Holland hope World Cup will tempt Edwin van der Sar out of retirement

The 39-year-old Edwin van der Sar had been sounded out about playing for Holland in the World Cup finals

Manchester United refuse to consider loaning out ‘inexperienced’ Ben Foster

Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Ben Foster is the best English goalkeeper and plans to keep him at Manchester United

Michael Owen must state his case on the pitch, not in the press

Paul Wilson: Fabio Capello needs proof of Michael Owen's ability if the striker is to join England in South Africa

France and Portugal in battle of nerves as they struggle towards qualification

France must now avoid defeat against Serbia if they are to have any chance of winning their group

Taxis drive hard bargain ahead of 2010 World Cup

Paul Rees: South Africa's unregulated taxi drivers are up in arms about plans for a bus transit system

Wayne Rooney revels in the striking difference between club and country

Wayne Rooney has said he prefers his more forward position for England to being a wide boy with Manchester United

Michael Carrick’s England prospects hurt by late disclosure of toe injury

England coaching staff unhappy at Michael Carrick's tardiness over injury that ruled him out of double-header

James Milner urged to stake claim for England role at 2010 World Cup

Martin O'Neill has challenged Aston Villa winger James Milner to repeat his form of this season and force his way into Fabio Capello's squad for the 2010 World Cup

Capello keeps cool despite England’s perfect start

Fabio Capello is refusing to get carried away by England's perfect start to their World Cup qualifying campaign but has high praise for David Beckham

Everton should be grateful we got Cahill fit, claims Australia’s coach

The Australia coach says Everton's manager David Moyes should be grateful to the Socceroos for getting Tim Cahill back to fitness

Arsenal concern as injuries to internationals mount

Robin van Persie, Nicklas Bendtner and Abou Diaby have all been injured while on international duty

Life is ‘too easy’ for young footballers, slams Frank Lampard

Youth players should be cleaning the senior players' boots, believes the Chelsea and England midfielder

Aston Villa form slump has caused England snub

Aston Villa are poorly represented in the England squad because of the club's recent mediocre performances, claims Gareth Barry