All-action midfielder Adlene Guedioura wants to become Wolves’ version of Frank Lampard following his stunning first international goal.

The favourite to be the next England manager would have three Villa players in his starting line-up.

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

Wolves legend Steve Bull gives it to you straight with what key changes he would make to the England team for the next World Cup game with Algeria.

Villa favourite Ian Taylor believes his old claret and blue team-mate Gareth Barry can make all the difference in England’s next World Cup game against Algeria.

Former Villa and Albion boss Ron Atkinson gives his view on England’s opening World Cup draw and points to where the national team go from here.

The Express & Star has teamed up with the one and only Ron Atkinson who tells us his tips for what’s hot and what’s not in the World Cup.

Manchester City were today no closer to prising James Milner away from Villa after Chelsea upped their interest in the England World Cup star.

Former England international Gareth Southgate believes his former Villa team-mate Gareth Barry should be a starter for coach Fabio Capello at the World Cup.

What’s up there in front could be pretty impressive – it’s what lies beyond that casts a shadow over England’s World Cup hopes.