England

Gerrard - needs to be kept in central midfield.

FUTURE LOOKS BRIGHT FOR ENGLAND

Simon Wilkes reflects on England's 4-0 triumph over Bulgaria on Friday night.
Pearce - happy with victory.

PEARCE PLEASED AFTER WIN

Post-match reaction to England Under-21's 1-0 victory over Portugal U-21s.

Rooney congratulates strike partner Defoe.

CAPELLO HAILS HAT-TRICK HERO

Post-match reaction to England's 4-0 victory over Bulgaria.

Defoe scored a hat-trick for England.

DEFOE HAT-TRICK LIFTS ENGLAND

Jermain Defoe's hat-trick helped England beat Bulgaria 4-0 in their first Euro 2012 qualifier.

Defoe: Hat-trick hero for England

Deadly Defoe downs Bulgaria at Wembley

Jermain Defoe bagged a clinical hat-trick as England got their Euro 2012 qualification bid started with a 4-0 win over Bulgaria at Wembley.

Sturridge: Coolly scores the only goal

England U21s grateful to super Dan

England Under-21s kept their hopes of qualifying for next summer's European Championships alive with a 1-0 win over Portugal in Barcelos.

ENGLAND U21s KEEP HOPES ALIVE

England U21s beat Portugal 1-0 to keep their European Championship hopes alive.

England 4 Bulgaria 0

Euro 2012 Qualifying Group G at Wembley.

DAWSON GETS ENGLAND NOD

Fabio Capello named Michael Dawson in his England side to face Bulgaria tonight.

CAPELLO: SCHOLES CHANGED HIS MIND

Fabio Capello says Paul Scholes initially said he wanted to be in England's World Cup squad.

CAPELLO: IT'S BIG FOR ENGLAND, NOT ME

Fabio Capello does not feel under pressure ahead of England's first Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.

LOACH ADMITS PREMIER LEAGUE DREAM

Scott Loach has conceded he will have to leave Watford to become a regular in the England squad.

DAWSON HOPES FOR ENGLAND SPOT

Michael Dawson wants to be involved in future tournaments as an England regular.

STUART PEARCE: I WON'T QUIT

Stuart Pearce has no intention of walking away from his post as England Under-21 boss.

STOILOV NOT SURPRISED BY ENGLAND WOE

Bulgaria coach Stanimir Stoilov feels England will always struggle in major tournaments.

Fixtures
Results
Friday 3rd September
International Match
Switzerland 0 - 0 Australia
Qatar 1 - 1 Bahrain
China PR 0 - 2 Iran
Sunday 29th August
South African ABSA Premier League
Amazulu FC 3 - 2 Maritzburg United
MP Black Aces 2 - 3 Platinum Stars
Barclays Premier League
Aston Villa 1 - 0 Everton
Liverpool 1 - 0 West Brom
Sunderland 1 - 0 Man City
Bolton 2 - 2 Birmingham
Saturday 28th August
South African ABSA Premier League
Mamelodi Sundowns 2 - 0 Moroka Swallows
Stats
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