Come face Glen Johnson Absent dutch

LONDON - Liverpool right-back Glen Johnson became the fifth England player to be absent in a test match against the Netherlands. Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott was called to replace him.
 
As reported by espn.com, Wednesday (02/29/2012), whereas Johnson had followed the practice session on Tuesday, February 28 Three Lions squad yesterday with the other. However, later revealed that Johnson suffered an injury that is not allowed to play against the runner-up of the 2010 World Cup.
 
It's just not known what injuries happened that the former Portsmouth player. FA is not exactly call this type of injury but Johnson was 27-year-old defender was forced to return to his club. Micah Richards, Phil Jones, and Chris Smalling is the players who can play as right back.
 
Thus, Johnson would follow Wayne Rooney, Tom Cleverley, Kyle Walker, and Darren Bent who has been sidelined due to injury first. Except for the last four names, Pearce decided not to call a substitute.

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Prandelli Announces Starting XI

Genoa - Italy coach Cesare Prandelli confirmed Sebastian Giovinco and Alessandro Matri will duet on the front line when diving trials Azzurri against the United States.
 
"With 100 days left before the Euro 2012, we have to reconstruct the front lines. I wanted to wait until the last minute to Giuseppe Rossi and Antonio Cassano, "Prandelli said in a press conference ahead of the game as quoted by goal.com, Wednesday (02/29/2012).
 
"Matri provide us with depth, while Giovinco good at finding the position and capable of scoring goals," said 54-year-old coach.
 
While Andrea Pirlo in midfield will be accompanied by Claudio Marchisio and Antonio Nocerino. The new players move to Paris St. Thiago Motta Germain believed to be trequarista.
 
At the back, Christian Maggio, Andrea Barzagli, Angelo Ogbonna, and Domenico Criscito will escort the Italian defense in front of goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon. In total, there are seven changes made by former Fiorentina pembesut when defeated Uruguay 0-1 November.
 
Italy starting XI following:
 
Italy (4-3-1-2): Buffon; Maggio, Barzagli, Ogbonna, Criscito; Marchisio, Pirlo, Nocerino; Motta; Matri, Giovinco.

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Captain Klose Germany

BREMEN - Germany assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick ensure Miroslave Klose will be the captain when Germany beruji try with France. Philipp Lahm who replaced Klose sidelined with right knee injury.
 
Klose will be the lone striker Mario Gomez Tim Panzer shift. Flick also said Tim Wiese will escort the German goalkeeper Manuel replaced the Nuer. Wiese was Werder Bremen goalkeeper. Interestingly, this fight will be held at home to Bremen in the Weserstadion.
 
"This is a wonderful opportunity for Tim Wiese in front of home fans. He wants to win and the conditions here are the best for him, "Flick said as quoted by goal.com, Wednesday (02/29/2012).
 
Flick added Matt Hummels and Holger Badstuber will duet at the heart of the defense Nationalmannschaft. However, for the wing-back position and a defensive midfielder, Flick admitted coach Joachim Low has not make a decision.
 
Besides Lahm, Germany also would be strengthened Bastian Schweinsteiger, Lukas Podolski, and Per Mertesacker are still struggling with an injury.
 
"For six other positions there are so many changes. We are pleased to Germany have so many alternatives and it will be based on too many disappointments, "I Flick

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Captain Pearce Announces New Britain Today

LONDON - Caretaker England captain Stuart Pearce to delay the appointment of a new England. Earlier, on Tuesday, February 28 press conference yesterday, Pearce is scheduled to announce the new Three Lions skipper.
 
"The captain will be announced tomorrow when the team was announced in the morning. That is the format that I have followed the club level and U-21. I see no need for me to change that at this time, "Pearce said as quoted by goal.com, Wednesday (29/02/2012).
 
Pearce said some of the ideal criteria for an England captain. One of them, later to be the new captain of the player who is respected by fellow Three Lions players.
 
