| Players expecting fiery derby The A-League's first true derby is poised to feature all the tension, passion, niggle and potential explosiveness of a rivalry steeped in tradition and controversy. foxsports.com.au |
West Brom's Scott Carson 'devastated' to be omitted by England • Keeper left out of Euro 2012 squad after earlier withdrawal• 'Things seem to have gone against me. But I won't sulk'The West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Scott Carson admits he is "devastated" to be left out of the England squad for next Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier with Montenegro.Carson looked to be getting his international career back on track by being named in the squad for last month's double-header with Bulgaria and Switzerland. But he was forced to withdraw because of a family bereavement and now West Ham United's Robert Green has been preferred, along with Manchester City's Joe Hart, for the Wembley tie.Carson said: "Getting the recall for the last qualifiers was a big boost. I was delighted to be back but I needed to leave after a couple of days [because of the bereavement]."The club then had a fax through to say I was in the provisional squad [for the Montenegro game] and I thought I'd be OK and be in the squad because I was in the last one."I was really devastated to find myself out this time. Having got back in for the last squad, I thought I'd carried my form on in the last few games. Being forced to pull out last time was for personal reasons and things seem to have gone against me."Carson, however, is determined to react in a positive manner to his disappointment by continuing to perform well for the Baggies. He said: "I won't sulk. I have to keep performances up and get everyone talking about me again in a good way. How I react to this is important. I will let my performances get me back in."Englandguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
2010 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier: Broadcast Schedule Check out the 2010 CONCACAF World Cup Qualifier schedule complete with dates and times for CBC Television and CBC Bold, along with live streaming on CBCSports.ca. cbc.ca |
Young puts Villa contract talks on hold • Winger wants to concentrate on performances on pitch• 'I want to stress that I have no problem with Aston Villa'Ashley Young has told Aston Villa he will not be signing a new contract before the summer.The 25-year-old, signed from Watford by Martin O'Neill in 2007, insists he is happy at Villa Park but does not want to be distracted."I've told the people at Villa that I won't be signing a new contract at the moment," he told the Sun. "I know they want to get it done now but my current deal still has a year to run after this season and I feel there is plenty of time to talk next summer."I want to stress that I have no problem with Aston Villa. I love the fans and I'm very much enjoying my football. I want to concentrate on what's happening on the field and don't want to get distracted."It's a big season for me and I'm hopeful there are good times ahead under the new manager."Villa, who replaced O'Neill with the former Liverpool manager Gérard Houllier this season, sit eighth in the Premier League.Young, who cost Villa just short of £10m as a 21-year-old, returned to the England team this month for the 0-0 draw with Montenegro. Houllier had indicated earlier this month that he expected Young to commit his long term future to Villa "sooner rather than later".Aston Villaguardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More Feeds guardian.co.uk |
Stoke City v Manchester United: match preview Read a full match preview of the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United at the Britannia Stadium on Sunday Oct 24, 2010, kick-off 13:30 BST. telegraph.co.uk |