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Thursday 21st June 2007

England vs. Australia

Shanghai Stadium, Shanghai

England are now in the Far East, taking on the best country from each contientant. England are favourites with odds of 2-5; but Australia have good players like Kewell and Viduka

England

GK Chris Kirkland

DR Glen Johnson

DL Gareth Barry

DC John Terry

DC Rio Ferdinand ©

MR David Beckham

ML Paul Konchesky

MC Owen Hargreaves

MC David Thompson

FC Michael Chopra

FC Michael Owen

Subs

Stuart Taylor

Wayne Rooney

Sol Campbell

Jermaine Jenas

Jermaine Pennant

Shola Ameobi

Michael Dawson

Australia

GK Zelijko Kalac

DR Lucas Neill

DL Patrick Kisnorbo

DC Craig Moore ©

DC Tony Popovic

MR Brett Emerton

ML Harry Kewell

MC Mark Bresciano

MC Paul Okon

FC Mark Viduka

FC Paul Agostina

Subs

Mark Schwarzer

John Alosi

Vincenzo Grella

Jacob Timpano

Brett Holman

Kasey Wehrman

Josip Skoko

In the first half Australia went on the early attack, but England dominated.

The goals came in the second half.

The first was at the 54th minute. Thompson crossed the ball into the ball to Beckham who got tackled and Thompson took the shot that was saved. Beckham also took a shot, but it was Hargreaves that scored the goal.

Australia got on back on the 64th minute. Barry handballed the ball in the box and Popovic scored an easy penalty.

England regained the lead on the 78th minute. Ferdinand gave the ball to Pennant who gave it to Chopra. Chopra was tackled and Pennant got the ball back and scored a goal from an angle.

The final goal came on the 90th minute. Australia had a freekick. Konchesky headed the ball a long way and Rooney and the Australian chased the ball. Rooney won went the ball went into the ball. The keeper rushed out, Rooney chipped him and scored a goal which has became a speicalize of his.

Kirkland 7, Johnson 7, Barry 7, Terry 7 (Campbell on 75 min 7), Ferdinard 7, Beckham 7, Konchesky 8, Hargreaves 7, Thompson (Pennant on 63 min 7), Chopra 7, Owen 6 (Rooney on 75 min 8)

England 3

Hargreaves 54

Pennant 78

Rooney 90

Australia 1

Popovic pen 62

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Saturday 23th June 2007

France vs. England

Shanghai Stadium

England's toughest match in the group stage. France will be looking for revegne after being knocked out by England in the semis of the World Cup.

France are favoutires to win with odds of 5-4, England was 7-4 and a draw was 11-5.

France

GK Sebastain Frey

DR Willy Sagnol

DL Mikael Silvestre

DC Philippe Mexas

DC William Gallas

MR Kapo

ML Jerome Rothen

MC Patrick Viera ©

MC Johan Micoud

FC Thierry Henry

FC David Trezeguet

Subs

Fabien Barthez

Anthony Le Tallec

Ousmane Dabo

Lilian Thuram

Nicolas Anelka

Sidney Govou

Vincent Candela

England

GK Chris Kirkland

DR Glen Johnson

DL Gareth Barry

DC Sol Campbell

DC Rio Ferdinard ©

DMC Steven Gerrard

MC David Thompson

MC David Beckham

MC Kieran Richardson

FC Wanye Rooney

FC Shola Ameobi

Subs

Stuart Taylor

Michael Owen

Michael Dawson

Jermaine Jenas

Jermaine Pennant

Michael Chorpa

John Terry

This was a goal-less match, but both sides had changes.

France went on the early attack when Trezaguet crossed the ball to Henry, but headed it wide.

England's first shot two minutes later when Thompson shot the ball over the crossbar.

There were chances. France's first on target shot was on the 15th minute during a corner went Henry headed again, but was saved by Kirkland.

England's was on the 32th minute when Ameobi passed the ball to Richardson and he took a long shot that was saved by Frey.

One of the best shots was on the 76th minute when Johnson passed the ball to Gerrard who took a powerful long shot that was saved by Frey, but forced a corner.

Freemantle was not happy that his strikers could beat passed the French defence and gave it to the midfielders for long shots.

But Kirkland had a good game and was man of the match.

