United's Rio travels with England to Zagreb after passing training test

England centre back Rio Ferdinand will travel to Zagreb for the World Cup qualifier against Croatia after the 29-year-old defender came through a full training session in Barcelona.

I'd rather have sold cakes at a fair than have stayed at Real, says Robinho

Manchester City's British transfer record signing Robinho has revealed he would rather have been a 'travelling salesman selling cakes in a fair' than of remained at Real Madrid.

Hull boss Brown hit by FA improper conduct charge over kick in the grass

The FA have charged Hull manager Phil Brown with improper conduct after kicking a water bottle which hit the back of the fourth official during the Tigers' 5-0 home defeat by Wigan.

Capello: I relish bigger World Cup tests to come for England

Fabio Capello admits he relishes the 'bigger challenges' as England prepare for the first real test of their World Cup qualifying campaign against Croatia on Wednesday.

West Ham's director of football Nani urges club to go for Gianfranco Zola

Gianluca Nani may be pushing his own cause by encouraging West Ham club chiefs to give up on their pursuit of Slaven Bilic and replace Alan Curbishley with Gianfranco Zola.

Newcastle hope the Wise factor will prise Zola from West Ham

Gianfranco Zola, linked strongly with West Ham, has been targeted by Newcastle owner Mike Ashley as the man to assuage Newcastle's furious fans following Kevin Keegan's exit.

Hotshot Campbell: My future's at United but I'll make my mark at Spurs

Spurs' loan signing Fraizer Campbell is keen to make an impact in his loan year at White Hart Lane - but the 20-year-old striker has been assured he has a future with United.

Manchester City's new £32.5m brilliant Brazilian scores in 3-0 rout of Chile

Manchester City's new £32.5million signing Robinho scored Brazil's second goal as they beat Chile 3-0 in South American qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.