Butcher worried about England future Former England captain Terry Butcher is concerned about how Roy Hodgson's side will fare at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, if they qualify.
Butcher – who played for England at three World Cups and made 77 appearances for his country – does believe they will make their way out of a tricky group and qualify for next year's event in Brazil.
But achieving any success beyond that is unlikely according to the former defender, who believes the fact that many of England's players are not first-team regulars for their clubs is hurting the team.
"Despite England's gritty draw (a 2-2 stalemate against Brazil) in the Maracana last Sunday, I worry about my country’s future at the top level of international football," Butcher wrote in his column
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Category: News Views: 819 Added: SkyDate: 10.06.2013 - 03:34
Schweinsteiger hungry for more success Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger insists he is eager to earn more silverware, after completing the treble with the club.
The Germany international was a key member of the team that brought home the Bundesliga, DFB-Pokal and the UEFA Champions League titles, a feat that had never before been achieved in Germany.
And with the imminent arrival of Pep Guardiola to the club, Schweinsteiger is confident of achieving more success.
"My title hunger has increased by winning the title, not decreased," he said in Bild am Sonntag.
"It is certainly very good for the self-confidence. We will go into the new
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Category: News Views: 877 Added: SkyDate: 10.06.2013 - 03:33
Ancelotti suited to Real, says Perez Paris Saint-Germain boss Carlo Ancelotti would be the ideal replacement for Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid, according to the club's president.
Ancelotti – who led PSG to their first Ligue 1 title in 19 years last season – has been linked with the vacant post at the Bernabeu after Mourinho left to rejoin Premier League giants Chelsea.
Real president Florentino Perez believes Ancelotti would be perfectly suited to the job, and admitted he had thought about offering him the job previously.
A stumbling block could be the fact Ancelotti is contracted in Paris until the end of the 2013-14 season, but Perez's comments hinted at negotiations with the French side.
Category: News Views: 920 Added: SkyDate: 10.06.2013 - 03:32
Chelsea will keep De Bruyne Jose Mourinho wants to keep Kevin De Bruyne at Chelsea next season, according to Bayer Leverkusen general manager Michael Reschke.
The Bundesliga club have been strongly linked with a loan move for the Belgium international, along with domestic rivals Borussia Dortmund.
It has also been claimed De Bruyne could be used as a makeweight in the deal that is likely to see Leverkusen star Andre Schurrle move to Stamford Bridge ahead of next season.
However, Reschke has quashed rumours of a move for the playmaker, who is set to be given a chance to shine in the English top flight, 18 months after being signed by the London club from Genk.
Category: News Views: 844 Added: SkyDate: 10.06.2013 - 03:31
Martinez will not pressure Fellaini to stay New Everton boss Roberto Martinez will not speak to Marouane Fellaini about his future, despite speculation about a potential departure.
Fellaini has been widely linked with a move to Manchester United following former Everton manager David Moyes' move to Old Trafford, with Arsenal also thought to be rivalling bidders.
And with Fellaini having a reported release clause of 22 million pounds, Martinez may have no say in the future of the Belgian midfielder.
But Martinez – who says speculation surrounding Fellaini is unavoidable – revealed he will not hold talks with the 25-year-old in a bid to convince him to stay.
Category: News Views: 762 Added: SkyDate: 10.06.2013 - 03:30
Hughes excited to work with Adam New Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says Charlie Adam will be a key part of his plans at the Britannia Stadium.
Adam – who moved from Liverpool to Stoke last season – made 27 Premier League appearances for the club before falling out of favour with former boss Tony Pulis.
He was dropped from Stoke's first team and lost his regular place with Scotland also, but Hughes is set on rejuvenating Adam's career.
And making the former Rangers midfielder comfortable in his set-up is one of Hughes' first priorities at Stoke.
He said: "I'm looking forward to working with Charlie day in day out and it will be an excit
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Category: News Views: 698 Added: SkyDate: 10.06.2013 - 03:29
De Bruyne: I need to play to stay at Chelsea Chelsea midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has insisted he needs to play regularly if he is to remain at the club next season.
The Belgian has been loaned out to Genk and Werder Bremen over the past two seasons and is now being linked with a temporary switch to Bayer Leverkusen, with Andre Schurrle potentially going the opposite way.
And, while De Bruyne is not ruling out a return to Stamford Bridge, he has underlined his need to play first-team football on a regular basis if he is to be in contention for Belgium's World Cup 2014 squad.
"The most important thing for me is to be playing games," he told Sky Sports. "I know that I will be stressed when I play a few games on the benc
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Category: News Views: 1055 Added: SkyDate: 09.06.2013 - 01:52
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