Venables backs Capello

Fabio Capello is the ideal candidate to take over as England manager from Steve McClaren, former national team assistant coach Terry Venables said. "Managing England has become harder than ever......

Venables in talks with Newcastle

Former England manager Terry Venables says he has had talks with Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd over the vacant manager's job at the English Premier League club.Newcastle sacked Bobby......

Shearer turns down England job

Former England captain Alan Shearer said on Sunday he had declined an offer to become part of new national team manager Steve McClaren's backroom staff."I was flattered when Steve telephoned me......

Liverpool, Lazio through

Liverpool, Auxerre and Lazio booked their places in the UEFA Cup fourth round on Thursday, but there was no room for struggling Leeds United.Michael Owen gave Liverpool a second 1-0 win over......

On this day: David Beckham was born

IMAGE: Midfielder Beckham, widely regarded as one of the sweetest strikers of a football in English soccer history, was destined for more than the sports pages. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty......