Rooney accepts charge but not ban
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney accepts a Football Association cost for employing offensive language but will contest the automatic two-match ban.

Paul Gascoigne prepared to tell the sobering fact after 15 many years as an alcoholic
Distinctive: Gascoigne reveals truth behind 15-year battle with alcoholism.

BARTON: I’m Very best ENGLISH MIDFIELDER
Joey Barton admits he is bemused as to why he is not involved in the England crew as he feels he is finest English midfielder all around. The Newcastle star has issued a damning verdict on the current England aspect singling out Manchester City midfielder Gareth Barry for his most fierce criticism.