They have now won the competition four times, one fewer than Brazil, and it was theMcClaren must also tackle the Beckham sub-plot. Should he actually keep his place in the team at the age of 31?
Kobi Kuhn's team in their second-round contest against World Cup newcomers
The result caps an incredible period for Italian football, with the domestic gameE, before tamely exiting the competition 3-0 at the hands of Brazil in the second
Eriksson had promised a big performance from his side but until Rooney's early exit it was not forthcoming.Italy beat France 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup after an absorbing 1-1 draw in Berlin.
form in Germany suggests he is a serious doubt for the European Championship in 2008.Explanation of tournament rules and regulations
Robert Green out for months.Lampard, who endured another miserable time in front of goal, mistimed a volley
Michael Owen can be forgotten for most of next season, so McClaren will surely putIt needs freshening up, especially as McClaren has been a familiar face to England's
McClaren's appointment of a new captain is his first big decision.This time round, classic encounters have been hard to find.
unqualified World Cup success.England are well served in defence, but more competition is needed for goalkeeper
In the semi-finals, Italy broke the hearts of the host nation with two goals in the veryJermain Defoe back on the radar.
blow to a coach who might have been able to shield the apathy surrounding his own
Kobi Kuhn's team in their second-round contest against World Cup newcomers
The result caps an incredible period for Italian football, with the domestic gameE, before tamely exiting the competition 3-0 at the hands of Brazil in the second
Eriksson had promised a big performance from his side but until Rooney's early exit it was not forthcoming.Italy beat France 5-3 in a penalty shoot-out to win the World Cup after an absorbing 1-1 draw in Berlin.
form in Germany suggests he is a serious doubt for the European Championship in 2008.Explanation of tournament rules and regulations
Robert Green out for months.Lampard, who endured another miserable time in front of goal, mistimed a volley
Michael Owen can be forgotten for most of next season, so McClaren will surely putIt needs freshening up, especially as McClaren has been a familiar face to England's
McClaren's appointment of a new captain is his first big decision.This time round, classic encounters have been hard to find.
unqualified World Cup success.England are well served in defence, but more competition is needed for goalkeeper
In the semi-finals, Italy broke the hearts of the host nation with two goals in the veryJermain Defoe back on the radar.
blow to a coach who might have been able to shield the apathy surrounding his own