WILL SVEN GO FOR 4-1-4-1?


SVEN-Goran Eriksson's masterplan for winning the World Cup is now becoming apparent.
And it appears he will please and horrify supporters of different tactical systems in equal measure. [more]




Rafa backing creative Kewell


Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has backed Harry Kewell to shine for Australia at the World Cup finals.
The 27-year-old is winning his race to recover from a groin strain in time to feature in Germany and, providing he is fully fit, Benitez sees no reason why he should not reproduce his impressive club form for the Socceroos. [more]




James Lawton: Who now dares question the inclusion of Crouch in England's World Cup plans?



If it should be that Peter Crouch is indeed a significant factor in England's World Cup the toast should not simply be to a young man of terrific fortitude and good humour. [more]


Watching World Cup online 'could cost UK businesses £4bn'


Watching the World Cup on the internet at work could cost the British economy almost £4 billion, lawyers said today. [more]




Red Revival: Introduction


How do you top that? Istanbul, AC Milan, Jerzy Dudek and all the unscriptable drama. Such an amazing game that simply no other could ever be fit to follow. [more]



Kewell's future on the line


THE World Cup future of Harry Kewell could be decided in the small German town of Ulm tonight as the Socceroos' flimsy maestro puts his suspect groin to its first serious test since it buckled three weeks ago. [more]




Marseille keen on Cisse



Marseille president Pape Diouf has confirmed that he wants to sign Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse this summer but is aware that French champions Lyon are also keen to snap up the 24-year-old. [more]




Robbie's bob-a-job on World Cup beat


To his friends and colleagues he is known as Robbie the Bobbie.
The smiling face of Merseyside police is today preparing to extend his hand of friendship to football fans in Germany. [more]