Results tagged “Wayne Rooney”

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.

"Daft as a brush" was Bobby Robson's description of former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne.

Sadly that daftness had a darker side, which has manifested itself in recent years in a well-documented drink problem. He's clearly still fragile, but Gascoigne, 44, is happier now.

Barcelona and Manchester United might be scrapping it out to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy on May 28, but Canary Wharf has got there before both of them.

The coveted piece of silverware is on display in Reuters Plaza today and tomorrow, giving Wharfers the chance to see it close up.

This summer's eagerly-awaited football extravaganza at The O2 has been cancelled due to Steven Gerrard and Wayne Rooney deciding to pull out.

The A:3K event, which was scheduled to take place on July 17, has been postponed until 2011 after the England duo told organisers it would be 'inappropriate' for them to take part.

Participants in a new six-a-side league in Greenwich could have the chance to train with Wayne Rooney - if they are good enough.

The new league starting at the London Soccerdome has been selected by the producers of Rooney's Sky One show Street Striker in its search for the best talent for the England striker to coach.

Not unexpectedly West Ham's miserable away form continued as they crashed to a 3-0 defeat to Manchester United last night.

Two goals from Wayne Rooney and one from Michael Owen did the damage to Gianfranco Zola's side at Old Trafford.

James Tomkins insists West Ham are not worrying about relegation despite their 4-0 drubbing by Manchester United at the weekend.

The England under-21 centre-back returned to the Irons' starting line-up against the Premier League champions but could do little to stop Wayne Rooney and co running riot in the second half.

Gianfranco Zola was putting a brave face on things but the West Ham manager must be getting worried after his side was torn apart by a depleted Manchester United.

The Premier League champions could only field three recognised defenders, and lost two of those before the game finished, but still the Irons could barely muster a worthwhile effort on goal.

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.

STEREOPHONICS have been confirmed as the latest act in The O2's winter line-up.

The Welsh rockers will end their greatest hits tour at The O2 arena on Saturday, December 20.