Carroll returns to England squad
Roy Hodgson has included the Liverpool loanee in his 22-man squad for fixtures against Brazil and Ireland, while Reading goalkeeper Alex McCarthy is the only debutant selected
Hodgson scared to pick Carroll, says West Ham boss Allardyce
The Hammers manager insists the on-loan forward deserves a place in the national team, and believes he would form a formidable strike partnership alongside Wayne Rooney
The Sweeper: Arsenal look for striker in January after failing in Dzeko loan bid
Arsene Wenger is no longer interested in the Manchester City man despite a summer enquiry but he is targeting a new centre forward as an alternative to Olivier Giroud
Allardyce backs Carroll's England call-up despite recent injury troubles
The on-loan striker has only just returned after damaging his hamstring, but was selected for Roy Hodgson's squad's upcoming World Cup qualifiers despite a four-week absence
Hodgson opts against replacing Carroll in England squad
The 23-year-old striker injured his hamstring during an impressive West Ham debut on Saturday afternoon and will miss out on the Three Lions' upcoming World Cup qualifiers
Manchester City & West Ham make Drenthe enquiries
The out-of-contract winger spent last season on loan at Everton from Real Madrid and is now the subject of interest from the Premier League champions, according to his agent
What the back pages say on Friday, July 20: Rory McIlroy's stray ball hits watching fan at The Open
Rory McIlroy's tee shot late in his opening round hit a teenage spectator on the head. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Friday, July 20 2012.
What the back pages say on Friday, June 22: Roy Hodgson orders players to sing anthem
Roy Hodgson asked England's players to sing the National Anthem in unison in one of his first initiatives as manager
What the back pages say on Saturday, April 14: Roy Hodgson to select Andy Carroll
Roy Hodsgon to select Andy Carroll for England, and Harry Redknapp hits back. Read the headlines from the national newspapers on Friday June 15.
Roy Hodgson urges England to make us smile - The back pages on June 11
Roy Hodgson last night told his England players they are primed and ready to compete with the finest teams in Europe - plus the rest of the headlines on Monday, June 11.