Kirkland 8 mom, Johnson 7, Barry 7, Campbell 7, Ferdinard 7, Gerrard 6, Thompson 7 (Jenas 7 on 72 min 7), Beckham 4 (Pennant on 59 min 7), Richardson 7, Rooney 7, Ameobi 6 (Owen on 72 min 6)

France 0

England 0

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Monday 25th June 2007

China vs. England

Worker's Stadium, Beijing

England are now in the captail of they commuisit state, playing the hosts. England are favourites to win with odds of 1-6. The bookers gave China 10-1 and a draw was 4-1.

China

GK Liu Yunfei

DR Xu Yunlong

DL Shu Chang

DC Du Wei

DC Li Weifeng ©

MR Li Xiaopeng

ML Zhao Junzhe

MC Zhang Zhi

MC Qi Hong

FC Wang Peng

FC Li Jinyu

Subs

An Qi

Zhang Yuning

Feng Xiaoting

Yang Chen

Wei Xin

England

GK Chris Kirkland

DR Darren Kenton

DL Paul Konchesky

DC John Terry ©

DC Michael Dawson

MR Jermaine Pennant

ML Kieran Richardson

MC Jermaine Jenas

MC Owen Hargreaves

FC Michael Chopra

FC Michael Owen

Subs

Stuart Taylor

Wanye Rooney

Rio Ferdinard

Glen Johnson

David Beckham

Shola Ameobi

Sol Campbell

England dominated throughout the match. China had the first attack with Qi Hong shot the ball over the crossbar.

England's first attack on 11th minute went Dawson gave a long ball to Hargreaves. Hargreaves' volleried the that was blocked by the goalie.

China got the first goal on the 13th minute when Qi Hong scored a very good freekick that hit the post before going behind the line.

England went on the attack after the surprise goal.

On the 45th minute Zheng Zhi was sent off for taken out Pennant's legs. Jenas took the freekick that hit Li Xiaopeng and Owen got it. He turned and shot from a tight angle.

England got a second on the 47th minute when Konchesky gave the ball to Pennant who crossed it in and Chopra scored.

England got a thrid on the 68th minute. Shu Chang threw the ball that Kenton headed to Pennant. Pennant crossed it to Chopra who crossed his second goal of the match.

Michael Chopra had a good game, eventhough Kirkland had a poor one.

Kirkland 5, Kenton 8, Konchesky 7, Terry 8, Dawson 8, Pennant 8 (Beckham on 73 min 7), Richardson 7 (Campbell on 73 min 6), Jenas 7 (Rooney on 63 min 7), Hargreaves 7, Owen 7, Chopra 9 mom.

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Thursday 28th June 2007

Nigeria vs. England

Olympic National Stadium, Beijing

The first time Freemantle has played against an African team and says he is looking forward to the challenge.

England are favourtires with odds of 4-5, Nigeria had a 3-1 and a draw was 2-1.

Nigeria

GK Greg Etafia

DR Issac Okoronkwo

DL Celestine Babayaro

DC Joseph Yobo

DC Taribo West ©

MR Kalu Uche

ML Rabiu Afolabi

MC Christain Obodo

MC Pascel Ojigwe

FC John Chukwidri Utaka

FC Martins

Subs

Austin Ejide

Kanu

Adebowale Ogungbure

Danny ****tu

Julius Aghahowa

Pius Ikedia

Joseph Enakarhire

England

GK Chris Kirkland

DR Glen Johnson

DL Paul Konchesky

DC John Terry

DC Rio Ferdinard ©

MR Jermaine Pennant

ML Kieran Richardson

MC Jermaine Jenas

MC David Thompson

FC Michael Chorpa

FC Shola Ameobi

Subs

Stuart Taylor

Wayne Rooney

Michael Dawson

Owen Hargreaves

David Beckham

Michael Owen

Sol Campbell

England were the first to attack in the match when on the second minute when Ameobi headed the ball to Thompson who shot the ball way over the crossbar.

Nigeria's came on the 22th minute. Afolabi from his half gave the ball to Martins who was in the English half of the pitch. Martins ran towards the English goal. Below Terry could tackle him he tried to lob Kirkland. However Kirkland did an amazing save to protect the goal and Martins was just very unlucky.

The first goal came on the 68th minute. Jenas gave the ball to his Newcastle teammate Ameobi. Ameobi got into the box and crossed it to Rooney who scored from a vollery.

On the 72th minute Ameobi got a goal against the country of birth. Terry headed the ball to Ameobi who ran through the centre. He forced the goalkeeper off his line and below West could tackle he had a powerful shot and scored.

