This was the day when England and former Republic midfielder Declan Rice found out whether Dexit was really worth all the aggro and, unlike the current political shenanigans haunting London, his strategic exit turned out rather well.

Worcester centre Ben Te'o has been ruled out of England's three-Test South Africa tour.

Everton striker Andrew Johnson has pulled out of the England squad for the forthcoming Euro 2008 qualifying matches against Macedonia and Croatia.

David Beckham’s England career appears to be over as Steve McClaren prepares to axe him from his squad.