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Live coverage of day three of the World Cup including England's opening match against Italy

England take on Italy in Group D 2014 World Cup fixture on Saturday. Find out how to follow game live in UK.

Three second half tries secure the series against England

Yorkshire's Joe Root continues rich form at Lords with 200 against Sri Lanka

Former England and Liverpool defender says it is in English players' hands to make the public 'dance around living rooms'.

World Cup officials in desperate bid to ready Arena Amazonia pitch for arrival of Roy Hodgson's team and 2006 champions

However, bookies aren't so positive on the nation's prospects.

Brazil to crumble? England to flop? Five decisive matches from the World Cup group stage.

England coach photographed with sheet suggesting Roy Hodgson favours 'high-tempo' approach.

He also would use Ross Barkley rather than Henderson or Wilshere in the midfield.

Welbeck missed training on Wednesday after pulling up in training.

Liverpool star Suarez ready to face England after recent surgery.

England host Sri Lanka for the first Test at Lord's. Find out how to follow the game live.

With all the young talent on board, the beginning of a new era for English football.

Barnes says the Reds should pay over the odds to get the deal done

Welbeck suffered a thigh strain in training on Tuesday.

England expects... to falter, so who could be your substitute World Cup team?

The Arsenal midfielder is unlikely to return in time for Saturday's game against Italy.

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Chelsea made a big mistake by selling Daniel Sturridge to Liverpool, laments Frank Lampard.

England undergo a frustrating draw with Honduras after match is suspended for lightning storm.

England face Honduras in their final warm-up match before the 2014 World Cup. Find out how to follow the game live in the UK.

England nearly pulled off a shock win against the All Blacks in their rugby international at Eden Park

IB Times UK profiles Uruguay ahead of their World Cup campaign.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain remains positive over World Cup chance despite medial ligament injury

Carlos Gruezo hoping to impress Jose Mourinho in World Cup debut for Ecuador.

IBTimes UK focuses on England's chances at the 2014 World Cup

Former Manchester United midfielder and Paddy Power columnist says England must stop Andrea Pirlo

IBTimes UK look at what will be preoccupying Roy Hodgson