The third and final goal came on the 79th minute. Hargreaves got the ball and he kicked into space in the Nigerian half. Ameobi got the ball, he beat pass West and scored another powerful shot.

This was an even match but England's (Ameobi's) finishing won them the game. Kirkland and Ameobi will be very happy of their preforming today.

Kirkland 9, Johnson 7, Konchesky 6, Terry 8, Ferdinard 8, Pennant 7, Richardson 6 (Dawson on 72 min 6), Jenas 8 (Hargreaves on 72 min 7), Thompson 7, Chopra 6 (Rooney on 63 min 7), Ameobi 10 mom

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Sunday 1st June 2007

Brazil vs. England

Guangdong Olympic Sport Centre, Shantau

It's a hot day in China for this clash of titans. Brazil are the favourtires today with odds of 6-4, England had 13-8 and a draw was 2-1.

Both sides have worldclass players and they have to be on top form to try and win this match.

Brazil

GK Lauro

DR Belletti

DL Roberto Carlos

DC Alvaro

DC Lucio ©

MR Mancini

ML Diego (Internacional)

MC Alceu

MC Diego (Chelsea)

FC Kaka

FC Amoroso

Subs

Rubinho

Edu

Fabio Aurelio

Juan

Robinho

Nilmar

Andre Bahia

England

GK Chris Kirkland

DR Glen Johnson

DL Gareth Barry

DC Sol Campbell

DC Rio Ferdinard ©

MR David Beckham

ML Kieran Richardson

MC Steven Gerrard

MC David Thompson

FC Shola Ameobi

FC Wayne Rooney

Subs

Stuart Taylor

Michael Chopra

John Terry

Jermaine Jenas

Owen Hargreaves

Michael Owen

Michael Dawson

Brazil were the dominate force in this match. They were having the early attacks. England had so but not as many.

The Brazilian and English defences were good at keeping the ball out.

Brazil were satified on the 38th minute. Amoroso had a freekick. He kicked the ball and it hit the crossbar. Luckily (or unluckily for England) Chelsea's Diego was close by and tapped it into the goal.

Rooney tried to get a game back a minute later but the Brazilian goalie forced a corner.

England got a goal on the 57th minute. Gerrard won a header from Alecu. The ball went to Rooney who controled it well and ran throught the centre into the ball. When he was free from the last defence and the goalie came out he kicked the ball with his right foot and scored and got England back into the match.

Brazil got a load more attacks, but it was England that got the goal to win the match. On the 79th minute during a Brazilian corner Barry headed the ball upfield. Ferdinard releaved it and gave Rooney who was running a lovely 45 yard pass. Rooney boared down on goal but he was unable to do anything. He attempted to cross it to Owen. Lauro tried to save it but only defected it and Owen scored.

Brazil piled on the pressure on England but the English defence and goalkeeper made sure that Brazil couldn't get the goal they deserved.

Diego (Chelsea) had a good match and won man of the match, but rest of the Brazilian team got 7s. England's key preformers were Kirkland, Ferdinard, Gerrard and Rooney: all getting 8s.

Kirkland 8, Johnson 6 (Hargreaves on 72 min 6), Barry 7, Campbell 7, Ferdinard 8, Beckham 7, Richardson 7, Gerrard 8 (Jenas on 57 min 7), Thompson 7, Ameobi 6 (Owen on 72 min 7), Rooney 8

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Thursday 30th August 2007

Englsh now have to prepare for an away match against Ireland and a home match against Malta.

Goalkeepers

Chris Kirkland 26 Caps, Age 26, Man Utd

Stuart Taylor 1 Cap, Age 26, Malaga

Richard Wright 14 Caps, Age 29, Everton

Defencers

Darren Kenton 6 Caps, Age 28, Southampton

Glen Johnson 9 Caps, Age 23, Man Utd

Mick Wright 3 U21 Caps, Age 19, Leicester

Gareth Barry 28 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Man Utd

Paul Konchesky 5 Caps, Age 26, Villareal

James McEveley 12 Caps, Age 22, Man Utd

Sol Campbell 74 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 32, Arsenal

Michael Dawson 18 Caps, Age 23, Man Utd

Rio Ferdinard 67 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 28, Man Utd

John Terry 10 Caps, Age 26, Chelsea

Midfielders

Steven Gerrard 46 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 27, Liverpool

