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Jermain Defoe hat-trick gives England a fresh start
Three goals from Jermain Defoe and one from Adam Johnson gave England the perfect start to their Euro 2012 campaign
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Four-goal England still a world away as they show familiar failings
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England player ratings v Bulgaria
The Guardian rates England players' performances against Bulgaria
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England hat-trick hero Jermain Defoe salutes Wayne Rooney
Jermain Defoe has praised the role of his strike partner Wayne Rooney after his hat-trick for England against Bulgaria at Wembley
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Theo Walcott shows appetite and greater appreciation of the game
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Revitalised Wayne Rooney emerges from his own shadow for England
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Republic of Ireland's Keith Fahey sees off battling Armenia in Yerevan
Keith Fahey's goal 14 minutes from time gave the Republic of Ireland a winning start in their Euro 2012 campaign against Armenia
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John Toshack unhappy as Montenegro add insult to Wales' injury
Wales mounted a spirited late rally but they were hindered by an injury to James Collins, who suffered a suspected fractured cheekbone
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Corry Evans strikes to give Northern Ireland strong start in Slovenia
Corry Evans came on as a substitute and then scored to give Northern Ireland a creditable 1-0 win in Slovenia
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Craig Levein presides over damaging draw for Scotland in Lithuania
Scotland had to settle for a draw after squandering several chances to break the deadlock in Lithuania
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Wimbledon march onwards and upwards with firm grasp of history
AFC Wimbledon, owned entirely by fans, have risen from adversity to be in touching distance of an emotional step up to the Football League
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Jamie Carragher: 'Souness not Ferguson knocked Liverpool off the top'
Andy Hunter: The searingly honest Jamie Carragher possesses a passion for Liverpool that is undimmed after 14 years. The defender tells why the club must recover its class and dignity
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Javier Mascherano's move mocked the ideals behind freedom of contract
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England show women's rugby has cast away the stereotypes
Robert Kitson: Image of women's rugby has been changed irrevocably thanks to the World Cup
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Danny Cipriani kicks talk of switch from rugby to football into touch
Danny Cipriani will join up with Melbourne Rebels later this month, frustrated by speculation linking him with a switch to football
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Exeter ready to fight to prove they belong in the Premiership
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Fresh-faced James Gaskell leads Sale into new era while Falcons flop
New-look Sale make a promising start to the season, beating Newcastle 35-18 at Edgeley Park
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Peter De Villiers' support for murder suspect could prove final straw
The South African union have said they are unhappy with the coach's comments ahead of tomorrow's Australia match
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ICC warned England against appointing spin bowling coach Mushtaq Ahmed
Andy Flower, the England team director, gave his support to his spin-bowling coach, Mushtaq Ahmed
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Kevin Pietersen faces ECB disciplinary hearing over tweet
ECB has told Kevin Pietersen he faces a disciplinary hearing over his tweet on being dropped for England's one-dayers
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David Haye close to setting date for WBA title defence against Audley Harrison
David Haye looks set to announce a lucrative all-British WBA heavyweight title fight with Audley Harrison
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Durham and Ben Harmison shock Nottinghamshire to keep title race alive
Durham have shocked Nottinghamshire to help keep the County Championship race alive
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Louie McCarthy-Scarsbrook signs as St Helens say goodbye to Knowsley Road
St Helens ready for their final league game at Knowsley Road
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Wigan secure pole position but Pat Richards only equals points record
Wigan have secured top spot in the final Super League table with their victory over Bradford at the DW Stadium
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Andy Murray primed for US Open charge after beating Dustin Brown
Andy Murray could hardly be in better shape to challenge for the US Open title after overcoming Dustin Brown's challenge
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US Open: Andy Roddick puts his foot in it for bullying millionaires
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Ebor-winning Marcus Reeder fails to pass 'fit and proper person' test
Marcus Reeder, who enjoyed his biggest moment as an owner when Dirar won the Ebor last month, has been prevented from re-registering as an owner in Britain
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Vishy Anand throws down the gauntlet to Magnus Carlsen
Vishy Anand has declared his ambition to wrest the world No1 spot from its incumbent, the brilliant Magnus Carlsen
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A real tweet for us all as Kevin Pietersen presents the silly season