Lescott brought into England squad Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott has been called up to the England squad for World Cup qualifiers against San Marino and Montenegro.
Lescott was initially left out by Three Lions manager Roy Hodgson because of a lack of first-team action in Roberto Mancini's side.
But he has been named as a replacement for Tottenham counterpart Michael Dawson, who was substituted at half-time of Spurs' 1-0 defeat to Fulham on Sunday with a hamstring problem.
Spurs midfielder Aaron Lennon has also pulled out of the England squad due to injury.
Category: News Views: 801 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 01:30
Jol pleased to nullify Bale Martin Jol praised his Fulham side for restricting Gareth Bale to his 'quietest game' during their 1-0 win over Tottenham on Sunday.
A goal from former Spurs striker Dimitar Berbatov in the second half was the difference between the sides as the hosts saw their push for Champions League football take a blow.
Bale saw a headed effort cleared off the line in the opening stages, but despite the early chance, Fulham managed to keep the Welsh international at bay.
"I think we kept it simple today with Bale and (Mousa) Dembele, it was probably the quietest gam
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Category: News Views: 821 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 01:28
Pardew condemns McManaman tackle Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has slammed Wigan midfielder Callum McManaman for an 'awful' challenge on Massadio Haidara.
The tackle occurred during the first half of Newcastle's 2-1 defeat at the DW Stadium on Sunday, as the 21-year-old caught the left-back on the knee with his studs raised in the air.
Referee Mark Halsey did not see the incident, and McManaman escaped sanction.
"I'm disappointed for our team and Wigan in a way," Pardew told Sky Sports. "It was disappointing the way it was conducted.
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Benitez delighted for Lampard Chelsea manager Rafael Benitez hailed Frank Lampard's 'fantastic achievement' after the midfielder scored his 200th goal for the club.
The veteran midfielder reached the landmark with a first-half header in his side's 2-0 win over West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.
Lampard is now just two goals behind Bobby Tambling's all-time club record.
"I'm happy because Frank has scored 200 goals, it's a fantastic achievement for anyone but particularly him," Benitez told reporters. "I'm really pleased for him.
Category: News Views: 894 Added: SkyDate: 18.03.2013 - 00:37
Allegri backs Balotelli to continue shining The Italy international struck once in each half to keep AC Milan within touching distance of second-placed Napoli, who secured a 3-2 win over Atalanta.
Balotelli has now scored seven goals since his high-profile return to Italy and Allegri believes his youthful AC Milan side – led by the former Manchester City forward – can be the platform the striker needs to showcase his talent.
"I think it's an important opportunity for Balotelli, as for the first
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Stuttgart head out of drop zone Stuttgart recorded an important 2-1 win over Eintracht Frankfurt to climb clear of the relegation zone in the Bundesliga on Sunday.
Bruno Labbadia's men had suffered four straight losses, including a disappointing Europa League exit, heading into the encounter but bounced back in style.
Vedad Ibisevic cancelled out Stefan Aigner's 17th-minute opener at the Commerzbank-Arena.
Georg Niedermeier scored the winner in the second half, lifting Stuttgart into 12th and eight points clear of Augsburg, who occupy the relegation playoff spot.
Eintracht Frankfurt remain fourth despite being winless in their past six matches.
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Wigan 2:1 Newcastle Jean Beausejour gave Wigan the lead in the 17th minute when he fired home from close range.
The home side should have been down to 10 men when Callum McManaman put in a horrendous challenge on Massadio Haidara but he escaped punishment.
In the second half, Newcastle pressed and finally got their leveller when Davide Santon powered in an equaliser.
The game looked to be heading for a draw but Kone popped up in the right place to turn the ball in and move Wigan to within three points of safety.
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