Rumour Mill - Friday September 7

Rumour Mill - all the latest gossip and news from the world of football.

Rio Ferdinand has grabbed the headlines by admitting England's flops have let the country's fans down for the past 10 years.

He has also warned of the disastrous consequences if England fail to qualify for the Euro 2008 finals and is quoted as saying he will want to bury himself in a hole all next summer if England do not make Euro 2008!

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England chief Steve McClaren has been blasted by Tony Adams, saying: "He reminds me of Graham Taylor." - THE SUN.

Chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association Gordon Taylor called on England not to inject Steven Gerrard with a painkiller to get him through tomorrow's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel - DAILY TELEGRAPH.

Steven Gerrard has declared himself fit to face Israel at Wembley tomorrow, in a move that could risk the wrath of Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez - DAILY MAIL.

Steven Gerrard is winning his battle to be fit for tomorrow's crucial Euro 2008 qualifier against Israel and has told Steve McClaren to count him in when he announces his team to the players today - THE INDEPENDENT.

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Sir Bobby Charlton has stepped up pressure on Steve McClaren and his England team by saying they lack the desire and self-belief to win a major trophy - DAILY MIRROR.

Sir Bobby has also been quoted as urging England to win Euro 2008 and save the game in this country - DAILY STAR.

Arsene Wenger's new contract at Arsenal is reported to be worth a staggering 4.5 million a year which would put him in line with Manchester United's Alex Ferguson - DAILY MAIL.

Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer says Michael Ballack would have been better off joining Manchester United instead of Chelsea - DAILY EXPRESS.