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Steven Gerrard says Raheem Sterling can deputise for Theo Walcott for England at the World Cup

The England striker admits concerns over World Cup place

IBTimes UK considers which players might need to seek a transfer this month to solidify their World Cup hopes.

Martin Keown has claimed that Andros Townsend can step up for England in Theo Walcott's absence

Theo Walcott has been ruled out of action for six months after injuring his anterior cruciate ligament

Portugal and Benfica striker who scored 733 goals in 745 matches dies aged 71.

Match between Atletico Paranaense and Vasco da Gama suspended due to violent brawl on Arena Joinville's stands

Decision to replace two Afro-Brazilian stars with blond couple for World Cup event sparks allegations of racism.

The 27 year old is enjoying his most impressive form for club and country for three years

Germany condemned England to back-to-back friendly defeats after Per Mertesacker's first half header secured victory in a drab friendly at Wembley.

Qatar is building a 45,000-capacity stadium, which resembles a vagina, to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Thomas Vermaelen has refused to comment on his future as he continues to struggle for regular game time at Arsenal.

Arsenal are interested in Nigeria teenager Kelechi Iheanacho after the midfielder scored four goals against Mexico at the FIFA Under-17 World Cup.

Yaya Toure has suggested that black players may boycott the 2018 World Cup in Russia unless the issue of racism in football is addressed.

Live coverage of the World Cup play-off draw in Zurich

Could one of these five England Under 21 players force their way into Roy Hodgson's plans for the World Cup.

Tottenham's attacking midfielder was on form as Iceland earned a World Cup qualification play off spot for the first time.

A host of Premier League names helped confirm their nation's presence in Brazil 2014 but for many more the job isn't done quite yet.

The England boss is keen to down play his side's chances despite earning qualification for the World Cup

Wayne Rooney scored the only goal as England secure qualification for the 2014 World Cup

Are the authorities right to be so worried ahead of England's crunch World Cup qualifier?

Sharan Burrow, of the International Trade Union Confederation, says Qatar's abhorrent treatment of foreign labourers demands a fresh vote at once.

Romelu Lukaku's double ensured Belgium qualify for Brazil 2014 while Robin van Persie became Holland's all time leading goal scorer in the penultimate round of qualifiers.

Andros Townsend hopes to be handed the chance to shine for England so that he can repay the faith that Roy Hodgson has shown in him.

Joe Hart's disastrous form for Manchester City and England leaves Roy Hodgson with little choice but to selected Fraser Forster against Montenegro and Poland

IBTimes UK looks ahead to England's final two World Cup qualification games against Montenegro and Poland as the Three Lions seek to book their place in Brazil next summer.

Arsenal chief scout Steve Rowley will look to find the best talent at the Under-17 World Cup some ten years after seeing Cesc Fabregas in action at the same tournament.

The Belgian midfielder suffers an ankle problem prior to the World Cup qualifier against Croatia

Hernanes will delay contract talks with Lazio until after the World Cup

FIFA under pressure after LGBT campaigner Peter Tatchell cautions against an homophobic World Cup.