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"Fans want a successful England" says Dyke as he sets goals for national team

The Football Association’s Chairman, Greg Dyke, has set the England football team with a target of winning the World Cup in 2022.

The 66-year-old former BBC director general is to lead a commission with the aim of improving England teams’ success at international level.

Speaking at a lunch hosted by England team sponsors Vauxhall, Dyke admitted the lack of English-qualified...

Özil to Arsenal and Fellaini to Manchester United as transfer window closes

On a topsy-turvy day of some successful and other ultimately unsuccessful transfer deals, the summer window's deadline was reached at 11pm on Monday evening (2 September) with some major signings making it under the wire.

Arsenal finally re-paid their fans' patience with the signing of the German international Mesut Özil from Real Madrid for a club record-obliterating £42.4m. They also...

Real Madrid make Bale world's most expensive footballer as transfer deadline day arrives

Real Madrid have paid €100m (£85.2m) to sign Gareth Bale from Tottenham Hotspur, making the Welshman the most expensive player in the history of the game.

After the protacted transfer finally came to a conclusion on Sunday evening (1 September), the club announced the news shortly after their 1-0 defeat to Arsenal in the North London derby.

Spurs had initially attempted to hold...

Argyle defeated as Shrimps pot late winner

Morecambe 2

Ellison 28, Amond 83

Plymouth Argyle 1

Reid (pen) 27

Sky Bet Football League 2, Saturday 31 August 2013

A goal by Padraig Amond seven minutes from time gave Morecambe victory as Plymouth Argyle stumbled in what is already panning out to be a roller coaster season.

Argyle took the lead in almost identical fashion to the way they...

Match Preview: Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle

Morecambe v Plymouth Argyle

Sky Bet League Two, Saturday 31st August 2013, kick-off 3pm

After two straight wins, Plymouth's season is off and running and ths afternoon's encounter with Morecambe provides a further opportunity to build confidence for the marathon ahead.

Argyle are up to ninth in the table and manager John Sheridan will be looking for further signs of...

Argyle penalty hero focusing on next challenge

Penalty hero Reuben Reid is already looking ahead to the next challenge - taking on Saturday's Exeter City victors Morecombe.

After four goals and two straight wins against Cheltenham and Rochdale, Reid is confident that the Pilgrims will maintain the momentum in the coming weeks.

His second goal of the season was struck home after Rochdale goalkeeper Josh Lillis had fouled...

Argyle break season's duck with fine win at Cheltenham

Cheltenham Town 1

Matt Richards 72

Plymouth Argyle 3

Morgan 18 Hourihane 27 Boco 38

Sky Bet League Two, Saturday 17 August 2013

After two league defeats, Argyle's finally found their form to kick-start their season with a victory at Cheltenham's Whaddon Road ground.

Cheltenham managed a late consolation goal courtesy of Matt Richards, but...

The Premier League returns with some new old faces

Although it never really goes away, the Premier League returns to action today (Saturday 17 August) as the new season kicks off with the lunchtime fixture between Liverpool and Stoke City.

Notwithstanding the summer's intriguing - some would say tedious - ongoing transfer business, the top division will have a new look; not just via BT Sport's shared coverage with Sky but with new...

Match Preview: Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle

Cheltenham Town v Plymouth Argyle

Sky Bet Football League Two, Saturday 17 August 2013, kick-off 3pm

Argyle will be seeking at least a point in their third game of the League Two season after defeats in their opening two fixtures.

Manager John Sheridan admits he and the team are already under pressure. He told the club's website this week:

“I’ll stand up. I...

Lambert's dream goal gives England victory against Scotland

England 3

Walcott 29, Welbeck 53, Lambert 70

Scotland 2

Morrison 11, Miller 49

A goal on debut is special. A goal with your first touch on debut is extra special. When it's your international debut for England against Scotland, at the age of 31, having played only one season in the Premier League, it's the stuff of dreams.

So it was that Rickie Lambert...

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