Andy Carroll

Former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll says he was wanted by Scotland. Cr: Getty Images.

Former England striker reveals why he performed Scotland U-turn

Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst could still look to strengthen his squad using the free agent market. (Photo by Craig Williamson / SNS Group)

5 free agents Rangers could still sign - including ex-Celtic defender

The young Kevan Christies footballing skills saw him share the nickname given to Edson Arantes do Nascimento, seen performing an overhead kick in 1968, in the playground Pelé (Picture: AP)

If you’re about to name a child, for their sake, please read this first – Kevan ...

Filip Uremovic (left) vies for the ball with Spartak Moscow's Sylvanus Nimely

'They signed someone else' - Croatian defender reveals he was close to joining C...

Neil Lennon dismissed reports linking Celtic with two players

Neil Lennon responds to talk linking Celtic with Rico Henry and ex-England inter...

Robert Snodgrass wasn't happy with the accuracy in which Sky reported something about him.

Scottish midfielder blasts Sky Sports over 'sloppy' and 'untrue' article

Christian Eriksen netted Tottenham's winner as the North London side finally won a league match at Wembley. Picture: Getty

EPL round-up: Spurs finally win at Wembley as Palace stun Chelsea

Brendan Rodgers coached Luis Suarez at Liverpool and admires the Barcelona striker's 'special mentatility'. Picture: AP

Rodgers full of respect for special Suarez

Steven Gerrard, centre, is congratulated after scoring the Reds second. Picture: Reuters

Gerrard hits the spot to put Liverpool on top

Celtic Park. Jose Mourinho has given his backing to Celtic in the Premier League. Picture: SNS

Rumour Mill: Celtic in EPL | Rangers | Hearts

Sam Allarydce: Under pressure. Picture: PA

Tony Cottee fears ‘full-blown crisis’ at West Ham

West Ham United's Ricardo Vaz Te celebrates scoring his team's second goal. Picture: Getty

Tottenham hammered by West Ham second-half rout

England striker Wayne Rooney is battling to be fit for Wednesday's friendly against Scotland. Picture: Getty

Rooney trains with reserves in bid to face Scotland

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£15.5m deal fires Andy Carroll’s England aim

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Kolo Toure and Liverpool agree terms

Liverpool have accepted a reported £15 million fee from West Ham United for Andy Carroll. Picture: Getty

West Ham agree fee for Liverpool’s Andy Carroll

Andy Carroll: Good club form. Picture: Reuters

Carroll recalled for Ireland and Brazil friendlies

Michael Higdon is the favourite to win the Players' Player of the Year award and be the SPL's top scorer. Picture: SNS

Michael Higdon has his eyes on the prize

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Alex Ferguson: ‘Four more wins’ to seal title

West Ham United 2-3 Tottenham Hotspur: Brilliant Bale

Former West Ham signing target Nikica Jelavic has the chance to rub it in

Rafael Benitez refuses to apologise for his previous criticism of Chelsea

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Tottenham Hotspur 3 - 1 West Ham United: Offensive chanting mars derby

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Alan Pardew says he wants Andy Carroll back at Newcastle

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Defoe ready to plough lone furrow for England

Defoe ready to plough lone furrow for England

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Liverpool’s owner admits to mistakes

John McGlynn proud of Hearts despite gallant Liverpool loss

Webster own goal harsh on Hearts after rousing display at Tynecastle

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Moira Gordon: What a difference a year makes but ‘small team from England’ do en...

Webster own goal harsh on Hearts after rousing display at Tynecastle

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Daniel Agger wants to stay at Anfield, says Brendan Rodgers

Newcastle not giving up on Andy Carroll loan from Liverpool

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Newcastle bid to get Andy Carroll back from Liverpool fails

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Euro 2012: Hodgson’s men battle back from behind to get win

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HOW THEY RATED

Euro 2012: Sweden 2-3 England - Danny Welbeck seals England success

Euro 2012 daily update: England aim to end hoodoo against Swedes

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Euro 2012: Roy Hodgson excited as Wayne Rooney nears return from his ban

Euro 2012 daily update: England aim to end hoodoo against Swedes

Norway 0-1 England: Hodgson gets off to winning start in Oslo

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Norway 0-1 England: Winning start for Roy Hodgson
ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson was satisfied after beginning his reign with a 1-0 victory in Oslo.Ashley Young earned England their first win over Norway since 198...

Roy Hodgson ready to relax injury rules as Welbeck battles to be fit

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Downing deserves England squad spot, insists Barnes

Roy Hodgson has no qualms about Andy Carroll

Gary Lineker urges Peter Crouch recall to England’s Euro squad

Chelsea 2 - 1 Liverpool: Drogba seals fourth FA Cup in six seasons for Blues

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Failure to take consolation of FA Cup puts King Kenny’s crown on a shoogly nail

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Liverpool 2-1 Everton: Dalglish defends signings as late Carroll goal edges semi

FA Cup semi-final: Liverpool 2 - 1 Everton

Blackburn 2 - 3 Liverpool: Andy Carroll gets Liverpool out of jail

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Kenny Dalglish claims FA Cup semi-final won’t overshadow league clash

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Newcastle 2 - 0 Liverpool: Liverpool woes continue as Cisse’s double lifts Newca...

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Late own goal saves Chelsea from loss at Swansea

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Dalglish says Carroll staying put

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Alan Pattullo: Sniping Dalglish is spoiling a classic image

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