Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has given manager Kenny Dalglish a boost ahead of this weekend’s clash at West Bromwich Albion by returning to training at Melwood. The Reds’ skipper underwent a successful groin operation two weeks ago but is now well on the road to recovery, much to the delight of his manager. more>>
Liverpool today confirmed midfielder Lucas Leiva has signed a new long-term contract at Anfield. The 24-year old, who signed for the Reds in July 2007, has put pen to paper on a new deal which secures his future with the Reds. Director of Football Damien Comolli said: “I am very, very pleased. We have been
Luis Suarez today revealed his desire to help fire Liverpool back into the Champions League sooner rather than later. With eight games still to play, the striker acknowledges there is still plenty to compete for in 2010-11 as the Reds aim to secure a European qualification berth. However, Suarez is already setting his sights on
Andy Carroll fired his first England goal in a 1-1 draw with Ghana on Tuesday night. We’ve compiled some great photos as well as news of how other Liverpool players fared for their countries. Our record signing lashed home an unstoppable strike during a 59-minute run-out at Wembley – the first time he has found
The world’s first black professional footballer, Arthur Wharton, will be celebrated at England v Ghana tomorrow . More >>
Lucas Leiva and Danny Wilson featured as Brazil beat Scotland 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday. Lucas continued to cement his position as an automatic choice under Brazil manager Mano Menezes, impressing during an 87-minute run-out. More >>
Steven Gerrard is hopeful of being involved when Liverpool take on West Brom next weekend. The skipper was ruled out for a month following groin surgery two weeks ago – and a return at the Hawthorns would be ahead of schedule. But Gerrard told Goals on Sunday: “It’s good. I’m probably three or four days
England have released five players from the squad for Tuesday’s international friendly with Ghana. Captain John Terry and fellow defenders Ashley Cole and Michael Dawson, midfielder Frank Lampard and striker Wayne Rooney will all return to their clubs. more >>
Absolutely superb from Vettel. No-one was able to match him today. Lewis Hamilton is second… and Vitaly Petrov holds on to third. more >>
CHICAGO — Derrick Rose scored Chicago’s last seven points to help the Bulls hold off the determined Memphis Grizzlies 99-96 and stretch their lead atop the NBA’s Eastern Conference. Rose nailed two free throws with 2 1/2 minutes to play to give the Bulls the lead. Then he drove past Tony Allen and scored over
Daniel Pacheco has now completed his loan move to Norwich City and he will stay at the promotion chasing club until May 31, 2011. The striker is expected to make his Canaries debut against Kevin Keegan and Ray Clemence’s old club Scunthorpe United at Carrow Road next Saturday, April 2. more >>
Steve Clarke believes England can give Andy Carroll and Liverpool the best of both worlds in their Euro 2012 qualifier with Wales on Saturday. The Reds striker has been named in Fabio Capello’s squad for the clash at the Millennium Stadium, with many tipping him to play a part in the contest. Clarke, however, has