England and Germany: the next chapter of the rivalry
When England and Germany meet on the pitch sparks always fly. Tom Farmery discovers where the rivalry began and asks will it end at Bloemfontein?
Kahn: ‘penalties are psychological battle’
Legendary German keeper Oliver Kahn has issued spot-kick saving advice to England and Germany goalkeepers in the event of Sunday's match going to a penalty shoot-out.
Style over substance: can England down the Germans?
England will face a very different Germany to usual in the last 16 of the World Cup on Sunday. Bradley King takes a look at Joachim Loew’s side.
‘Jermain Defoe confident winning in a shootout against Germans’
Whenever England play Germany on the highest stage in football, there's only ever one talking point: the chance of a penalty shootout.
‘Beckenbauer fears for “burnt-out” England’
Germany legend Beckenbauer has launched another scathing attack on the England team, calling Capello's side 'burnt out' and 'stupid'.
‘Rooney remains all clear for Germany clash’
Fears that England's star man Wayne Rooney had re-injured his ankle have been calmed as he took part in light training today at the England camp.
‘Germany coach Loew wary of England test’
The Germany coach has insisted they will not be underestimating England when the two countries meet in the second round of the World Cup on Sunday.
England expects, what exactly?
England's hope of World Cup glory hangs in the balance, but the issue that Tom Farmery can't get away from is our naive expectations of the team.
‘FA expects Capello to quit if England make early exit’
Fabio Capello is expected to resign as England manager if England fail to beat Slovenia and crash out of the World Cup on Wednesday.
Dull and lifeless: it’s time to ditch the 4-4-2
England were devoid of any invention and adventure against Algeria. Bradley King argues for a change of system and a recall to a familiar face.