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Thursday 22th March 2007

England is now preparing for 2 matches, both away. One in Malta and the other in Bosina
England captain Rio Ferdinard is supended for the Malta match and both Jermain Defoe and Darren Kenton are injuried.

Goalkeepers
Chris Kirkwood 17 Caps, Age 25, Man Utd
Paul Robinson 3 Caps, Age 27, Leeds
Stuart Taylor 1 Cap, Age 26, Malaga

Defencers
Glen Johnson 3 Caps, Age 22, Man Utd
Phil Neville 57 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 30, Man Utd
Gareth Barry 21 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Man Utd
Paul Konchesky 1 Cap, Age 25, Villareal (ESP)
James McEveley 11 Caps, Age 22, Man Utd
Sol Campbell 70 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 32, Arsenal
Michael Dawson 12 Caps, Age 23, Man Utd
Rio Ferdinard 60 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 28, Man Utd
John Terry 6 Caps, Age 26, Chelsea

Midfielders
Steven Gerrard 42 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 26, Liverpool
Owen Hargreaves 34 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 26, Man Utd
Jermaine Jenas 12 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 24, Newscastle
Michael Carrick 7 Caps, Age 25, Cheivo
Sean Davis 3 Caps, Age 27, Chelsea
David Beckham 83 Caps, 15 Goals, Age 31, Juventus
Jermaine Pennant 5 Caps, Age 24, Arsenal
David Thompson 2 Caps, Age 29, Blackburn
Kieran Richardson 17 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 22, Man Utd

Forwards
Wanye Rooney 30 Caps, 18 Goals, Age 21, Man Utd
Shola Ameobi 15 Caps, 8 Goals, Age 25, Newscastle
Michael Chopra Capped at U21 Level, Age 23, Newscastle
Michael Owen 62 Caps, 26 Goals, Age 27, Liverpool
Tommy Wright 2 Caps, Age 22, Leicester

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Saturday 31th March 2007
Malta vs. England
Ta' Qali, Rabat

England are now playing in sunny clims in the Medinatrean Sea.
England were the favourites with odds of 1-10. Malta was 15-1 and a draw was 11-2.

Malta
GK Mario Muscat
DR Ian Ciantar (c)
DL Christopher Chinedu Okoh
DC Luke Dimech
DC Jeffery Chetcuti
MR Miguel Mifsud
ML Carlo Mamo
MC Stefan Giglio
MC Johnathan Holland
FC Michael Mifsud
FC Roderick Schembri
Subs
Saviour Darmanin
Adrian Ciantar
Graham Bencini
Chucks Nwoko
Daniel Bogdanovic
Digger Ifeyani Okonkwo
Willie Camenzuli

England
GK Chris Kirkland
DR Phil Neville
DL Gareth Barry
DC Michael Dawson (c)
DC James McEveley
MR Jermaine Pennant
ML Kieran Richardson
MC Michael Carrick
MC David Thompson
FC Tommy Wright
FC Michael Chorpa
Subs
Stuart Taylor
Michael Owen
Sol Campbell
Owen Hargreaves
Wanye Rooney
Shola Ameobi
John Terry

This should be a easy match for England: and it was.
The first goal came on the 2nd minute. Pennant had a freekick. He took the shot and it was saved by the goalkeeper. However Thompson got the rebound and scored his first ever goal for his country.
England's second goal came from a freekick on the 9th minute. Thompson scored a stunter from 35 yards.
On the 15th minute Malta scored they first and only goal. Schembri had an amazing run and in the box scored a lovely goal from an angle, making Man Utd's new goalie look foolish.
But that goal was the only highlight for the Maltese.
England hit back on the 18th minute with a goal from Chopra. Pennant had a run with the until he got into the box and crossed to Chopra who scored on his debut.
The 27th minute thing went from bad to worst for when Mamo when he was sent off. He tipped Pennant and got a yellow card. He losted it and the referre had to sent him off.
On the 29th minute Thompson was able to get a hattrick. Neville tried to give the ball to Wright, but had it headed after by the Maltese defence. Thompson recieved the ball and scored from 30 yards after.
On the 32th minute Michael Carrick had to be taken off injuried.
England got their fourth goal on the 34th minute. Richardson took a long shot which was saved by the goalkeeper. The Maltese defence tried to get the ball out the box but Chorpa scored his second goal.
In the second half they was only one goal. It happened on the 58th minute. Dawson took a freekick from England's half. Thompson tried a diving header and Muscat saved it. Chorpa was at the other end and scored a tap in and got his hattrick on his debut.

