Anfield over the summer as he joined Barcelona in a big-money deal, Balotelli has been charged with the task of providing an attacking spark. He has been returned