Wembley Pitch Could Wreck World Cup Dream For England Stars, Warns Blackpool Play-Off Hero Gary Taylor-Fletcher
by Neil Moxley and Matt Barlow (Preview | Daily Mail (UK) - May 23)
His message came as England captain Rio Ferdinand urged the FA to stop ripping up the pitch to host non-football events. more details | go to article

Don't Write US Off: England Think They Have An Easy World Cup Draw But America Are Confident
by Neil Moxley (Result | Daily Mail (UK) - February 8)
Fabio Capello and John Terry may have secretly celebrated England's dream World Cup draw, but one well-placed American has fired the first shots across the pond by insisting that their reaction was mirrored in the United States. more details | go to article

Aston Villa Midfielder Moustapha Salifou Disgusted By Togo's Africa Cup Of Nations Ban
by Neil Moxley (Profile/Interview | Daily Mail (UK) - February 5)
Aston Villa midfielder Moustapha Salifou re-lived his brush with death at the Africa Cup of Nations by admitting he wakes at night with images of the gun-battle still raging inside his head. more details | go to article