Tuesday, March 31, 2009
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Owen has England future - Lampard
England midfielder Frank Lampard says manager Fabio Capello has not shut the door on Newcastle striker Michael Owen.
Owen is yet to play under Capello and was recently referred to as England's "history" by the Italian.
But Lampard says the 29-year-old, who has scored 40 goals in 89 England caps, should not give up hope of a recall.
"Michael Owen is one of the best strikers ever to play for England and I am sure if he is fit and playing well, he will be in the team," said Lampard.
"His goalscoring record is unbelievable, but he has been injured for a long time and Fabio does not feel he is ready to play," added the Chelsea man.
As soon as you hear the name Shevchenko, you know he is going to be a threat Frank Lampard |
Lampard insisted there is nothing personal between Owen and Capello and that his exclusion is just down to fitness and form.
"Capello has shown he is a fair manager and has no personal agendas, he just wants to win games," said Lampard.
"The situation would be the same if I was injured or if Wayne Rooney is injured. If you are fit and playing well you will be in."
Capello opted to call up Darren Bent after Carlton Cole was ruled out of the game against Ukraine on Wednesday because of a thigh injury.
Emile Heskey will also miss the World Cup qualifier after picking up a hamstring injury in the early stages of the friendly win over Slovakia at the weekend.
But Capello has ruled out bringing in Owen, who has only just returned to action for his club Newcastle after an ankle ligament problem.
However, England coach Stuart Pearce also dismissed any suggestions that Owen no longer has a future with the national side under Capello.
"My view is the same as Fabio's, he hasn't played enough football," said the England Under-21 coach, who is also a member of Capello's backroom staff.
"If the manager leads from the top and says that's the reason behind Michael not playing, then that's the reason.
"The one thing Fabio doesn't do is shut the door on anyone. It has been mentioned that certain individuals have had the door closed on them, but that is not the case.
"They are not the words that Fabio uses and his actions are not like that either.
"Anyone that's on form and fit and playing for their club will get an opportunity and he has certainly shown that with the Under-21s where he has put the likes of Gabby (Gabriel Agbonlahor); Milly (James Milner); Theo (Walcott) and Aaron (Lennon), who played on Saturday, into the senior squad.
"It is very pleasing for me that these players have had an opportunity because their form has been good enough for their clubs."
Meanwhile, Lampard warned his England team-mates about the threat of former Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko ahead of the meeting with Ukraine at Wembley.
The England midfielder played with the Ukrainian forward at Stamford Bridge for two seasons and although Shevchenko's time at Chelsea was not deemed to be a great success, Lampard has no doubt the 32-year-old will be a threat.
"Shevchenko is obviously a fantastic player," he said.
"He will be a huge threat to us, because he can produce something out of the blue.
"I think he had a few injury problems and settling-in problems when he was in England.
"But as soon as you hear the name Shevchenko, you know he is going to be a threat - and this is a game he will really be wanting to do well in."
England will record their fifth successive Group Six qualifying victory if they beat Ukraine on Wednesday.
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Monday, March 30, 2009
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Date of birth: March 4, 1982
Place of birth: Ontario, California, USA
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Info: Landon Donovan #10 of the U.S. controls the ball against Denmark in an international friendy match on January 20, 2007 at the Home Depot Center in Carson, California. The U.S. won 3-1.
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Info: United States forward Landon Donovan celebrates his late goal against Mexico in the second half of their exhibition soccer game on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2007, in Glendale, Ariz. The United States defeated Mexico 2-0.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Deco Wallpaper #3
Date of birth: August 27, 1977
Place of birth: São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Info: Barcelona’s Deco celebrates his goal against Liverpool during his Champions League first knockout round, first-leg soccer match at in Barcelona, Spain Wednesday Feb. 21, 2007.
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Date of birth: August 27, 1977
Place of birth: São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Info: Barcelona’s Deco celebrates his goal against Liverpool during their Champions League first knockout round, first-leg soccer match at in Barcelona, Spain Wednesday Feb. 21, 2007.
