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Former England, Birmingham City and Nottingham Forest striker Trevor Francis dies aged 69.
Jul 24, 15:51
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Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka were subjected to racist abuse on social media after missing penalties on Sunday night.
Jul 12, 15:49
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Former defender Anderson won his milestone England cap against Czechoslovakia in 1978.
Jun 11, 15:46
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Nobby Stiles' family earlier this week said they had been told by experts that his brain had been damaged by repeatedly heading the ball.
Dec 23, 14:27
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Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
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Viv Anderson: 'Missing out on Nations League will fire players up next season'
The Three Lions will take a 23-man squad out to Portugal.Jun 4, 23:23
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On this day: Unlikely England goalscorers sink Yugoslavia
Twenty-nine years ago today, goals from defensive duo Gary Mabbutt and Viv Anderson saw England record a 2-0 victory over Yugoslavia at Wembley.Nov 12, 06:00
Viv Anderson gives backing to Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney
Viv Anderson says that he would not drop Wayne Rooney, despite his recent performances for Manchester United.Oct 27, 15:32
Sports Mole looks back at England's biggest away victories ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifier with San Marino.
Sep 5, 13:44
On this day: England's Gary Lineker hits four against Spain
Twenty-eight years ago today, Gary Lineker scored all of England's goals in a 4-2 friendly victory over Spain in Madrid.Feb 18, 09:59
Viv Anderson appalled by David Moyes sacking
Former Manchester United defender Viv Anderson reveals that he is appalled with the manner of how David Moyes was sacked by the club last week.Apr 28, 01:59
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Viv Anderson: 'Rio Ferdinand should have worn Kick it Out T-shirt'
Viv Anderson doesn't agree with Ferdinand's decision not to wear a 'Kick It Out' shirt.Oct 21, 12:52
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Viv Anderson: 'Micah Richards made mistake'
Micah Richards would be preparing for Euro 2012 if he had swallowed his pride, according to Viv Anderson.Jun 4, 05:12
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