"The captain should be someone who was in the starting XI, a person who respected other players and someone who is not selfish and put the team above himself. That's the vital commodity of a captain, "explained Pearce.
 
Some of the names mentioned as a candidate of new England captain Steven Gerrard, Joe Hart, Gareth Barry, and Scott Parker. Pearce will announce the name of the captain on Wednesday at 10 am local time.
 
"No doubt, there are some candidate. At 10 am (Wednesday is red.), I think we will have a meeting before going to practice, "said England coach 49-year-old.

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Brazil beat Bosnia

ST. Gallen - Brazil succeeded in silencing Bosnia 2-1 in a friendly at Stadion De Suisse. Samba team had to wait for Sasa Papac goal in minute 91 to ensure victory.
 
Brazil actually got the perfect start when wing-back Marcelo scored a goal in the fourth minute Hernanes use of bait. However, the Bosnian striker Vedad Ibisevic equalized in the 13th minute.
 
The first half ended 1-1. Although only a pilot titled, coach Mano Menezes lose nearly all his best players, in which Daniel Alves, Thiago Silva, Ronaldinho, and Neymar derived from the start.
 
In the second half, Menezes reduce Ganso replace Ronaldinho, who plays a disappointment. Similarly, replacing Hulk Hernanes. Lucas Moura inclusion in the 82nd minute substitute Leandro Damião Brazil makes the game more lively.
 
Five-time world champion was finally sealed victory in the 91st minute when a cross instead of the Hulk defender Sasa Papac Bosnia until the ball was rolling into his own net. Brazil also won 2-1.
 
This was their sixth victory in a row. Furthermore, Brazil will compete again on May 26 next time try to deal beruji Denmark.
 
The composition of players:
 
Brazil (4-2-3-1): 1-Cesar; 2-Alves, 4-Thiago Silva, 3-David Luiz, 6-Marcelo; 8-Fernandinho, 5-Sandro (17-Elias 57 '); 7 - Hernanes (21-Hulk 67 ') 10-Ronaldinho (20-Ganso 63'), 11-Neymar (19-Jonas 90 '); 9-Leandro Damião (18-Lucas Moura 82').
Reserves: 12-Diego Alves, 22-Rafael Barbosa, 13-Luisao, 14-Dede, 15-Adriano, 16-Alex Sandro.
 
Bosnia (4-3-1-2): 12-Begovic; 4-Spahic, 3-Papac, 7-Jahic, 5-Pandza; 10-Misimovic (17-Ibricic 89 '), 6-Rahimic, 18-Medunjanin (Zahirovic 9-78 '); Pjanic 8-(2-Maletic 81'); 11-Dzeko, 14-Ibisevic (15-Salihovic 78 ')
Reserves: 1-Sehic, 19-Alispahic.
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Great project for the Reds next season

LIVERPOOL - Liverpool's director of football Damien Comolli stated plan clubs impress the Reds in their major project to bring some big names are expected to come in the summer.
 
"There is a very positive vibrations throughout clubs all over Europe," said Comolli as reported by the Mirror Football, Tuesday (02/28/2012).
 
Liverpool had just won the Carling Cup last weekend after beating Cardiff City by a shootout. The management of this moment made ​​Kops as a prelude to pursue other trophies including four finish this season.
 
Comolli feels Liverpool need to restore the reputation of a club like the past, players must be recruited by Kenny Dalglish's side of this.
 
"I know a lot of players are very interested in joining this project, because this is a very exciting project," said the Frenchman. We also know there are great players who want to join us next summer, because they believed in this project, "he continued.
 
"Everybody in Europe knows what Liverpool are trying to do," he concluded.
 
Liverpool are now starting from guerrilla to recruit players incarannya. Names such as Lille playmaker Eden Hazard, Athletico Bilbao midfielder and veteran Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita reportedly ready to take to Anfield.

