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England face World Champions Spain at Wembley tomorrow and for the man who was at the heart of this country's finest football hour it's anything but a meaningless friendly.

Sir Geoff Hurst, England's hat-trick hero in the 1966 World Cup Final, said friendlies are vital to develop a squad strong enough to compete in international tournaments.

Arsenal and England player Theo Walcott is winging his way into Canary Wharf next month.

Walcott, 22, will be signing copies of his autobiography Theo: Growing Up Fast at Waterstone's in Jubilee Place mall on November 17.

West Ham striker Carlton Cole is convinced the Irons have what it takes to bounce straight back into the Premier League - and he's not worried about his England prospects.

The Hammers start the new season at home to Cardiff this Sunday, and Cole said they are ready for the challenge.

Glenn Hoddle has never been short of an opinion or two and the former England manager believes his latest project could inject new life into the beautiful game.

Hoddle, 52, was at the London Soccerdome in Greenwich on Monday to launch F40 football, a new concept which its creators hope will do for soccer what 20/20 has done for cricket.

West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green's international career is not over despite his World Cup disaster, according to England coach Ray Clemence.

Green's blunder against the USA in England's opening game in South Africa - when Clint Dempsey' shot slipped through his fingers for the equalising goal - might have signalled the end of his England days.

England's World Cup of woe has raised huge questions over the future of manager Fabio Capello.

Former England striker Gary Lineker thinks the Italian should keep his job until Euro 2012, but he had a surprise choice as candidate for Capello's successor - his Match of the Day team-mate Alan Shearer.

England football legend Gary Lineker drew the crowds to Jubilee Place mall this afternoon when he turned up to sign copies of his latest book.

The former striker, now presenter of Match of the Day, was at Waterstone's to promote Still Dreaming: My Inside Account of the 2010 World Cup, and he was still unhappy with England's poor performance.

West Ham midfielder Mark Noble is aiming to start the new Premier League season with a bang as he hopes to push his claims for a spot in Fabio Capello's England squad.

Noble has 20 under-21 caps but has yet to make the senior squad. With Capello now pinning his faith in the younger generation, Noble, 23, wants to break into the set-up.

While Fabio Capello agonises over his final World Cup selection football commentator John Motson has no doubt who should be in the England side when they start their campaign on June 12.

Motson wants Capello to field his strongest side against the USA to ensure a better performance than the one against Mexico at Wembley last Monday.

Former England defender Viv Anderson does not envy Fabio Capello's task in trying to win the World Cup this summer.

The former Manchester United full-back thinks the England boss will have a difficult job finalising his final 23 for South Africa, particularly with key players like Rio Ferdinand struggling with injury.

West Ham midfielder Scott Parker is a surprise inclusion in England's preliminary World Cup squad.

The 29-year-old was among 30 names announced by coach Fabio Capello this afternoon, and is joined by team-mates Robert Green and Matthew Upson.

West Ham goalkeeper Rob Green wants to stay at Upton Park after helping the Irons almost certainly avoid relegation this season.

Green has been linked with a move away this summer as the Irons rebuild under co-chairmen David Sullivan and David Gold, with any cash from his sale used to strengthen the squad.

The future of West Ham's Matthew Upson has been the subject of much speculation recently but the Irons captain insists he's not thinking beyond playing for England in this summer's World Cup.

The 30-year-old centre back has been linked to a move from Upton Park to raise money for the cash strapped Hammers.

It's been another exciting sporting year and plenty of big names have appeared in the pages of The Wharf, including West Ham manager Gianfranco Zola, a quartet of England cricket captains and two heroes of the 1966 World Cup win.

We look back at what's been making the headlines locally and nationally over the last 12 months.

David Beckham might be missing from England's squad playing Brazil in Qatar this weekend but he's still on track to break the national appearance record.

But former England striker Martin Chivers believes the LA Galaxy player does not deserve to surpass Peter Shilton's 125 caps.

David James should be England's goalkeeper at next year's World Cup and that would mean bad news for West Ham's Rob Green.

James is the choice of ex-England keeper David Seaman as speculation continues over who Fabio Capello will have as his first choice in South Africa.

David Beckham's England career would have ended long ago if Jimmy Greaves had his way.

The former Spurs, West Ham and England striker believes Fabio Capello should not be relying on the 34-year-old as he shapes his squad for next year's World Cup finals in South Africa.

West Ham head to the Black Country tomorrow to embark on a Premier League campaign they hope will end with European qualification.

Newly promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers will provide a stern test of the Irons capabilities when they meet at Molineux, and a good start is vital for the Londoners.

West Ham star Mark Noble believes staying at West Ham will help him achieve his ambition of a full England cap.

The 21-year-old midfielder signed a new contract last week, keeping him at Upton Park until 2013, and he feels it will help him make the step up to Fabio Capello's squad.