Former Arsenal star and current Arsenal Head of Youth Development, Liam Brady believes that Gunners star Jack Wilshere has the quality to develop into a true England veteran in the same league as Paul Gascoigne, Glenn Hoddle and Wayne Rooney.

Wilshere had shown great promise on a loan spell at Bolton Wanderers although his Arsenal and England careers have been marred by recurring injuries. However, the 21 year-old has made a strong return to action this season and has often been Arsenal’s most impressive player on the pitch. Roy Hodgson even called up the promising youngster to the national side for their mid-week friendly against Brazil.

Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole will enter an elite group of players on Wednesday night, becoming the 7th man to make 100 appearances or more for England. However, the veteran defender admits that he does not enjoy the same legendary status as the previous six centurions to don the whites of England.

While Bobby Moore and Sir Bobby Charlton are remembered by fans for winning the 1966 World Cup, Billy Wright and Peter Shilton are respected former England captains. Steven Gerrard and David Beckham are also English legends in their own right despite their lack of trophies at the international level and Cole knows that he does not enjoy the same level of recognition despite his 100 match milestone.

Neymar taunts England as one-man team

One of the highest-rated young talents in world football, Brazil star Neymar has rated England’s chances at next year’s World Cup as bleak due to their over-reliance on Wayne Rooney. Set to play England at Wembley to celebrate the FA’s 150h anniversary, Neymar said, “England are a good team with some very good players — but I don’t look at them as one of our main rivals for the World Cup. Maybe they rely too much on Rooney — once you look past him you don’t see an obvious player who can win them a match. But Brazil have got many players who can.”

The Sun also quotes the forward talking about his move to Europe, “I’m happy at Santos now and I’m not even thinking about leaving.”

Arsenal ace Theo Walcott has already convinced Arsene Wenger to employ him in a central striker’s role at the club and the 23 year-old is now planning to establish himself in a similar role in the England national team.

Walcott has been a first team regular at Arsenal since making his debut in 2006 and the player has dazzled in a right winger’s role over the years. However, following the departure of Robin van Persie last summer, the club have struggled to slam in the goals and Walcott has often stepped in to rescue the Gunners. Walcott insisted on a central strike role and despite his initial reluctance, Wenger gave in to the player’s demand, using the pacey forward there occasionally.

England are through to the Super Six stage of the ICC Women's World Cup in India after a comfortable six wickets win over West Indies in their final group game at the Bandra Kurla Complex in Mumbai today. England were asked to take to the field first and Katherine Brunt (2-10) made an immediate impact bowling Kycia Knight with the second ball of the game. But it was Anya Shrubsole who did the most damage taking three early wickets including the prize scalp of Deandra Dottin as the West Indies were bowled out for a modest total of 101.

The Somerset seamer was ably supported by Arran Brindle who also took an impressive three wickets for no runs from two overs before Shrubsole returned to end the West Indies innings in only the 37th over – and finish with career best figures of 4-21.

Anfield in ‘fix’ over Match Fixing claims

Liverpool have been shocked by claims of match fixing in a Champions League game at Anfield. The Daily Mail understands that the club’s victory over Hungarian side Debrecen is being investigated by Europol after reports claimed that Debrecen goalkeeper Vukasin Poleksic was allegedly paid to ensure there were more than 2 goals in the game. Interestingly, Liverpool only won the game 1-0. The game is part of the 380 matches that were targeted by a betting ring in Asia.

Manchester United missed on signing me, claims Ronaldinho

Former FIFA World Player of the Year, Ronaldinho has claimed that Manchester United missed out on signing him in 2003 when he left PSG. ESPN quotes the former Barcelona star saying, “If Manchester United had signed me they would have won more European Cups.” United were linked with a move for the Brazil international in 2003 but he ended up at Barcelona where he won the Champions League in 2006.

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) today announced that Yorkshire Tea has signed a commercial agreement to become the “Official Brew of England Cricket”.

The deal, which runs until October 2015, will form an integral part of Yorkshire Tea’s marketing activity, including TV advertising, social media and on-pack promotion. A full programme of events and promotions will take place during the “Yorkshire Tea Breaks” at all Investec Test Matches.