Revelations over Chelsea skipper John Terry's private life led to much speculation over the past week as to what actions England manager Fabio Capello would take. The Italian disciplinarian saw fit to do what the bookies said he would, but the man has less sense than people give him credit for.

At least this puts to bed the ridiculous notion that one Wayne Rooney would make him himself the least experienced team-leader on the international stage. Should a violent pit-bull with no desire to …

The Merseyside Derby is the Premier League's early kick-off this Saturday, and Rafa Benitez has made special mention of out-of-form Captain Steven Gerrard and childhood Evertonian Jamie Carragher as the key members to make or break this season's fixture at Anfield.

Both enter the game having found form for the first time in their abysmal seasons. Liverpool have ahead of them in the month of February the most crucial four weeks in their race for fourth place ahead of Man City, Spurs and Villa, …