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Alan Curbishley linked to Wolves job

Alan Curbishley today moved to the front of the bookies favourites to become the new manager of Wolves – with Rafa Benitez another shock name in the frame.


Castlecroft will stage England game

Wolverhampton will stage international football as the England Schoolboys under-18 side take on Australia in a friendly at AFC Wulfrunians.


Wolves’ Matt Jarvis believes no fear will be the key to an England recall

Wolves winger Matt Jarvis is playing with no fears as he aims to gatecrash England’s Euro 2012 squad.


Plea to recapture England form is driving Wolves’ Matt Jarvis

Rejuvenated Wolves winger Matt Jarvis today revealed how boss Mick McCarthy’s plea to play like he did to win an England call-up has brought him back to his best.


Wolves striker Kevin Doyle would love to face England with Ireland

Wolves striker Kevin Doyle insists he would love to face England with the Republic of Ireland in Euro 2012 – but in the later stages of the competition.


Austin Healey meets Tipton teenagers

Teenagers in Tipton have been getting a masterclass in rugby from Austin Healey.


West Brom’s Jonas Olsson warns England that Sweden will be stubborn

West Brom defender Jonas Olsson has warned England that his Sweden team will be as stubborn as ever in their Wembley friendly.


Aston Villa striker Darren Bent no longer feels ‘on trial’ with England

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent today claimed he no longer feels as though he is “on trial” with England having gained experience on the international stage.


Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor pulls out of England squad

Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor suffered England heartache today when he was ruled out of the glamour friendly against Spain at Wembley.


England under-21 super-sub show Gary Gardner targets Aston Villa bow

Super-sub Gary Gardner today targeted the Aston Villa first team after his stunning double blast for the England under-21s.

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