Shearer dismisses England return rumours

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer has moved once and for all to dismiss speculation that he turned down a request from England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson to return to international football.

The 33-year-old found himself at the centre of claims that he had snubbed a plea from the Swede to come to his country’s aid once again last year over the weekend, but insists there was never any contact with Soho Square.