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Liverpool Target Hazard, Martinez, and Keita

LIVERPOOL - Liverpool owner John Henry is preparing to spend huge amounts of money to recruit new players in the summer. The three main target for the Reds is Eden Hazard (Lille), Javi Martinez (Athletic Bilbao), and Seydou Keita (Barcelona).
 
Liverpool had just won their first trophy in six years while embracing the Carling Cup last weekend by beating Cardiff City in the final on penalties. Their next project is the Carling Cup pascajuara restore the Reds to the elite circles of Europe.
 
According to director of football Damien Comolli Liverpool, is optimistic his side big names such as Hazard, Martinez, and Keita will be interested in playing at Anfield for the ambitious plans of the owner.
 
"A lot of players as far as I am very interested in joining the project because it is a very exciting project," said Comolli as quoted from Dailly Mail, Wednesday (29/02/2012).
 
"We know that there are big name players who want to join us next season because he believed in this project," said Comolli.
 
"Everybody in Europe knows what Liverpool were trying to achieve," said former Tottenham director of football who is now 38-year-old.

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Bring two Ribery scored Bayern Schalke Mute

MUNICH - Bayern Munich responded well to the minor when it defeated FC Basel in the Champions League. Bayern was on his feet to beat Schalke 2-0 in the Bundesliga continued.
Franck Ribery featured as the main actor behind the success Bayern beat Schalke at the Allianz Arena. French international midfielder scored two goals to bring Bayern again occupied second place, having previously taken Borrusia Moenchengladbach.
Bayern comfortably in second Championship with 48 points from 23 matches, or one point adrift of Borussia Dortmund (49) new play 22 matches.
Playing in public alone, FC Hollywood directly apply a quick game. The new six-minute walk game, Bayern had twice threatened by Schalke goalkeeper Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben. However, the chances of successfully thwarted the Royal Blues goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand.
Bayern are kept pounding Shalke ultimately successful defense to open the scoring in the 36th minute. Luiz Gustavo provide feedback to further mature Ribery. With a touch, Ribery successful swindle Hildebrand and struck the ball into an empty goal. Bayern's 1-0 advantage lasted until the break.
In the second half, Schalke first opportunity on 54 minutes. Bayern rearguard inadvertence, making Joel Matip could cut into the penalty box and only dealing with Manuel Neuer. Unfortunately for Schalke, Matip failed to convert them into goals.
But one minute later, Schalke would be jerked back after Ribery scored his second goal. Action on the right side Schalke defense, Ribery kick directionally without dammed Hildebrand. 2-0 to Bayern.
In the 75th minute, Bayern actually successfully added a goal through the action of Muller who continued feedback Robben's free kick. Unfortunately, the goal was disallowed because the referee was caught offside Ivica Olic. Strange decision from the referee.
Regardless of the disallowed goal, the Bayern finally able to keep the 2-0 lead until the game was over. This is a valuable capital ahead of the duel Bayern counter other tough teams, Bayer Leverkusen, March 3.

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Beckenbauer: Ribery Phenomenal!

MUNICH - German legend Franz Beckenbauer and Bayern Munich Franck Ribery praised to the skies. According to him, Ribery is a phenomenal player.
 
Der Kaizer praise is filed after an impressive performance Ribery when Munich won 2-0 at Schalke on Sunday, February 26 and in which the two goal victory scored by Scarface The Bavarians.
 
Ribery on the left wing of the performance of Die Roten this season is vital. The France international's 28-year-old has scored 13 goals and 12 assists from 32 matches in all competitions for the German giants.
 
Munich is now ranked second Bundesliga with 48 points or four points behind Borussia Dortmund in the first position with 52 points.
 
"He's phenomenal! How could he run so often? His style must have been exhausting. He constantly invites a duel, "said Beckenbauer as reported by tz-online, Wednesday (29/02/2012).
 
"And as we see more attacks starting from the left side. This is a sign of where that's his best position. He more often than running from the left wing of the right wing, "said 66-year-old man who is now a television commentator.

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