England put on a thrilling display of attacking football, but they emerged from their trek into the jungle with a 2-1 defeat in their World Cup opener thanks to Mario Balotelli's winner in the draining heat of Manaus. Balotelli scored the decisive goal fo... [View All]

Where to play Wayne Rooney and whether Glen Johnson needs protection are among the key issues for England to consider ahead of the Italy game. England's World Cup campaign begins on Saturday evening in Manaus against Italy, the side that ended England's p... [View All]

Roy Hodgson has told his young Lions they can light up the World Cup just like Pele did 56 years ago. After three weeks of extensive preparation, the big moment has finally arrived for England. Hodgson's youthful-looking side will take on four-time world ... [View All]

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) -- The heat and humidity will be a factor, and so will the poor playing surface, when the Amazonian jungle city of Manaus hosts England and Italy in its first World Cup match on Saturday. The most exotic of Brazil's 12 host cities got ... [View All]

Manchester United and England striker Wayne Rooney has insisted the Three Lions are better than Italy. WE'VE IMPROVED: Rooney thinks England have grown over the last two years while Italy have stood still Roy Hodgson and his men tackle Italy in the Amazon... [View All]