All in all a good day for England

Kirkland 5, Neville 8, Barry 8, Dawson 7, McEveley 7, Pennant 8 (Rooney on 74 min 7), Richardson 8, Carrick 7 (Hargreaves on 32 min 7), Thompson 10 mom, Wright 8, Chopra (Owen on 64 min 7)

Malta 1
Schembri 15
Mamo sent off 27

England 6
Thompson 2, 9, 29
Chopra 18, 34, 58
Carrick inj. 32

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Saturday 31th March 2007

In the match against Malta Michael Carrick had recieved an 2 week injury.
Kieran Freemantle has call-up Kevin Nolan of Sunderland to replace him.

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Wednesday 4th April 2007
Bosnia vs. England
Olimpijski stadion - Kosevo, Sarajevo

After England's large victory in Malta the fan are hoping for another result like it.
Bosnia would be a bit more tricky, but England are still the favourites with odds of 1-3. Bosnia had 7-1 and a draw was 3-1

Bosnia
GK Kenan Hasagic
DC Branimir Bajic
DC Mirsad Hibic
DC Sasa Papac
DMR Dzemal Berberovic
DML Hasan Salihamidvic (c)
MC Samir Duro
MC Elvir Baljic
MC Mirko Hrgovic
FC Marko Topic
FC Adis Galic
Subs
Almir Tolja
Igor Musa
Omer Joldic
Zlatan Muslimovic
Munever Rizvic
Mirnel Sadovic
Samir Muratovic

England
GK Chris Kirkwood
DR Phil Neville
DL Gareth Barry
DC Michael Dawson
DC Rio Ferdinard (c)
MR David Beckham
ML Kieran Richardson
MC Steven Gerrard
MC David Thompson
FC Michael Chopra
FC Wanye Rooney
Subs
Stuart Taylor
Michael Owen
Sol Campbell
Owen Hargreaves
Jermaine Pennant
Shola Ameobi
John Terry

England went on the attack from the beginning of the match.
On the 5th minute Neville was injuried and had to be taken off on the 8th minute after England's first goal.
On the 8th minute Thompson was fouled in the area. Beckham scored the goal from a penalty.
The second goal was also scored by Beckham. Barry took a freekick and gave the ball to Gerrard. Gerrard put the ball in the area and Beckham got the ball and put it in the top left hand corner of the goal.
The thrid and final goal came on the 34th minute. Thompson score an excellent goal from just outside the area.
On the 45th minute Thompson's game was over and had to be subbed off.
The second half England dominated, but nothing set the footballing world on fire.

Bosnia's manager at the end of the match believed that England was the better side.
England are at top of their group with 15 points, 5 points ahead of their nearest rivals.

Kirkland 8, Neville 5 (Hargreaves on 8 min 7), Barry 7, Dawson 7, Ferdinard 8, Beckham 8 mom, Richardson 7, Gerrard 8, Thompson 7 (Ameobi on 45 min 8), Chopra 7 (Owen on 76 min 7), Rooney 7

Bosnia 0
England 3
Beckham pen 8, 18
Thompson 34
Thompson inj. 45

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Thursday 31th May 2007

England are now preparing for games against Romania and Estonia, before traveling to China to play in the Confederations Cup

Goalkeepers
Chris Kirkland 19 Caps, Age 26, Man Utd
Paul Robinson 3 Caps, Age 27, Leeds
Stuart Taylor 1 Cap, Age 26, Malaga

Defencers
Darren Kenton 5 Caps, Age 28, Southampton
Glen Johnson 3 Caps, Age 22, Man Utd
Gareth Barry 23 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 26, Man Utd
Paul Konchesky 1 Caps, Age 26, Villareal
James McEveley 12 Caps, Age 22, Man Utd
Sol Campbell 70 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 32, Arsenal
Michael Dawson 14 Caps, Age 23, Man Utd
Rio Ferdinard 61 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 28, Man Utd
John Terry 6 Caps, Age 26, Chelsea

Midfielders
Steven Gerrard 43 Caps, 6 Goals, Age 27, Liverpool
Owen Hargreaves 36 Caps, 2 Goals, Age 26, Man Utd
Jermaire Jenas 12 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 24, Newcastle
Sean Davis 3 Caps, Age 27, Chelsea
Kevin Nolan Capped at U21 Level, Age 24, Sunderland
David Beckham 84 Caps, 17 Goals, Age 32, Juventus
Jermaine Pennant 6 Caps, Age 24, Arsenal
David Thompson 4 Caps, 4 Goals,
Kieran Richardson 19 Caps, 2 Goals,

