Joe Hart now has more England caps than the legendary Gordon Banks! Hart achieved the feat earlier today evening in England’s World Cup qualifier against Slovenia at Wembley. He earned his 74th cap, thus overtaking Gordon Banks (73). Only David Seaman (75) and Peter Shilton (125) have more England caps than the West Ham goalkeeper. [Read more…]
Joe Hart becomes third highest capped England goalkeeper against Slovenia
Antonio out of England squad with hamstring injury
Michail Antonio will have to wait for his maiden England cap after the West Ham forward was ruled out of the Three Lions’ upcoming fixtures against Germany (also Lukas Podolski’s farewell game) and Lithuania. Antonio was the solitary Hammer to make the cut in Southgate’s original squad, with Andy Carroll missing out.
West Ham have been struggling with a spate of injuries with Pedro Obiang and Winston Reid also set to be out for an extended period of time. [Read more…]
Carroll and Antonio in line for England call ups?
England manager Gareth Southgate is considering a recall to the national squad for West Ham striker Andy Carroll for the Three Lions’ upcoming clashes against Germany and Lithuania. With Harry Kane, Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge all out, Southgate is mulling over a call up to Carroll as well his West Ham teammate Michail Antonio.
Carroll last played for England over four years ago. Antonio was called up by Sam Allardyce last year, but never earned a cap. [Read more…]
Video- Cresswell makes international debut v Spain as substitute for Rose
West Ham’s Aaron Cresswell made his international debut v Spain at Wembley, picking up his first cap as a 79th minute substitute for Danny Rose. He was the last of England’s six substitutes- with Walcott, Jagielka, Heaton, Townsend and Rashford also making appearances off the bench [Read more…]
Mark Noble: Good enough for England?
Hammers midfielder Mark Noble believes he is good enough to play for the national side. Although Noble has represented his country at various youth levels, he is yet to find glory by being capped by the senior England team. [Read more…]