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Forget changing nappies or changing teams — only a final victory in South Africa will satisfy England's frank and fearless front man

Progress from even group stage could be trying

Goalkeeper is on verge of achieving great things with Tottenham and Brazil

Roy Hodgson cannot do without players of injured Theo Walcott’s talent

Former striker dreams of influencing fortunes

Striker should stay in England as his personality seems ill-suited to overseas

Humble Argentine within one goal of Muller’s epic record of 85 in a year

England’s talisman trails country’s all-time leading scorer by 11 goals

Three Lions handed straightforward-looking route to 2012 finals

With Manchester United's ownership facing a fan revolt, manager takes safe route

Benitez's waving of the white flag in Birmingham was an insult to team's past glories

England striker says he is not driven by personal glory but team achievement