Owen Hargreaves 42 Caps, 3 Goals, Age 26, Man Utd

Jermaine Jenas 17 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 24, Newcastle

David Beckham 90 Caps, 17 Goals, Age 32, Man Utd

Kieron Dyer 36 Caps, 3 Goals, Age 28, Arsenal

Jermaine Pennant 11 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 24, Arsenal

David Thompson 10 Caps, 4 Goals, Age 29, Blackburn

Kieran Richardson 24 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 22, Man Utd

Forwards

Matt Jansen 11 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 29, Blackburn

Wanye Rooney 39 Caps, 23 Goals, Age 21, Man Utd

Shola Ameobi 20 Caps, 12 Goals, Age 25, Newcastle

Michael Chopra 7 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 23, Newcastle

Michael Owen 69 Caps, 28 Goals, Age 27, Liverpool

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Saturday 8th September 2007

Ireland vs. England

Lansdowne Road, Dublin

The last time England played in Ireland was in 1995 during the infamous 'friendly' that was cancelled.

England are the favourites once again with odds of 4-7. The bookies gave Ireland 4-1 and a draw was 5-2.

Ireland

GK Shay Givan

DR Steve Finnan

DL Ian Harte

DC Andy O'Brien

DC John O'Shea

MR Rory Delap

ML Damien Duff

MC James O'Conner ©

MC Steven Reid

FC Alan Lee

FC David Connolly

Subs

Barry Roche

Graham Barrett

Alan Mahon

Noel Hunt

Joseph Kendrick

Matt Holland

Alan O'Brien

England

GK Chris Kirkland

DR Glen Johnson

DL Gareth Barry

DC Michael Dawson

DC Rio Ferdinard ©

MR David Beckham

ML Kieran Richardson

MC Steven Gerrard

MC David Thompson

FC Shola Ameobi

FC Wanye Rooney

Subs

Richard Wright

Matt Jansen

John Terry

Owen Hargreaves

Kieron Dyer

Michael Owen

Darren Kenton

England went on the early attack when Richardson gave the ball to Rooney on the 50th second. Rooney went into the box but shot the ball wide.

England seemed to have a change on the 5th minute to get an early lead when Reid shoved Ameobi in the area. Beckham went up to take tha penalty; hopes were high. But they were dashed when he skyed it.

In the first half Thompson took a lot of long shots, but most were harmless and didn't scare the Irish.

Ireland's first very change came on the 13th minute when Reid gave the ball to O'Conner who was in space. O'Conner ran forward into the English box, but was he shot it wide.

Lee gave England a scary moment on the 19th minute when Connolly crossed the ball to Lee. Lee headed it but Kirkland was able to grab hold of it.

On the 58th minute Thompson did a long ball towards Ameobi who headed it away from O'Shea. Rooney got the ball and changed at the goal. Given ran out and saved the ball and then got a hold of it.

England should have won this match. They dominated most of it but Given was pretty much superman today. Beckham and Thompson were very disappointing. Rooney, Gerrard and Ameobi played well but were nackered afterwards.

The key preformers for England were Kirkland and Johnson.

Kirkland 8, Johnson 8, Barry 7, Dawson 7, Ferdinard 7, Beckham 4 (Dyer on 45 min 7), Richardson 7, Gerrard 7 (Hargreaves on 72 min 7), Thompson 4 (Jansen on 65 min 7), Ameobi 7, Rooney 7

Ireland 0

England 0

Beckham miss pen 5

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Wednesday 12th September 2007

England vs. Malta

Wembley, London

The tiny island nation and former British colony are underdogs for this match. The odds are England 1-14, Malta 20-1 and a draw 11-2.

England

GK Chris Kirkland

DR Glen Johnson

DL James McEveley

DC John Terry

DC Rio Ferdinard ©

MR Jermaine Pennant

ML Matt Jansen

MC Owen Hargreaves

MC Kieron Dyer

FC Shola Ameobi

FC Michael Owen

Subs

Richard Wright

Wanye Rooney

Mick Wright

Steven Gerrard

David Thompson

Michael Chopra

Michael Dawson

Malta

GK Mario Muscat

DR Ian Ciantar ©

DL Etienne Barbara

DC Luke Dimech

DC Christopher Chinedu Okah

MR Miguel Mifsud

ML Carlo Mamo

MC Stefan Giglio

MC Antoine Zahra

FC Daniel Bogdanavic

FC Michael Galea

Subs

Saviour Darmanin

Robert Grech

Roderick Schembri (Kiel)

Chucks Nwoko

Roderick Schembri (Jerez)

Willie Camenzuli

Adrian Ciantar

England ran Malta ragged. The Maltese didn't even get a shot or an attack.

