Capello Claims Credit For Revitalising Rampant Rooney
Just a couple of months on from his complete no-show in South Africa, Wayne Rooney had a hand in every goal during England's impressive 4-0 win over Bulgaria on Friday night. Boss Fabio Capello claims he gave Rooney licence to play in what sounds suspiciously like a Scholes role: "He had to stay just in front of the two central midfielders and from this position to go forward and to be free." It worked. Mail theeditor@football365.com- Gerrard Claims England 'Made A Statement'
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Why I Wanted Bulgaria To Score...
F365 Reaction
Philip Cornwall didn't find himself wanting Bulgaria to score because he's a tabloid journalist who wants Fabio Capello out. It's just that he'd quite like to see England tested before this tournament...
England 4 Bulgaria 0: The Papers
Their View
A mixed bunch here - journalists either saw a performance of verve and hope or a deeply-flawed 90 minutes against a terrible side. We're guessing that you pretty much see what you want to see...
Judging England's Winning Players...
Rating And Slating
Jermain Defoe was nothing short of brilliant but Wayne Rooney and Joe Hart were also excellent in an impressive win. How we could have done with that Rooney out there in South Africa...
Same Old Fabio? No, Same Old Media
The Famous Mailbox
If some had their way, the England team would be full of kids, but would they be patient and wait for results? Well, what do you think? Plus, United fans are yuppies, youth and Alex is back...
How To Fix Football Six: Death Squad
Solutions365
The flotsam that is those players left out of the 25-man squads this week could be kicking their heels 'til January. Or, alternatively, they could kill each other. Last one standing gets a club...
How Zlatan Bottled His Barca Dream...
Spanish Thing
Zlatan Ibramivovic left Barcelona with insults and recriminations aimed at Pep Guardiola, but Tim Stannard believes the big man should look a little closer to home. He only has himself to blame...