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Crouch can strike early blow

Fabio Capello and Raymond Domenech both endured miserable 2010 World Cup campaigns, with England and France respectively, but the similarity ends there because only the Italian is still in his job (Capello 1/20 to guide England to Euro 2012). That the unpopular Domenech was actually still in charge of Les Bleus in South Africa baffled many [...]
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Redknapp questions Crouch tactics

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp – tipped by many to become England’s next manager – has criticised current coach Fabio Capello’s use of striker Peter Crouch in Tuesday’s disappointing 0-0 draw with Montenegro (Spurs 13/5 – Top 4 finish). Redknapp is generally a fan of the Italian and believes the former Milan and Juve chief is the [...]
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Crouch reveals final ambition

Peter Crouch says there is no doubt in his mind that Tottenham have what it takes to reach the Champions League final at Wembley this year ahead of their first group game against Werder Bremen (11/10 Werder Bremen – 90 minutes). The north London outfit are entering their first-ever Champions League campaign having defied the odds [...]
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Crouch talks up Rooney influence

Peter Crouch believes “world class” striker Wayne Rooney can be the difference between England winning the World Cup and going home from South Africa empty handed this summer (Rooney 5/2F to be Premier League top scorer at the World Cup). Rooney is being held up as the potential saviour for the Three Lions over the next [...]
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Crouch is Capello’s number nine

Peter Crouch has been handed the number nine shirt for the World Cup by England coach Fabio Capello – potentially boosting his chances of starting the first match against USA (Crouch 5/1 to be First Goalscorer v USA). The Tottenham marksman has edged out club colleague Jermain Defoe and Aston Villa forward Emile Heskey for the [...]
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Crouch keeping fingers crossed

Peter Crouch is crossing his fingers that his international goalscoring record earns him a place in Fabio Capello’s final 23-man England squad for the World Cup (9/1 Crouch – Top England Goalscorer – World Cup 2010). The Tottenham striker has scored 20 goals in 37 internationals, but does not feel he is guaranteed to be on [...]
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Crouch tips King to rule

Peter Crouch has backed his Spurs team-mate Ledley King to be one of the best defenders at the World Cup (6/1 England to win the World Cup). Despite experiencing continual problems with a knee injury King managed to play a vital role in Spurs’ Champions League qualification and has been rewarded with a spot in Fabio [...]
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