Dyer throughout this match kept on scoring. He did 9 shot, 5 of them on target.

Dyer's efforts were rewarded on the 34th minute. England got a throw in which Johnson took. He gave the ball to Ameobi. Ameobi flicked the ball to Pennant who crossed it into the ball and Dyer scored a vollery.

Owen also played well today. He scored 2 goals. The first came on the 40th minute Giglio took out Ameobi's legs. 3 Maltese players got yellow cards. Owen took the penalty and put the ball in the top right hand side of the net.

The second of Owen's goal came two minutes later. Hargreaves did a long ball which Ameobi he crossed into the area. Dyer kicked the ball but it bounded off the keeper and then he crossed it over and Owen ran scored his 30th goal for England.

Owen could have had a hattrick on the 45th minute but was disallowed because Ameobi was offside.

In the second half things went from bad to worst for Malta when on the 54th minute Bogdanovic was sent off when he argued with the ref and got a second yellow card.

Terry was taken off on 83th minute with an ankle injury and England were left with 10 men because Freemantle used up his substitions. However this didn't stop England scoring when during a corner Thompson crossed the ball and Ferdinard headed it in.

Dyer got man of the match and Owen, Ameobi, Ferdinard and Hargreaves were strong perforners as well. The whole England team played well.

Kirkland 7, Johnson 7, McEveley 7, Terry 7 injuried on 83th minute, Ferdinard 8, Pennant 7 (Thompson on 58th min 7) Jansen 7, Hargreaves 8 (Gerrard on 72th min 7), Dyer 10 mom, Amoebi 9, Owen 9 (Chopra on 72th min 7)

England 4

Dyer 34

Owen pen 40, 42

Ferdinard 89

Terry inj. 84

Malta 0

Bogdanovic sent off 54

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Thursday 4th October 2007

Freemantle has to prepare for one more match and that's against Bosina. England have pretty much qualifying and it gives Freemantle a change to experiment a little.

Goalkeepers

David James 16 Caps, Age 37, Sunderland

Chris Kirkwood 28 Caps, Age 26, Man Utd

Richard Wright 14 Caps, Age 29, Everton

Defencers

Darren Kenton 6 Caps, Age 29, Southampton

Glen Johnson 11 Caps, Age 23, Man Utd

Mick Wright 3 U21 Caps, Age 19, Leicester

Michael Ball 1 Cap, Age 28, Lazio

Gareth Barry 29 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Man Utd

James McEveley 13 Caps,

Sol Campbell 74 Caps,2 Goals, Age 33, Arsenal

Rio Ferdinard 69 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 28, Man Utd

John Terry 11 Caps, Age 26, Chelsea

Midfielders

Steven Gerrard 48 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 27, Liverpool

Owen Hargreaves 44 Caps, 3 Goals, Age 26, Man Utd

David Beckham 91 Caps, 17 Goals, Age 32, Man Utd

Paulo Vernazza 0 Caps, Age 27, Wolves

Kieron Dyer 38 Caps, 4 Goals, Age 28, Arsenal

Jermaine Pennant 12 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 24, Arsenal

David Thompson 12 Caps, 4 Goals, Age 30, Blackburn

Lionel Morgan 0 Caps, Age 24, Alaves (Esp)

Kieran Richardson 25 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 22, Man Utd

Attackers

Matt Jansen 13 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 29, Blackburn

Wayne Rooney 40 Caps, 23 Goals, Age 21, Man Utd

Shola Ameobi 22 Caps, 12 Goals, Age 25, Newcastle

Charlton Cole Capped at U21 level, Age 23, Leverkusen (Ger)

Michael Owen 70 Caps, 30 Goals, Age 27, Liverpool

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Saturday 13th October 2007

England vs. Bosnia

Wembley, London

England are again favourites with odds of 1-6, Bosnia have 10-1 and a draw was 5-1.

The previous meeting of the team ended with a 3-nil victory of England which was a good game for Beckham.

