Zamora to start against Sweden

Fabio Capello has told a post-match press conference that Bobby Zamora will start England’s friendly against Sweden on Tuesday night. The Fulham striker and his club team-mate David Stockdale were unused substitutes as England inched past world champions Spain...

Kelly delighted with ‘dream’ win

Stephen Kelly says the Republic of Ireland’s 4-0 win in Estonia last night – that has all-but secured qualification for the European Championships – was mind-blowing. The Fulham defender saluted Ireland’s professionalism and admitted that the...

Republic roar towards finals

A superb performance from the Republic of Ireland in Tallinn tonight put Giovanni Trapattioni’s team on the brink of qualifying for Euro 2012. The Irish crushed Estonia, who finished with nine men, 4-0 and barring a stupendous turnaround in midweek at the Aviva...

Kelly ready to seize his chance

Fulham full back Stephen Kelly is keen to make the most of an opportunity to nail down a first-team place after Zdenek Grygera’s unfortunate injury. The Czech defender will be out for at least six months after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament against...

Bobby keen to stake his claim

Bobby Zamora hopes to use the forthcoming friendlies against Spain and Sweden to show he is good enough to go to Euro 2012 with England. The Fulham striker is one of a number of forwards that Fabio Capello is considering after Wayne Rooney’s suspension ruled him...