Erikkson feels England no has winning mentality


Frankfurt - Michael Owen lacked punch, Wayne Rooney was missing and Peter Crouch tried hard. But despite England's blunt attack, coach Sven-Goran Eriksson felt that his men finally showed the mentality to win a World Cup. [more]


Home-grown violence mars victory


Hooligan football fans caused more trouble at home than in Germany as England launched their World Cup campaign. [more]


BENITEZ SEEKS CISSE COMPENSATION


Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez wants FIFA to pay compensation for Djibril Cisse's injury while on World Cup duty with France, warning football's governing body that coaches could start withholding their players. [more]



He's tall, he's gangly, but he can dance like John Travolta on crack. Now you too can learn the 'Crouch Dance'by clicking here

The lanky England football star's stick insect moves have attracted a cult following on pitches up and down the country. [more]





Reds hope for rapid Cisse return


Liverpool's club doctor Mark Waller has confirmed that he expects Djibril Cisse to make a rapid recovery from a broken leg. [more]





When the tall hero was little


Pupils from Peter Crouch's old school North Ealing Primary are gunning for the tall striker to carry on his formidable goal-scoring record. [more]