Skipper Karl Henry happy to see Wolves signings

Captain Karl Henry today insisted Wolves’ new signings will strengthen the squad and bring on the rest of the players.


Pull your finger out Wayne Rooney – Big Ron

‘Missing’ stars Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard were today challenged to finally put on a World Cup show for England.


Doug Ellis backs James Milner to shine

Doug Ellis today backed Villa star James Milner to once again do “club and country proud” – as he predicted an England victory against Germany tomorrow.


Jerome Thomas backing Graham Dorrans to cope

Jerome Thomas believes Albion fans will still have a special treat to look forward to if it all goes wrong for England tomorrow.


Bully: Do it for boys of Italia ’90

Steve Bull today urged England to lay the ghost of Italia ’90 to rest tomorrow when the nation will come to a standstill for the World Cup clash with Germany.


Names of academy hopefuls revealed

Schools that have expressed an interest in becoming privately-run academies can today be revealed.


Fans get ready for England v Germany clash

Another selection of Express & Star readers supporting England’s World Cup effort.


Scissor Sisters cut it for capacity Birmingham audience

Concert review: Scissor Sisters more than wowed the audience in Birmingham prior to their performance at Glastonbury this weekend.


£125k car snatched in Streetly

Car-jackers held a knife to a businessman’s throat before taking his £125,000 supercar.


Simply Red farewell is a sell-out success

Pop legends Simply Red delighted fans from across the Midlands for a sell-out show with a summer party atmosphere.

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