England

GK Richard Wright

DR Darren Kenton

DL Michael Ball

DC John Terry

DC Rio Ferdinard ©

MR David Beckham

ML Kieran Richardson

MC Owen Hargreaves

MC Kieron Dyer

FC Charlton Cole

FC Matt Jansen

Subs

Chris Kirkland

Wayne Rooney

Mick Wright

Paulo Vernazzo

David Thompson

Shola Ameobi

James McEveley

Bosnia

GK Kenan Hasagic

DC Mirsad Hibic

DC Adnan Muminovic

DC Munever Rizvic

DMR Alen Orman

DML Dzemal Berbervic

MC Igor Musa

MC Asmir Ikanovic

MC Mirnel Sadovic

FC Marko Topic

FC Sergej Barbarez ©

Subs

Almir Tolja

Mirzet Krupinac

Sasa Vukicevic

Elvir Baljic

Zlatan Muslimovic

Omer Joldic

Adnan Maksimovic

Bosnia may as well not have bothered showing up and just give England the 3 points. But Bosnia did need the points to try and get a playoff place.

Bosnia only got one shot and that was a freekick which Wright easily saved.

The first England goal was on 14th minute. Hargreaves tried to give the ball to Cole but the had to header it forward to Beckham. Becks crossed it to Cole who scored a very powerful shot and had a good start for England debut.

Cole got a second on the 23th minute. Beckham was given the ball by Kenton. Beckham ran into the box and took a shot from angle and the goalkeeper pushed it away. Luckily Cole was there to poached a goal.

On the 35th minute their was another England goal. Hasagic kicked the ball out but Dyer headed it forward to Cole and he scored another goal and got a hatrick on his debut.

Dyer got another assit on the 42th minute when he gave the ball to Hargreaves who was in box at the corner. He scored an fantasic goal that the goalkeeper was helpless to stop.

The final England goal came on the 43th minute when Kenton longballed the ball to Jansen who headed it to Richardson. Richardson controled it and went into the box and scored a goal when his was one-on-one with the Bosnian keeper.

This was a great game for England. Cole had the perfect debut and birthday present and deserved to win man of the match.

No player got below a 7 but the only more noticable players were Richardson, Hargreaves, Beckham and Kenton.

Wright 7, Kenton 8, Ball 7, Terry 7 (Wright on 74th min 7), Ferdinard 7, Beckham 8, Richardson 9 (Rooney on 74th min 7), Hargreaves 8 (Vernazzo on 63th min 7), Dyer 7, Cole 10 mom, Jansen 7

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European Championship Draw

Group A

Austria

Belarus

Bulgraia

Ukraine

Predition: Austria and Ukraine

Group B

France

Romania

Sweden

Switzerland

Predition: France and Sweden

Group C

Czech Republic

England

Greece

Holland

Prediction: England and Holland. This is the group of death.

Group D

Belgium

Denmark

Finland

France

Predition: Denmark and France

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Thursday 20th March 2008

England are now preparing for a friendly against Iran. Glen Johnson is out for 2 weeks and Chris Kirkland was withdrawn for poor form

Goalkeepers

David James 16 Caps, Age 37, Sunderland

Stuart Taylor 1 Cap, Age 27, Sunderland

Richard Wright 15 Caps, Age 30, Everton

Defencers

John Curtis 0 Caps, Age 29, Leicester

Darren Kenton 7 Caps, Age 29, Southampton

Mick Wright 1 Cap, Age 19, Leicester

Michael Ball 2 Caps, Age 28, Lazio

Gareth Barry 29 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 27, Man Utd

James McEveley 13 Caps, Age 23, Man Utd

Sol Campbell 74 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 33, Arsenal

Rio Ferdinard 70 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 29, Man Utd

John Terry 12 Caps, Age 27, Chelsea

Midfielders

Steven Gerrard 48 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 28, Liverpool

Owen Hargreaves 45 Caps, 4 Goals, Age 25, Man Utd

Kevin Nolan Capped at U21 level, Age 25, Sunderland

David Beckham 92 Caps, 17 Goals, Age 32, Man Utd

Michael Tonge Capped at U21 level, Age 25, Man City

Kieron Dyer 39 Caps, 4 Goals, Age 29, Arsenal

Jermaine Pennant 12 Caps, Age 25, Arsenal

David Thompson 12 Caps, 4 Goals, Age 30, Blackburn

Lionel Morgan 0 Caps, Age 25, Alaves

Forwards

Tommy Smith 0 Caps, Age 27, Sunderland

Matt Jansen 14 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 30, Blackburn

Wayne Rooney 41 Caps, 23 Goals, Age 22, Man Utd

Shola Ameobi 22 Caps, 12 Goals, Age 26, Newcastle

Charlton Cole 1 Cap, Age 24, Leverkusen

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Saturday 29th March 2008

England vs. Iran

Wembley, London

This match is a friendly to let Freemantle try out some players to see if they can make it in the England squad.

