England vs Belarus preview- WC 2010 Qualifying

England vs Belarus– October 14th Saturday, at Wembley (20.00 UK Time)-

Football returns to television this Wednesday ( after the internet only stream of the weekend qualifier against Ukraine) as England host Belarus in their final Group 6 qualifier. Fabio Capello’s men have already booked thier spot at the 2010 World Cup finals, but will be keen to preserve their unbeaten home record in European qualifying.

England were beaten 1-0 by Ukraine on Saturday, thereby giving coach Fabio Capello his first competitive defeat as manager of the Three Lions. But England are yet to be defeated at home in qualifying, and Capello will want the side to end their campaign in style at Wembley.

Who is injured : Wayne Rooney
Who is suspended : Robert Green

A calamitous piece of defending from Rio Ferdinand saw Robert Green become the first ever England goalkeeper to be sent off at senior international level. Rooney, England’s standout player on Saturday, has been ruled out of this clash with a calf injury. Rooney is also England’s highest scorer in qualifying with nine goals to his name.

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Heskey- No issues if Fab gives Defoe my place

England striker Emile Heskey has said that he had no reason to complain if Fabio Capello chose to start with Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe in the crucial World Cup qualifier against Croatia on Wednesday. Heskey started alongside Wayne Rooney in attack against Slovenia on Saturday, but wasn’t really able to make an impact on the … Read more

Unconvincing win for Fabio’s men as they beat Slovenia

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe made a strong case to start in the crucial World Cup qualifier against Croatia on Wednesday as England beat Slovenia 2-1 in a friendly at Wembley on Saturday evening. Defoe, a half time substitute for Aston Villa’s Emile Heskey, scored England’s second goal after Frank Lampard had converted a penalty that … Read more