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Never lose in 8 matches with 5 wons and 3 draws when meet Montenegro (home and away) and Switzerland (home) has made England qualified to Poland and Ukraine. But England will play three games early without their striker Wayne Rooney because of his red card sanctions when England's last match against Montenegro in Euro 2012 qualifying. Euro 2012 is England's 8th appearances, their best achievement is when they reach semifinal stage and became the 3rd place in Euro 1968. England National Football Team has a nickname Three Lions and most of their home ground is Wembley Stadium in London.

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Caretaker Manager

After left by their team manager, Fabio Capello, 4 months before the Euro 2012 due to his dispute with the FA, England is currently handled by a caretaker manager Stuart Pearce. Stuart Pearce who's born in Hammersmith, England at April 24, 1962 (age 49) previously is the coach for the Great Britain Olympic football team. Pearce best achievement as a manager when he won the UEFA European Under-21 Championship as Runner up in 2009. About who will handle England as team manager, will be announced by FA before the Euro 2012 take place in Poland and Ukraine.

Just as their team manager, England also do not have a captain yet. The captain armband which previously held by John Terry, has been revoked by the FA for the racist case that happened. Several candidates have been mentioned will receive the captain's armband, among others, Steven Gerard and Joe Hart.

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England's Team Star

Wayne Mark Rooney born in Croxteth, Liverpool, England, at October 24, 1985 (age 26). He is England's National Football Team star player and England's top scorer in Euro 2012 qualification with Darren Bent, Jermain Defoe, and Ashley Young. Play for Manchester United as a striker, Rooney has won four Premier Leagues, two Football League Cups, three FA Community Shields, a UEFA Champions League, and a FIFA Club World Cup. With England, Rooney has made 73 appearances and 28 goals. Although always relied upon to score goals, Rooney still has a bad temper. Lattermost, he was given a red card after tackling Miodrag Dzudovic from behind when England against Montenegro in Euro 2012 qualification. As a result Rooney handed a three-match ban in Poland and Ukraine.

England's Team Rising Star

Jack Andrew Garry Wilshere born in Stevenage, England, at January 1, 1992 (age 20). Wilshere plays as a midfielder and Arsenal is his recently club. With his movement, aggression, dribbling, vision, passing and combination play Wilshere looks set to be a mainstay in the national team set-up for years to come.

Source : Wikipedia, UEFA, Goal.com


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