Craig Dawson in line for England call

Albion defender Craig Dawson could be in line for a shock England under-21 call-up after boss Stuart Pearce made a special trip to see him in action.


Villa boss won’t let fringe players leave

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish today issued a ‘hands off’ warning over the club’s fringe players and warned it would be “dangerous” if they were sold.


At home with Mr and Mrs Steve Bull

Steve Bull lived and breathed football during his playing days at Wolves.


Blues land Guirane N’Daw on loan

Birmingham have completed the loan signing of Guirane N’Daw from French side Saint-Etienne.


Will Grigg tipped for full internationals

Walsall manager Dean Smith today tipped Will Grigg for international honours but told the striker he must continue his rapid rise at the Banks’s Stadium.


Why Oliver always wants more

On the surface, Jamie Oliver never seems to change. His trademark blue jeans and cowboy shirt combination, topped with blond scruffy hair, is always carefully maintained to project that affable, laddish persona we've come to love.


Mick McCarthy happy with debutants

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today singled out two future stars in Matt Doherty and Jamie Reckord – as Sam Vokes looked to rejoin the club’s Premier League party.


Aston Villa boss hails home faithful

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has praised fans for keeping their cool as the team left it late to see off League Two minnows Hereford in the Carling Cup.


Northampton 0 Wolves 4 – in pictures

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures from the Sixfields Stadium as Wolves progress in the Carling Cup with a resounding win at League Two club Northampton.


Bournemouth 1 Albion 4 – in pictures

Expressandstar.com bring you the pictures from Dean Court as Albion ease into the next phase of the Carling Cup by putting four past League One club Bournemouth.

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