A stunning 87th-minute free kick by captain Steven Gerrard gave Liverpool a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa as the new Premier League season opened on Saturday.
Hasselbaink came on to score three times in the last 15 minutes in a 5-2 rout over Wolverhampton Wanderers.\n\n
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson sees the match against Portugal as a chance to test his players against one of the most technically accomplished sides in the world.
Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson has agreed in principle to take over as manager of Manchester City on a three-year contract, Sky Sports News reported on Tuesday.
England manager Steve McClaren said on Tuesday he would "stand or fall" by his bold choice to recall former captain David Beckham to the squad.
Also rejoining the squad are Michael Owen and Joe Cole.
England are counting on Wayne Rooney's return in Wednesday's final World Cup qualifier against Poland.
England coach Sven Goran Eriksson has reportedly told his players they'll be fined if their phones ring during training.
The 31-year-old says he has not given up hope of playing for England again.
'Wayne Rooney is the golden boy of English football. Don't kill him,' coach Sven-Goran Eriksson urged.
Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is counting on Wayne Rooney to end England's 38-year wait to beat his native Sweden
'The medical people say he can play more than 45 minutes,' said England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson.
"I haven't had any approaches from anyone... It is not an issue to decide," the England coach said.
England keeper Robert Green is virtually certain to miss the World Cup after suffering a serious groin injury
David Beckham says England will have the belief they were missing in 2002 when they go to Germany
The England coach thought the presence of David Beckham would help Owen settle in.
The Manchester United striker was included despite being a major doubt for the World Cup finals with a broken foot.
The Middlesbrough manager and assistant to current England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson signed a four-year contract which starts on August 1, after the World Cup finals.
England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said it would take a miracle to for Wayne Rooney to play in the World Cup
England's coach said the 18-year-old's performance against Switzerland was 'incredible'.
Sunday's performance against France probably added several million to his value.
The England midfielder is confident of filling a defensive midfield role, formerly taken by Nicky Butt.
Defenders Ledley King and Jamie Carragher found a place in the 23-man squad for next month's European championship in Portugal.
The 33-year-old was the fans' first choice as Michael Owen's partner at Euro 2004, according to a survey.
The England coach cannot understand why some fans considered him to be acting like a traitor when he discussed leaving the post to take over at Chelsea.
'We're one of five teams that can win it and if all our players are fit and healthy,' said the England coach.
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