World Cup 2014 Odds

England: Hodgson offers youth backing

England boss Roy Hodgson has earmarked a place in his World Cup squad for both Ross Barkley and Ravel Morrison but has warned the pair they need to maintain their current level of performance to guarantee...

World Cup 2014: Hodgson has Manaus concerns

England boss Roy Hodgson admits that he would rather not play a World Cup group match in Manaus but understands the reasons why the city is being used. When the teams and locations were drawn, Manaus...

Italy World Cup: Prandelli tight-lipped on Totti chances

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has refused to speculate on whether Francesco Totti will be in Italy's squad for the World Cup but admits he has a chance. The Roma legend made the last of his 58...

World Cup 2014: France need a miracle

After losing 2-0 in Ukraine on Friday, France face an uphill task if they are to avoid missing out on a World Cup finals place for the first time since 1994. On that occasion they lost out after losing...

World Cup 2014: Hodgson wants response for Germany

Roy Hodgson urged England squad to bounce back from Friday's 2-0 friendly defeat against Chile and show their World Cup potential when Germany visit Wembley. The Three Lions' coach witnessed his side...

World Cup Qualifier: Roy Hodgson boosted by fully fit squad

England coach Roy Hodgson has a fully fit squad to choose from ahead of Friday night's crucial World Cup qualifier against Montenegro. England need to win their last two group games against Montenegro...

World Cup 2014: Jermain Defoe fears over World Cup place

Jermain Defoe admits his chances of going to the World Cup will be hampered if he continues to be denied first-team football at Tottenham. Defoe knows that England boss Roy Hodgson has been short of...

World Cup 2014 Qualifiers: Italy one win away from qualification

Italy need only one more win to qualify for next year's World Cup after defeating Bulgaria in Palermo on Friday evening. Alberto Gilardino's header in the first half was the only goal of the match,...

Fifa World Cup 2014: Pele predicts World Cup glory for Brazil

Football icon Pele is convinced that Brazil can win the 2014 Fifa World Cup on home soil. Three-time competition winner and football icon Pele is convinced Brazil can carry the hopes of a nation and win...

Casillas is back to play for Spain

Coach Vicente del Bosque revealed that Iker Casillas is ready to man the posts once more. Good news for Spain fans. Coach Vicente del Bosque announced on Monday that the veteran goalkeeper is all set to...