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As Roy Hodgson admitted upon revealing his England squad to face Denmark next week, Southampton left-back Luke Shaw was never going to be kept off the 30-man list. “Anyone who has watched him play would not deny he deserves a place,” remarked the Three Lions boss, per the BBC. He might have used an identical reply if asked about Cardiff City defender Steven Caulker, Liverpool attacker...
Published: February 27, 2014
The third and final Formula One preseason test got underway today at the Bahrain International Circuit. This is the last chance for the teams and drivers to get their machines as close to perfection as possible before the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in a little over two weeks. Mercedes were looking to hammer home their advantage, Ferrari had a small gap to close, and the Renault-powered Red...
Published: February 27, 2014
England’s national squad has been announced ahead of their friendly against Denmark next Wednesday, with Roy Hodgson opting to include a total of 30 players in the group—including a late chance for the likes of Raheem Sterling and Luke Shaw to impress and make the World Cup squad. The full squad, as per BBC Sport, includes a mix of seasoned veterans such as captain Steven Gerrard and forward...
Published: February 27, 2014
Formula One’s biggest names have just a fortnight of preparation left until the 2014 season gets underway, and this week brings about the final pre-season test in Bahrain. Manufacturers have the opportunity to showcase their newest, cutting-edge toys, while drivers both old and new will be going through their final paces ahead of the latest F1 campaign. Force India’s Sergio Perez went around...
Published: February 27, 2014
Roy Hodgson has named Southampton youngster Luke Shaw and high-flying Liverpool winger Raheem Sterling in his England squad to face Denmark, as reported by the FA’s official Twitter account: Shaw receives his first international call-up after a plethora of excellent performances for the Saints across the last two seasons. He joins up with the 30-man squad at the age of 18 and will now challenge...
Published: February 27, 2014
Despite a consistent start, Tiger Woods finished Day 1 well back of the leaders at the 2014 Honda Classic in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Starting on the back nine with a series of solid tee shots, Tiger made par on his first eight holes before dropping a birdie at 18 to make the turn at one under par. The journey got rockier on the front nine, with a double bogey on the second hole essentially eliminating...
Published: February 27, 2014
Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has named his squad for the country’s friendly encounter with South Africa on March 5 in Johannesburg. Amongst the names is an idea of who Big Phil will be relying on come the big kick-off on June 12 against Croatia in Sao Paulo. Next week’s match will be the final international before Scolari will name his final 23-man squad on May 7. Here,...
Published: February 27, 2014
Carlos Tevez scored his 14th league goal of the season for Juventus on Sunday. Gonzalo Higuain notched his 13th for Napoli a day later. The Argentinian pair only arrived in Serie A last summer but already sit joint-first and joint-second in the scoring charts. But both men still have a way to go yet if they hope to make as big an impact on Italian football as some of their countrymen before them. Argentinian...
Published: February 27, 2014
This article celebrates the players with the hardest shots in football. Men like Roberto Carlos may not be regular finishers, consistent match-winners or star players, but they are all known for their powerful shots. It is for these men that terms such as “rocket” or “belter” were coined, but they are not just the purveyors of savage, raw power; they also knew how to get their...
Published: February 27, 2014
It hasn’t been the easiest season this year for many Americans playing abroad, whether it’s been the rough season Jozy Altidore has suffered through at Sunderland, or the fact that so many high-profile Americans in Europe, lacking regular playing time, have been forced to come home. Still, there have been more than a few bright spots this season. Here are the 10 best American players abroad...