England

GK Richard Wright

DR Darren Kenton

DL Gareth Barry

DC Sol Campbell

DC Rio Ferdinard ©

MR David Beckham

ML Lionel Morgan

MC Kevin Nolan

MC David Thompson

FC Charlton Cole

FC Tommy Smith

Subs

Stuart Taylor

Matt Jansen

Mick Wright

Jermaine Jenas

Kieron Dyer

Shola Ameobi

James McEveley

Owen Hargreaves

Michael Tonge

Wanye Rooney

Michael Ball

David James

Iran

GK Ali Rahimi Maghadan

SWC Jalal Kameli-Fard

DC Rasoul Mir-Taraghi

DC Mehrdad Minavand

DMR Ali Reza Emamifar

DML Ali Samereh

MC Mehdi Mahdavikia ©

MC Javad Baghmisheh

MC Afshin Karimi

FC Ebrahim Nazari

FC Vahid Hashemian

Subs

Hassan Roodbarian

Mehdi Amirabadi

Rasoul Khatibi

Siavash Akbarpour

Mohammad Rezo Enayati

Abbas Jabbari

Darioush Nazari

Ali Nazari

Mohsen Bayati-nia

Mehdi Moradi

Ali Bedowi

Iman Mab'ali

This was an easy match England, so easy that Iran ma as well not bother showing up.

England got their first goal on the 10th minute when Nolan was tripped. Beckham scored a lovely freekick and got it in the right corner of the goal.

England got a second goal on the 20th minute. Thompson who was in the centre of the field passed the ball up to Beckham. He took a shot from 25-yard-old and scored his second goal.

England got the thrid on the 36th minute. Beckham got the loose ball and gave the ball to Nolan. Nolan took the shot from 30th yards and scored a great debut good.

The final goal came on the 50th minute when Jenas crossed the ball to Rooney who scored from a good little header.

Wright 6 (James on 45 min 7), Kenton 8, Barry 7 (McEveley on 61th min 7), Campbell 7, Ferdinard (Ball on 72th 7), Beckham 9 mom, (Jenas on 45th min 7), Morgan 8 (Tonge on 72th min 6), Nolan 8 (Hargreaves on 61th min 7), Thompson 7 (Dyer on 45 min 7), Cole 7 (Ameobi on 61th min 7), Smith 7 (Rooney on 45th min 7)

England 4

Beckham 10, 20

Nolan 36

Rooney 50

Iran 0

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England European Championship Squad 2008

Goalkeepers

Chris Kirkwood 28 Caps, Age 27, Man Utd

He has been a bit weaker this season but he is still good enough to be in the squad. He was lucky that Tim Howard was injuried. He had been putting in some stronger performences.

Stuart Taylor 1 Cap, Age 27, Sunderland

In his short time in the North-East he has preform well and is a good replacement for David James who is now retiring.

Richard Wright 16 Caps, Age 30, Everton

He has done well for Everton and is hoping to get to play for England this summer.

Defencers

Darren Kenton 8 Caps, Age 29, Southampton

He has been doing well for Southampton. He is consisted and a good replacement for Glen Johnson if need be.

Glen Johnson 11 Caps, Age 23, Man Utd

Possibly England's best Right Back. He is needed for the compitition.

Gareth Barry 30 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 27, Man Utd

A very expensive left back and is about to play in other postitions if need be.

James McEveley[/b] 14 Goals, Age 23, Man Utd

Another Man Utd defencer who normally a centre-back who is also a left back. Very good with a bright futher.

Sol Campbell[/b] 75 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 33, Arsenal

A world class defence who is possibly going to play in his last ever compitition. He has helped Arsenal win the League and winning the Euro Championship tourament would be a perfect end to the season.

Rio Ferdinard 71 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 29, Man Utd

England captain and a world class centre, what more can be said?

John Terry 12 Caps, Age 27, Chelsea

Another good centre back and captain of Chelsea. He may be the second choice after Ferdinard and Campbell but will be important.