Forwards
Wanye Rooney 32 Caps, 18 Goals, Age 21, Man Utd
Shola Ameobi 16 Caps, 8 Goals, Age 25, Newcastle
James Beatiee 14 Caps, 1 Goal, Age 29, Southampton
Michael Chorpa 2 Caps, 3 Goals, Age 23, Newcastle
Michael Owen 64 Caps, 26 Goals, Age 27, Liverpool

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Wednesday 6th June 2007

Four England players had to be withdrawn from the squad for the Confedations Cup.
The follow players have been withdrawn:
James McEveley
Sean Davis
Kevin Nolan
James Beattie

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Saturday 9th June 2007
Romania vs. England
Lia Manoliu, Bucharest

The toughest match England would possible face in their group. The main threat would be Romania's captain and Chelsea player Adrian Mutu.
The odds for the match were 7-2 for Romania, a draw was 9-4 and England had odds of 4-6 making them favourites.

Romania
GK Bogdan Lobont
DC Cosmin Contra
DC Matei Mirel Radoi
DC Marius Baciu
MR Ovidiu Petre
ML Razvan Rat
MC Lucian Iulian Sinmartean
MC Paul Costantin Codrea
MC Florin Cernat
FC Adrain Mutu (c)
FC Marius Niculae
Subs
Emilian Dolha
Daniel Pancu
Dumitru Laurentiu Rosu
Gabriel Sebastain Tamas
Claudiu Andrei Keseru
Tiberiu Ghioane
Iulian Filipescu

England
GK Chris Kirkland
DR Glen Johnson
DL Gareth Barry
DC Michael Dawson
DC Rio Ferdinard (c)
MR David Beckham
ML Kieran Richardson
MC Steven Gerrard
MC David Thompson
FC Michael Chorpra
FC Wanye Rooney
Subs
Stuart Taylor
Michael Owen
Sol Campbell
Owen Hargreaves
Jermaine Pennant
Shola Ameobi
John Terry

This was a very even match. England dominated throughout the first half, Romania was the main force in the second.
England only got one goal in the match, but that was all they needed. The goal came on the 35th minute. Beckham had a freekick at a slight angle. When he took the shot Lobont parried it away, but it was invain because Rooney got the rebound and scored an easy goal.
On the 54 minute England added insult to injury when Cernat was taken off injuried and is now out with an torn calf muscle.

Kirkland 8 mom, Johnson 7, Barry (Terry subbed on 75 min 6), Dawson 7, Ferdinard 8, Beckham 7, Richardson 7 (Pennant on 75 min 6), Gerrard 7 (Hargreaves on 62 min 7), Thompson 7, Chorpra 7, Rooney 7

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Wednesday 13th June 2007
England vs Estonia
Wembley, London

This is a match where England are favourites with odds of 1-10. The bookers gave Estonia odds of 15-1 and a draw was 5-1.

England
GK Chris Kirkland
DR Glen Johnson
DL Gareth Barry
DC Michael Dawson
DC Rio Ferdinand (c)
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
John Terry

Estonia
GK Matt Poom
DR Erko Saviauk
DL Urmas Rooba
DC Andrei Stepanov (c)
DC Liivo Leetma
MR Maksim Smirnov
ML Andres Oper
MC Aleksander Saharov
MC Kristen Viiknae
FC Tarmo Kirk
FC Joel Lindpere
Subs
Martin Koolma
Taavi Rahn
Igor Tarassenkov
Enver Jaager
Dmitri Girion
Teet Allas
Enar Jaarger

The match started off slowly. The first real attack came on the 18th minute.
The first goal came on the 21th minute. Konchesky took the ball of Stepanov and crossed it to Chopra. Poom was off his line; Chopra lobbed the ball over him and scored a nice like goal.
It stayed 1-nil during the first half until the 60th minute. England had a corner which Beckham took, Ameobi headed the ball in the goal.
Ameobi got a second goal like that on the 79th minute and scored his 10th goal for England.
England’s final goal came two minutes later. Konchesky had to kick the ball away from him after a throw in. Rooney got it and had to run from his own half to get into the Estonian box. He took a shot from an angle and scored his 20th goal.

A very good day for England.

Kirkland 7, Johnson 8, Barry 8, Dawson 8, Ferdinand 8, Beckham 8, Koncheskey 9, Hargreaves (Jenas on 70 min 7), Thompson 7, Chopra 8 (Ameobi on 54 min 10 mom), Owen 7 (Rooney on 70 min 7)

England
Chopra 21
Ameobi 60, 79
Rooney 81
Estonia 0

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Confederation Cups

Group A
Brazil
Nigeria
Peru
South Korea

Group B
Austraila
China
England
France

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Wednesday 20th June 2007

Peru 2
Palacious pen 10
Holsen 38
South Korea 1
Seol 46

Brazil 2
Adriano 63, 69
Nigeria 0