Stand-in captain Rio Ferdinand believes England will be halfway to the World Cup if they can defeat Belarus on Wednesday.
The Manchester United star told the Daily Express: "If we can win in Belarus, then it will feel like we're halfway there because we've got a long way to go until the next game after this one.
Michael Carrick and Owen Hargreaves seem set for a return to first team football for Manchester United against West Brom next week when the domestic season restarts after the international break.
Speaking to the Manchester Evening News, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson said:
“We are expecting Michael to be available next week. He is almost back to full training now.
Carlos Tevez celebrated Argentina's 2-1 victory over Uruguay on Saturday, because his team put an end to a five-match winless streak in the World Cup qualifiers.
Carlos Tevez affirmed to the press that Argentina took a "heavy weight" off their shoulders with their 2-1 victory over Uruguay in a fiery River Plate derby.
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Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand said he was happy with his side’s evening’s work after they defeated Aalborg BK 3-0 in the Champions League.
Ferdinand stated that paying their opponents a lot of respect was the key to securing victory.
Brazil manager Dunga has recalled AC Milan midfielder Kaka to his squad for next month’s World Cup qualifiers, but the midfielder’s club teammate Ronaldinho has been sensationally dropped.
The move will spark much debate among the nation’s fans, particularly given that the 28-year old has featured in the side’s opening qualifying fixtures.
Manchester United forward Carlos Tevez has been named in the Argentina squad for their World Cup qualifiers next month.
Tevez was sent off for the second time in three international appearances in a 1-1 draw with Paraguay earlier this month.
He was suspended for their subsequent game against Peru three days later but apologised to coach Alfio Basile and his team-mates.
Former Manchester United fullback Paul Parker admits he's a big fan of Patrice Evra.
Former Manchester United fullback Paul Parker admits he's a big fan of Patrice Evra.
Owen Hargreaves is unlikely to travel with Manchester United for their Champions League game against Aalborg on Tuesday.
The England midfielder missed the 2-0 Premier League win over Bolton yesterday because of an ongoing problem with his knee and will not be risked in Denmark.
"Hargreaves is feeling his knee again," revealed manager Sir Alex Ferguson.