Gary Neville - The Next Fergie

Two very well-played matches against Bulgaria and Wales as we collect 6 Euro Qualifying points.



Before I took over we had already collected 11 points and this took our tally to 17 points. We are top of the table and I'm very confident I can lead England to the European Championship finals.

England Squad vs Montenegro

Joe Hart (Man City)
Robert Green (Queens Park Rangers)
David Stockdale (Fulham)

Glen Johnson (Liverpool)
Micah Richards (Man City)

Phil Jones (Man Utd)
Joleon Lescott (Man City)
John Terry (Chelsea)

Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
Leighton Baines (Arsenal)

Gareth Barry (Man City)
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
Scott Parker (Tottenham)

Aaron Lennon (Tottenham)
Ashley Young (Man Utd)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal)
Theo Walcott (Arsenal)

Darren Bent (Aston Villa)
Wayne Rooney (Man Utd)
Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea)
Danny Welbeck (Man Utd)

A very good match against Montenegro, with Theo Walcott bagging a spectacular brace.


England has qualified for Euro 2012!

Neville to balance club and country

1/4 into the new season, and already there are managers sacked, impatient chairmen and more.

England manager Gary Neville is believed to be interested in taking up club managerial duties and is to balance club and country. We got an interview from the former United captain earlier today.

"I wouldn't rule out managing a club," said Neville. "But I love England. I am not going to quit England for a club. I am more likely to manage both club and country."

Neville, one of football's hottest managerial prospects, has been eyed by Leicester City and Hoffenheim. Fellow German side HSV failed in a reported bid to bring him to Germany in the summer.

England Squad vs Spain and Sweden

Joe Hart (Man City)
Robert Green (Queens Park Rangers)
David Stockdale (Fulham)

Glen Johnson (Liverpool)
Kyle Walker (Tottenham)

John Terry (Chelsea)
Phil Jagielka (Man City)
Chris Smalling (Man Utd)
Phil Jones (Man Utd)

Ashley Cole (Chelsea)
Leighton Baines (Arsenal)

Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
Steven Gerrard (Liverpool)
Jack Wilshere (Arsenal)
Scott Parker (Tottenham)

Aaron Lennon (Tottenham)
Scott Sinclair (Man City)

Ashley Young (Man Utd)
Stewart Downing (Liverpool)

Darren Bent (Aston Villa)
Daniel Sturridge (Chelsea)
Wayne Rooney (Man Utd)
Danny Welbeck (Man Utd)

Fabulous win against Spain with Wayne Rooney and Danny Welbeck scoring for us at Wembley. However, Wayne has picked up a groin injury and will return to United, and I have decided to call up Stoke City's Peter Crouch to replace Wayne. Our next friendly is against Sweden, a few days away.

Ashley Young

A memorable victory against Sweden indeed as Ashley Young's stunning form continues. The United winger scored a hat trick today and deservedly won the Man of the Match award. Peter Crouch also showed why he deserved a recall as he scored a great header, while Captain Fantastic also scored with a 30-yard volley. Brilliant. The future looks bright and I simply can't wait for Euro 2012.

Ashley Young

Breaking: Blackburn and Malaga want Neville

England manager Gary Neville is reportedly wanted by Championship side Blackburn and struggling La Liga side Malaga.

Both clubs parted ways with their manager Steve Kean and Manuel Pellegrini in the last 24 hours and are said to be interested in appointing up and coming Neville.

Malaga appoint Gary Neville

Malaga have announced that England manager will take charge of Malaga effective immediately, and the 36-year-old will now proceed to balance club and country duties.




Malaga has had poor transfer business, poor form, and a poor league position, and this has led Malaga chairman Abdullah Al-Thani to give Manuel Pellegrini the sack.

Malaga Squad

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Carlos Kameni (Age 27)
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Ruben (Age 27)
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Crystian (Age 19)
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Jesus Gamez (Age 26)
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Sergio Sanchez (Age 25)
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Weligton (Age 32)
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Martin Demichelis (Age 30)
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Oguchi Onyewu (Age 29)
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Natxo Monreal (Age 25)
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Isco (Age 19)
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Jeremy Toulalan (Age 28)
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Ignacio Camacho (Age 21)
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Recio (Age 20)
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Duda (Age 31)
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Joaquin (Age 30)
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Diego Buonanotte (Age 23)
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Eliseu (Age 28)
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Julio Baptista (Age 30)
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STRIKERS
Roque Santa Cruz (Age 30)
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Javier Saviola (Age 29)
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Sebastian Fernandez (Age 26)
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Juanmi (Age 18)
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Thanks to my smooth talking, the Malaga board have agreed to upgrade the training facilities and buy the La Rosaleda stadium, Malaga's home ground. I have also got to work on my staff, sacking some, and bringing in some.

My first match as Malaga manager was against 11th-placed Celta and I'm pleased we won quite easily. A very good start, and I am confident we can at least avoid relegation this season.

My second Malaga match saw us make a rapid rise to 11th place.

I have completed my staff overhaul, giving the backroom team a bit of an international feel, instead of purely Spanish.



Tony Coton, Ray Lewington, and Brian Eastick, part of the backroom staff in the England national team set-up, also join me here at Malaga. Tony is a fantastic assistant manager for England and I'm confident he can do the same job here.

Euro 2012 Groups Drawn: England to face Holland

The group draws for Euro 2012 has been completed and it looks like England will face a test as they look to overcome both Sweden and Holland.

My first Champions' League match as a manager with Malaga, and we miraculously beat AC Milan 3-4 with goals from Juanmi, Saviola and club captain Duda, and in doing so, qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions' League. The board and the fans are buzzing! I am also delighted that I am doing such a good job.

December
A good first month for me as Malaga manager, only marred by the heavy 4-0 loss against Real in the league. We played Real again in our next match in the Copa Del Rey and held them to a 2-2 draw, an achievement I'm mighty pleased of.


We are 13th in the league but I'm still certain we can achieve a top-half finish.


La Liga
Real Sociedad 2 - 2 Malaga
Juanmi
Saviola

Malaga 3 - 1 Espanyol
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Baptista
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Real Madrid 4 - 0 Malaga

Champions' League
Milan 3 - 4 Malaga
Saviola
Saviola
Juanmi
Duda

Copa Del Rey
Real Madrid 2 - 2 Malaga
Saviola
Santa Cruz