Midfielders

Steven Gerrard 48 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 27, Liverpool

A worldclass midfield and a first choice for the first team. He is captain of Liverpool and played a lot of matches in the season.

Jermaine Jenas 18 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 25, Newcastle

Play's well and good for England. A good player for Joop Hiele and Kieran Freemantle

Kevin Nolan 1 Cap, 1 Goal, Age 25, Sunderland

The Sunderland Vice-Captain is very under new management, but has been threw into the deep end of the England squad.

David Beckham 93 Caps, 19 Goals, Age 33, Man Utd

Beckham may also be looking to end his England career and should win it on a high.

Michael Tonge 1 Cap, Age 25, Man City

A left midfielder who has done well for mid-table Man City. He can play in the centre as well.

Kieron Dyer 40 Caps, 4 Goals, Age 29, Arsenal

The move to London was great one for this great player. He has won the league and has the world of football at his feet.

David Thompson 13 Caps, 4 Goals, Age 30, Blackburn

Blackburn have got into the champions league with his help. He would enjoy it but he has to settle with the Europaen Championship first.

Lionel Morgan 1 Cap, Age 25, Alaves

The left midfielder is good in Spain and has good future ahead of him.

Forwards

Tommy Smith 1 Cap, Age 28, Sunderland

Smithie has done extremely well for Sunderland this season. He is there top goalscorer and only has the FA Cup to go before his toughest challenge.

Matt Jansen 14 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 30, Blackburn

Goals for Blackburn helped them get 4th this season. He can also play on the left.

Wayne Rooney 42 Caps, 24 Goals, Age 22, Man Utd

England's best striker and most exspentive player. Plays well for Man Utd and will be key.

Shola Ameobi 23 Caps, 12 Goals, Age 26, Newcastle

A brilliant striker and great for Freemantle to put in his team.

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Tuesday 10th June 2008

Holland vs. England

Wals-Siezheim, Salzburg

Two of Europe's most strongest teams were playing in one of Austria's most historic cities.

Both teams will want to start with a win and with was predicted to be an exciting match.

Holland were the favourites with odds of 6-4, England's were 13-8 and a draw was 2-1

Holland

GK Maarten Stekelenburg (Ajax)

DR Jaap Stam (Lazio)

DL Wilferd Bouma (PSV)

DC Nigel de Jong (Ajax)

DC Kevin Hofland (PSV)

MR Andy van der Meyde (Inter)

ML Rafael van der Vaart (Arsenal)

MC Mark van Bommel (Barcelona)

MC Edgar Davids © (Betis)

FC Patrick Kluivert (Milan)

FC Ruud van Nistelrooy (Milan)

Subs

Sander Westerveld (W.B.A)

Arjen Robben (Man Utd)

Kizito Musampa (Atletico Mardid)

Michael Lamey (Barcelona)

Roy Makaay (Roma)

Clarence Seedorf (Real Mardid)

Mike Zonneveld (Roma)

England

GK Richard Wright

DR Glen Johnson

DL Gareth Barry

DC Sol Campbell

DC Rio Ferdinard ©

MR David Beckham

ML Lionel Morgan

MC Kevin Nolan

MC Kieron Dyer

FC Wayne Rooney

FC Matt Jansen

Subs

Chris Kirkland

Shola Ameobi

John Terry

Jermaine Jenas

David Thompson

Tommy Smith

James McEveley

The game started off slowly for the fans and it did seem to be a bit disappointing.

But on the 23th minute was a goal. England got a corner kick and Beckham took it. Campbell headed it but it was blocked by the Dutch keeper. Luckily Nolan got the rebound and scored a goal for England.

England's second goal also came from corner. Beckham kicked the ball to Jansen. Jansen had to turn before taking the shot but he scored it.

Holland turned up the pressure away that and got a goal on the 48th minute. Campbell hacked van der Meyde in the area and van Nistelrooy was able to score a penalty.

Holland's second came on the 72th minute when Hofland got the ball off Ameobi and forward. He then gave the Kluivert who was in space. He went to the box and smashed the ball in the left corner.

Wright 6, Johnson 5, Barry 7, Campbell 8 mom, Ferdinard 5 (Terry on 76th min), Beckham 7, Morgan 7 (Ameobi on 57 min 7), Nolan 8, Dyer 7, Rooney 7, Jansen 7 (McEveley on 64 min 7)

Holland 2

van Nistelrooy pen 48

Kluivert 72

England 2

Nolan 23

Jansen 39

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