PATRICK VIEIRA has warned Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho that he will leave the San Siro unless he is given more time on the pitch, as he fears for his place in France’s World Cup squad.

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FABIO CAPELLO is convinced England flew out of Spain last night having sat through what will prove to be their most important lesson of 2009.

FABIO CAPELLO insists David Beckham is in the England squad on merit, not out of sympathy for the former Three Lions skipper.

Robbie Keane is convinced the Republic of Ireland can beat Italy and book their own trip to South Africa 2010 via World Cup qualifying Group Eight at the reigning champions' expense.

Alex Ferguson has backed Rio Ferdinand’s assessment of the ’WAG’ culture surrounding the England national team at the 2006 World Cup – but does not feel it will be a problem under Fabio Capello.

FRANK LAMPARD believes further focus on whether he and Steven Gerrard can combine at the heart of England’s midfield is “looking at the wrong issue” for national team success.

Giovanni Trapattoni set his sights on South Africa 2010 after his side launched their World Cup qualifying campaign with a victory over Georgia.

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has admitted he feels sympathy for World Cup opponents Georgia after they were forced to give up their home advantage.