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Date of birth: January 30, 1981
Place of birth: Blagoevgrad (Благоевград), Bulgaria
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Info: Tottenham Hotspur’s Dimitar Berbatov, attempts a shot on the Dinamo Bucharest’s goal during their UEFA Cup soccer match at Tottenham’s White Hart Lane stadium London, Thursday Dec. 14, 2006. Tottenham won the game 3-1.
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Date of birth: June 4, 1985
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Info: Lukas Podolski of Germany prior to the Euro 2008 championships semi-final football match at St Jakob-Park stadium in Basel, Switzerland. Euro 2008.
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Date of birth: June 4, 1985
Place of birth: Gliwice, Poland
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Info: Munich’s Lukas Podolski celebrates after scoring the opening goal by penalty during the German first soccer division match between Bayern Munich and VfL Wolfsburg at the Allianz Arena in Munich, southern Germany, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007.
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Place of birth: Gliwice, Poland
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Info: Germany’s Lukas Podolski celebrates after scoring during the Euro 2008 group D qualifying match between Germany and San Marino at the Stadio Olympico stadium in Serravalle, San Marino, Sept.6, 2006.
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Date of birth: October 18, 1978
Place of birth: Montevideo, Uruguay
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Info: Uruguay’s Nacional’s goalkeeper Alexis Viera celebrates a goal of his team against Brazil’s Internacional’s during a Libertadores Cup soccer game in Montevideo,Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007.
Friday, March 27, 2009
Fernando Torres Wallpaper #18
Date of birth: March 20, 1984
Place of birth: Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain
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Info: Fernando Torres of Spain holds the national flag after the UEFA EURO 2008 Final match between Germany and Spain at Ernst Happel Stadion on June 29, 2008 in Vienna, Austria.
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Date of birth: March 20, 1984
Place of birth: Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain
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Info: Fernando Torres of Liverpool reacts after scoring the second goal during their UEFA Champions League soccer match against Marseille, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007, in Marseille stadium, southern France.
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Date of birth: March 20, 1984
Place of birth: Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain
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Info: Liverpool’s Fernando Torres reacts during the 1-0 defeat against Marseille during their Champions League Group A soccer match at Anfield Stadium, Liverpool, England, Wednesday Oct. 3, 2007.
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Date of birth: March 20, 1984
Place of birth: Fuenlabrada, Madrid, Spain
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Info: Atletico de Madrid’s Fernado Torres, right, heads the ball towards the goal watched by Barcelona’s captain Carles Pujol during a Spanish league soccer match at the Vicente Calderon stadium in Madrid, Sunday, May 20, 2007.
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Is Gerrard really the best player in the Premier League? Benitez certainly thinks so
Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez certainly thinks so.
The Spaniard had this to say : "He would be my vote. If he can continue playing at this level, then why not? ... For me, Stevie is one of the best players in the world. To say one is the best above anyone else is difficult because there are a lot of quality players about but he is one of the best. That is clear."
His performances against Manchester United and Aston Villa respectively, were quite frankly, world class. There is no doubt that come the end of the season, when players have to vote for their Player of the Season, Gerrard will certainly be on quite a number of the ballots, however will he get enough votes to be crowned Player of the Year?
Before the United game two weeks ago, the only name really being mentioned to take the award was Serbian defender Nemanja Vidic. It just goes to show you how quickly things can change in football. On one hand you have Vidic, who had a nightmare of a game before eventually being sent off and on the other hand you have Gerrard who plays incredibly well and is automatically considered by many the Player of the Season.
Personally, I would agree with Rafa that Gerrard is the best in the league at the moment and if he continues this kind of form, how could he miss out.
So will Gerrard be the man to take the award come the end of May or will it be Vidic, or anyone else for the matter, to take the award? Comments below please.
Thursday, March 26, 2009
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Date of birth: December 3, 1981
Place of birth: Langreo, Asturias, Spain
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Info: Valencia’s David Villa celebrates his goal during his Spanish league soccer match against Sevilla at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain, Sunday, April. 15, 2007.