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'Gutted' Rooney backs Redknapp

Fabio Capello (left) and Wayne Rooney

10:55pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Wayne Rooney on Wednesday backed Harry Redknapp to be the next England manager following Fabio Capello's dramatic resignation.


Sunderland edge out Boro

Stephane Sessegnon

10:28pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Stephane Sessegnon's extra-time strike secured a 2-1 win over Middlesbrough as Sunderland booked an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Arsenal in dramatic style.

Capello tight-lipped

Fabio Capello

9:59pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Fabio Capello has insisted that he will not go into detail on the reasons behind his resignation.

Suarez row is over - Dalglish

Kenny Dalglish

8:55pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish insists now is the time to draw a line under the Luis Suarez affair and move on ahead of this weekend's visit to Old Trafford.

Capello decision shocks Wilshere

Fabio Capello (left) with Jack Wilshere

8:14pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Jack Wilshere admitted his shock at Fabio Capello's resignation as England manager on Wednesday.

Wilshere reacts to Capello decision

Fabio Capello (left) with Jack Wilshere

7:51pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Jack Wilshere admitted his shock at Fabio Capello's resignation as England manager on Wednesday.

Capello quits England

Fabio Capello

7:34pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Fabio Capello has quit as England manager, the Football Association announced on Wednesday night.

Ferris cleared by hearing

Stephen Ferris

4:21pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Stephen Ferris will be available for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France on Saturday after being cleared of tip-tackling Wales lock Ian Evans.

League keep Old Trafford handshakes

Patrice Evra

4:19pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

The Premier League have no plans to cancel the pre-match handshakes ahead of Manchester United's clash with Liverpool on Saturday, when Patrice Evra and Luis Suarez are likely to come face to face again.

Wenger expects top-four finish

Arsene Wenger

3:27pm Wednesday 8th February 2012

Arsene Wenger remains confident Arsenal have the strength of character needed to force themselves back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League.



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