Steve McClaren has chosen not to name David Beckham to the England squad that will play Greece on August 16. Out of the squad are also Theo Walcott and World Cup goalkeeper David James.
Here are all players which will have a chance to play for England:
While International teams get ready for Euro 2008 and qualifying for South Africa 2010 there are going to be a lot of friendlies played in the next weeks. Don’t forget to mark your calendars.
August 15 matches and results:
Algeria - Gabon 0:2
Ukraine - Azerbaijan 6:0
Slovakia - Malta 3:0
Slovenia - Israel 1:1
Ghana - Togo 2:0
Wales - Bulgaria 0:0
Iceland - Spain 0:0
25-year-old Chelsea skipper John Terry was confirmed as David Beckham’s successor and will begin his reign as England captain in McClaren’s first match, a friendly against Greece on 16 August. Steven Gerrard made out as vice-captain.
Terry is expected to be one of the best captains England has ever had. Terry said he was delighted with the appointment.
It is the ultimate honour to be the captain of your country and I am very proud to be given this great opportunity. It is an incredible challenge and one I am looking forward to very much.
Japan has won their first game under new coach Ivica Osim. Brazilian born Alex’s first-half double gave Ivica Osim the perfect start with a 2-0 home victory over Trinidad and Tobago.
After the match Osim said:
Generally speaking, it was good as the first match. We played with a good tempo from the start and looked sharp even though we only had three days together before the match. There were some encouraging signs but we have to make sure we can maintain that sort of tempo for the full 90 minutes. By running more, Japan should be able to compete better with physically larger players from foreign countries.
According to a Stanford University research study, three 10 minute workout sessions produced the same benefit as a solid 30 minute workout at one time.
If you are like me and are using the same exuse over and over again…
I’m too busy to exercise!
… than 3 x 10 Exercise Method is perfect for you. A ten minute jog in the morning, a 10 minute walk at lunch, and another 10 minute jog at night might be easier to handle than the big exercise at one time.
The Zidane’s head-butt story goes on while some people are trying to commercialise the moment marking Zidane’s inglorious exit from international soccer.
On Tuesday, it was reported that the song “Coup de Boule” (French for “head-butt”), had hit number one on France’s singles chart.
The most bizare thing I heard comes from a Chinese man who is inviting bids for the rights to an image of France captain Zinedine Zidane’s head-butt during soccer World Cup final. Zhao Xiaokai, general manager of a sport-related company, paid $250 to register the trademark - a silhouette of Zidane head-butting Italy defender Marco Materazzi’s chest - for shoes, hats and beer products.
