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Rio cautious about England hype

Rio Ferdinand has refused to get carried away by England's successful start to their World Cup qualification campaign under Fabio Capello. Read

Gallas speaks from the heart - Cech

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has complete faith in William Gallas' honesty after his former team-mate sparked a row with his public criticism of Arsenal. Read

Benitez backs Gerrard to improve

Steven Gerrard completes 10 years in Liverpool's first team this weekend with manager Rafael Benitez insisting he can still improve. Read

Aussies closing in on lead

Australia need a further 30 runs to take a first-innings lead in the second Test against New Zealand at Adelaide Oval after closing day two on 241 for three. Read

Wenger hails Gallas response

Arsene Wenger feels William Gallas deserves great credit for his response to a troubled couple of weeks. Read

Shearer backs Owen for England return

Alan Shearer believes Michael Owen can revive his international career despite the Newcastle striker being out of favour with England boss Fabio Capello. Read

Zola shrugs off sack talk

West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola has laughed off suggestions in Liverpool's official club magazine that he will be sacked if his side do not win at Anfield on Monday evening. Read

Pietersen rues unfinished business

Kevin Pietersen will head home with the rest of England's squad admitting he still has a burning desire to succeed in India should they resume their tour. Read

Wasps claim late win

Charlie Beech's 79th-minute try handed Wasps a much-needed 23-17 Guinness Premiership victory over Newcastle at Kingston Park. Read

Sale move into second

Sale reasserted their title credentials with a hard-earned 27-13 victory to leapfrog rivals Leicester and climb into second place in the Guinness Premiership. Read

Gomes on the up

Tottenham goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes insists he is getting back to his best after overcoming a hip injury that contributed to his high-profile blunders. Read

Flamini: Don't go breaking my heart

Mathieu Flamini has revealed Arsenal are still breaking his heart - nearly six months after he left the Emirates Stadium. Read

Pietersen admits test doubts

England began their trip back home away from the troubles in India with captain Kevin Pietersen admitting he does not know whether they will return for the Test series. Read

Vickery pulls no punches

Phil Vickery laid down a brutal warning to England's young guns that they face a daunting future on the international stage unless they start improving fast. Read

No going back for MacLaurin

Former England and Wales Cricket Board chairman Lord MacLaurin believes the decision to suspend the tour of India was correct - and does not think the England team should return. Read

Downing brushes off transfer talk

Middlesbrough winger Stewart Downing has again emphasised his commitment to the club. Read

Barry to focus on Villa

Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry has squashed speculation about his immediate future by pledging to stay at the midlands club for the rest of the season. Read

United get Tosic clearance

Manchester United have been granted a work permit for young Serbian winger Zoran Tosic. Read

Smith: Critics will fire up England

Attack coach Brian Smith is convinced angry England will have a point to prove against New Zealand after a week of intense criticism. Read

Kinnear staying for season

Joe Kinnear has been appointed as Newcastle boss until the end of the season. Read