Jonjo Heuerman, from Kent, is attempting to cycle between all 20 Premier League clubs over a two-week period and the youngster is currently on his way to Old Trafford.

A 13-year-old football and fundraising fanatic is due to arrive in Manchester on Friday February 20 on the North West leg of a mammoth 800-mile charity challenge.

The relative lack of current success for both clubs is threatening to take some of the bite out this most tempestuous of clashes.

Manager Roy Hodgson will be hoping his players can replicate the growth they have shown with their clubs on the international stage so that, with time, patience breeds hope and better results at major tournaments.

It is not very often fans celebrate the loaning out of a player, but Cleverley’s deadline day departure to Aston Villa had United fans rejoicing like it was 1999.

After yet another disappointing, disheartening and disillusioned World Cup campaign, the international frendlies are back – and so could be the empty seats of Wembley Stadium.

England’s defeat to Uruguay exposed their lack of depth.

England play their send-off friendly at Wembley against Peru tonight before heading to the World Cup in Brazil, a tournament where they need talisman Rooney to shine.

In preparation for this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, Zoo keepers decided to mark this year’s fledglings after some of England’s brightest stars, past and present

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has stated his side can still win the Premier League despite losing 3-2 to Livepool in a fantastic game of football.

Liverpool academy graduate Rafferty a vital cog in impervious Rochdale defence… which hasn’t conceded a goal in over six hours