Hodgson wants more from Bullard

Roy Hodgson admits Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard will have to up his performance level to break back into the England squad. Bullard was called into the England setup for the September games against Andorra and Croatia, although he did not make Fabio Capello’s...

Bullard plans new deal discussion

Jimmy Bullard is due to discuss a new deal at Fulham in January. The talismanic midfielder has battled back from a career-threatening knee injury to become a key player in Roy Hodgson’s reshaped midfield. The 29 year-old was subject of some transfer speculation...

Hodgson: We won’t be getting carried away

Fulham manager Roy Hodgson today insisted the only target he has set his side is Premier League survival despite being showered with plaudits for his team’s play. Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger, whose team was beaten at Craven Cottage last month, and Gary Megson,...

Capello calls for Jimmy

Just when you wonder whether it’s worth watching England any more, this happens. First things first – our hearty congratulations to Jimmy, who sounded absolutely delighted on the radio this morning. It’s almost two years since that horrible knee...

Bullard earns England call up

Fulham midfielder Jimmy Bullard has been handed a surprise England call-up for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia. The 29 year-old midfielder, who has recovered from a horrific knee injury to feature regularly again in Roy Hodgson’s...