From over-excited physios to Japanese manners, the tournament has provided heaps of entertainment - even if you're not that into football.

Hundreds of viewers have complained about Phil Neville’s BBC commentary during the World Cup game between England and Italy.

England physio Gary Lewin is to return home from the World Cup after suffering a fracture and dislocation of his ankle while celebrating Daniel Sturridge’s first-half equaliser in Saturday night’s 2-1 defeat against Italy.

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England suffered a bizarre disruption during their World Cup opener against Italy on Saturday night.

England physio Gary Lewin is to return home from the World Cup after suffering a fracture and dislocation of his ankle while celebrating Daniel Sturridge’s first-half equaliser in Saturday night’s 2-1 defeat against Italy.

England put on a good display of attacking football, but they emerged from their trek into the jungle with a 2-1 defeat in their World Cup opener thanks to Mario Balotelli's winner in the draining heat of Manaus.

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Arsene Wenger maintains he wants to stay at Arsenal – and that there should be “no uncertainty at all” over his future.

Alex McLeish believes Aston Villa striker Darren Bent could be available for Euro 2012 “with another two or three weeks’ training”.

Wayne Rooney is facing an anxious wait to see if he is recalled to the Manchester United team tomorrow when they face West Brom at Old Trafford.

England's Football Association director of communications Adrian Bevington has played down reports of a rift between England manager Fabio Capello and top Premier League clubs.

Arsenal are hopeful Eduardo da Silva could be involved for some part of pre-season training, according to departing physiotherapist Gary Lewin.

“IMPATIENT” injured Arsenal striker Eduardo accepts he will have to take all the time needed to ensure he returns “100% fit” from his broken leg.

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Eduardo da Silva has thanked Arsenal physio Gary Lewin for saving his foot.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has denied he intended to offend referee Mike Riley during his side’s thrilling FA Cup quarter-final with Tottenham.

CHELSEA insist John Terry’s scans since the Carling Cup final are part of the “routine” assessment following a head injury.

Chelsea insist John Terry’s scans since the Carling Cup final are part of the “routine” assessment following a head injury.

Arsenal will find out later today whether or not they will lose a second key man to a three-match suspension.

Arsene Wenger admitted the mass brawl at the end of the Carling Cup final had taken the shine off a decent contest – and accepted repercussions looked inevitable.

Frank Lampard lifted the Carling Cup and then paid tribute to John Terry’s desire to return to the dressing room and celebrate their second Carling Cup win inside three years.

EMMANUEL ADEBAYOR could not understand his red card following an ugly melee during the closing minutes of yesterday’s Carling Cup final at the Millennium Stadium.

Three players were sent off as Chelsea came from behind to win the Carling Cup for the second time in three years – but skipper John Terry was not around to lift the trophy after being taken to hospital following a sickening kick in the head.

Frank Lampard gave England a scare when he twisted his ankle in a practice match at the team’s training camp in Baden-Baden, according to reports.

Gary Neville was back in full training with his England team-mates for the first time in a fortnight when they began preparations today for the World Cup quarter-final clash against Portugal at the weekend.

RIO FERDINAND will consider England’s World Cup campaign a failure if they do not reach the final.

Wayne Rooney is “match fit” but Sven-Goran Eriksson has yet to decide if he could play against Trinidad and Tobago tomorrow.

Birmingham midfielder Mehdi Nafti is poised to return to training later this week after seven months out of action.

David Beckham was back in full training with England today as Steven Gerrard continued his recovery programme in a bid to be ready for Saturday’s World Cup qualifier against Wales.

SVEN-GORAN Eriksson is bracing himself for the prospect of being without defensive lynchpin John Terry for the climax to England’s World Cup qualifying campaign in October.

John Terry’s hopes of being fit for England’s Euro 2004 opener with France on Sunday appeared to be receding today.

England defender John Terry is working around the clock in a bid to prove his fitness in time for Sunday’s Euro 2004 opening group game against France.

David Beckham was back in training when England staged their first session in Portugal ahead of Sunday’s opening Euro 2004 clash with France.

Defender John Terry was tonight facing a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s Euro 2004 group opener against France.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has revealed his confidence that Darius Vassell will prove his fitness for the Euro 2004 finals later this week.

WHEN Arsene Wenger became Arsenal coach in summer 1996, the first thing he did was sign two midfield players.

David Beckham faces a make-or-break fitness test in Macedonia tomorrow ahead of England’s Euro 2004 qualifier.

DAVID BECKHAM last night handed Sven-Goran Eriksson some welcome relief from his injury crisis ahead of England’s Euro 2004 qualifier in Macedonia.

Rio Ferdinand was one of three England players to miss training in La Manga as the FA insisted the defender's fitness had not been risked against South Africa.

Double, double winning coach at Highbury, Arsene Wenger, has achieved something special – success and universal respect. How does he do this?, wonders Tony Leen.

David Beckham today trained with the rest of the England squad for the first time since breaking his foot seven weeks ago.