Mark Hughes has become the new manager of Manchester City after leaving Blackburn.
The former-Wales manager has signed a three year deal and takes over from Sven Goran Eriksson.
The former Manchester United player had also been linked with the top job at Chelsea.
City owner Thaksin Shinawatra looks set to give Hughes a sizeable transfer kitty, whilst rumours have already started David Bentley and Santa Cruz could follow their former boss to Eastlands.
Wednesday, 4 June 2008
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 0 ENGLAND 3
Gareth Barry's first international goal and a brace from Jermain Defoe led England to a comfortable 3-0 over a poor Trinidad and Tobago side.
David Beckham made the pre-match headlines, as Fabio Capello - for one game at least - handed him back the armband he gave up after the 2006 World Cup.
But it was the impressive Barry who opened the scoring, volleying home after good play by Stewart Downing and Wayne Bridge inside the first 15 minutes.
Jermain Defoe made it 2-0 almost instantly, before Barry was handed the armband for the second half.
Defoe grabbed his second and missed chances for his first England hat-trick, before Dwight Yorke came off the bench to make one last appearance for his country.
David Beckham made the pre-match headlines, as Fabio Capello - for one game at least - handed him back the armband he gave up after the 2006 World Cup.
But it was the impressive Barry who opened the scoring, volleying home after good play by Stewart Downing and Wayne Bridge inside the first 15 minutes.
Jermain Defoe made it 2-0 almost instantly, before Barry was handed the armband for the second half.
Defoe grabbed his second and missed chances for his first England hat-trick, before Dwight Yorke came off the bench to make one last appearance for his country.
Friday, 30 May 2008
WHAT WE LEARNED FROM ENGLAND'S LATEST FRIENDLY
After a relatively unispiring 2-0 win over a poor USA side at Wembley - what has Fabio Capello learnt for the experience?
John Terry is still an exceptional leader -
Love him or hate him, the reaction of the players when he scored the opening goal shows the respect he has within the game. Will come back stronger from his penalty nightmare, and bound to be an important player in England's charge for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
Steven Gerrard is our most important midfielder -
Sent clear by substitute Gareth Barry, the Liverpool man produced a cool finish to round off an improved performance in an England shirt. Getting the best out of our two best players - Rooney and Gerrard, are the key to England becoming a side who can beat the best in the world. But will Capello be ready to leave out Frank Lampard to accomodate the more suited Barry in the centre with Gerrard.
Wayne Rooney is still immatue -
His foul-mouthed rantings at the referee after being booked and several rash tackles show that Rooney can still not be trusted not to implode on the biggest stage. His loose passing will also be a concern for Capello, but it was good to see him employed in the second-striker role where he can be most effective.
John Terry is still an exceptional leader -
Love him or hate him, the reaction of the players when he scored the opening goal shows the respect he has within the game. Will come back stronger from his penalty nightmare, and bound to be an important player in England's charge for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa
Steven Gerrard is our most important midfielder -
Sent clear by substitute Gareth Barry, the Liverpool man produced a cool finish to round off an improved performance in an England shirt. Getting the best out of our two best players - Rooney and Gerrard, are the key to England becoming a side who can beat the best in the world. But will Capello be ready to leave out Frank Lampard to accomodate the more suited Barry in the centre with Gerrard.
Wayne Rooney is still immatue -
His foul-mouthed rantings at the referee after being booked and several rash tackles show that Rooney can still not be trusted not to implode on the biggest stage. His loose passing will also be a concern for Capello, but it was good to see him employed in the second-striker role where he can be most effective.
Wednesday, 28 May 2008
ENGLAND 2 USA 0
A goal a piece from John Terry and Steven Gerrard secured a 2-0 win for England over the USA at Wembley.
Terry went some way to putting the memory of his Champions League final penalty miss behind him by rising to meet a pinpoint David Beckham free kick with a firm header past Tim Howard in the first half.
Then Gerrard was sent clear by substitute Gareth Barry in the second half to seal a comfortable 2-0 victory.
The USA created little in a poor performance as they rarely threatened David James' goal.
Terry went some way to putting the memory of his Champions League final penalty miss behind him by rising to meet a pinpoint David Beckham free kick with a firm header past Tim Howard in the first half.
Then Gerrard was sent clear by substitute Gareth Barry in the second half to seal a comfortable 2-0 victory.
The USA created little in a poor performance as they rarely threatened David James' goal.
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