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[Dan]

European Championship 2012 Qualifying

Strikers in form as England hammer Bulgaria

It was a memorable game for the whole of England tonight as the national team put in an impeccable performance in front of their loyal fans at Wembley. The World Cup finalists came away with a 6-1 win. Jermain Defoe took away the match ball with a hattrick, whilst Wayne Rooney notched a brace and Steven Gerrard banged the sixth home from 25 yards. Daniel Oakes handed full England debut to Everton left back Leighton Baines and he played very well.

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For the first game with my new tactic for the team, I think we did pretty well. In all seriousness, this is the best performance I have seen from them since I took over. Every player out on that pitch impressed me and it will take some bad luck for the individuals to miss out on the next team. I hope we can carry on playing like this.

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[Dan]

Debutant speaks of pride over debut

Last week Everton left back Leighton Baines made his full debut for the England national team and put in a very good performance.

I am very proud to have achieved my full debut for my country. It is an absolute honour and have looked forward to this moment ever since I was a kid. I now hope that I can do enough to persuade Daniel to keep me in the side.

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[Jake89]

Nice one mate, will be back around more now as I have finished Uni forever Catch you on msn later

 

[Dan]

For sure mate, for sure. At work at the moment so will be on when I get in, around half 5ish

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England launch new kits

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England, today have officially launched their new kits for their European Championship 2012 campaign. For the first time ever, Puma have bought the contract off of Umbro and now will manufacturer Englands kits for the next four years. England fans will have Puma designer Mike Dale to thank for the snazzy new kits.


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[tiraths]

Puma...very good choice
Good result against Bulgaria

 

[jbolas]

Nice kits , the 2012 logo looks good on the sleeve

 

[Dan]

Friendly

England see off the Czech in thriller

In a great game in the Czech Republic, the Three Lions just about prevailed in a friendly. A brace from Wayne Rooney and another goal from Jermain Defoe were just about enough to see off the Czech's. England took a two goal lead twice and the Czech Republic came back with a goal twice. The World Cup finalists did just enough to win the game.

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[Dan]

Hi guys, just to let you know, I am closing this story for a while as I am working on something else with a good mate off Fm-Base of mine. Hope you will enjoy that and follow like you did with this. This will be back and running when I see fit

 

[Dan]

2011

European Championships Qualifiers

England 4-1 Montenegro

An impressive England side came out with all guns blazing against Montenegro at Wembley. Goals from Joe Cole, Peter Crouch, Wayne Rooney and Micah Richards led the Three Lions to an impressive win. England fans were seen dancing around the streets after the win.

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Switzerland 0-1 England

In a tight clash in Bern, England grinded out a win against Switzerland. A late goal and a man of the match performance from Aaron Lennon led the Three Lions to another victory in the qualifiers.

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Bulgaria 2-3 England

A brace from Wayne Rooney led England to a narrow victory here in Bulgaria. The Manchester United striker was in emphatic form as he dangered the Bulgarian defence at every opportunity. Steven Gerrard got the other goal and this win makes it England's fifth win out of five in the group and they have already qualified for the playoff qualifiers.

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[SamScfc]

Glad to see this is backk

Seem to be waltzing through the qualifiers.

 

[*James*]

I got the exact same group in my save mate (and story, below). I think the teams must be pre-set, rather than a "draw" which takes place in the game. Glad also to see this is back!

 

[Dan]

Bliming heck mate, that is shocking :O They are predetermined :'( Would be nice to get different teams wouldnt it?

 

[Dan]

England announce Friendly for September

England manager Daniel Oakes has today arranged a friendly game with their greatest rivals, Argentina on the 3rd September. The game is sure to be a high class game with the ever fluent Argentina and the World Cup runners up England firing it out. It is a certinty that Wayne Rooney and Lionel Messi will have a huge say in the game. The game will be played at Buenos Aires so Argentina will have the home advantage in which is sure to be a fascinating match.​