BIRMINGHAM, England -- Matej Vydra scored a late equalizer to give West Bromwich Albion a 1-1 draw against Hull in the Premier League in caretaker manager Keith Downings first home game in charge.
[b]Bashaud Breeland Super Bowl Jersey[/b] . Jake Livermore had given Hull the lead by finishing off a counterattack in the 28th minute, but Vydra equalized in the 86th with his first goal for the club to end a four-game losing streak in the league for the Baggies. The Czech striker is on loan from Udinese. Manager Steve Clarke was fired last weekend because of the poor run, and the team is still only three points above the relegation zone. Hull is another three points above it, in 12th place.
[b]Alex Okafor Super Bowl Jersey[/b] . Having won the first leg 1-0 in Barcelona, Madrid entered the match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium already in control and quickly sealed its place in the semifinals when Jese Rodriguez scored in the seventh minute.
[b]Anthony Hitchens Super Bowl Jersey[/b] .C. -- Ryan Sproul scored the winner late in double overtime to lift the Grand Rapids Griffins to a 2-1 win over the Abbotsford Heat on Friday in Game 1 of their American Hockey League playoff series.Gareth Southgate confirmed that Wayne Rooney will captain England against Malta in a World Cup qualifier on Saturday while Theo Walcott will make his first start since last October. Walcott has been in superb form for Arsenal so far this season, scoring five goals in eight appearances, having drafted in assistance from a personal fitness coach and sports psychologist to help rediscover his best form.Interim boss Southgate, who took the reins last week after Sam Allardyces departure, backed Walcott to shine at Wembley Stadium and Sky sources understand Rooney will play in midfield in the World Cup Group F qualifier. Wayne Rooney will start against Malta and continue to captain England Wayne will start, but no, I cant [give any more information], Southgate said. I know everyone is keen to know the team early.The players are aware of the team and Im sure it will leak out - I know thats what happens - but I dont see the point in giving the opposition the advantage of knowing our team. I think Wayne will bring his ability to control games, and his experience. England v Malta preview Gareth Southgate starts the first of his initial four-game reign as England manager I was told I had to bring someone whos starting [to the press conference]. Its a giveaway that Theo is here and, yes, he will start tomorrow, and its a good moment for him.Hes in superb form for his club and, as an international manager, its your idea to have players who are playing well.Hes maturing well as a player and he should feel confidentt because everything Ive seen with his club suggests that will continue.
[b]Eric Fisher Super Bowl Jersey[/b]. Walcott has scored five goals in eight appearances for Arsenal so far this term Walcott, who has only made three starts for England in the last three years, insists that his return to good form is down to himself despite the extra help, and the team has been working hard to do well for Southgate in his first game.Football is going well at this moment in time, Walcott said. We know how it all can change, but I dont want this frame of mind to stop, to be honest. Watch NOW TV Watch Sky Sports for just ￡6.99. No contract. Im working tremendously hard and I just want to be better. It just comes down to really hard work; things that add up in the week that you dont have to think much about come match-day, because you know youve done everything.[The extra help] would help, obviously, but it comes down to myself and how determined I am to do it, and continue doing it. It can be easy to take your foot of the gas slightly when things are going well, but Ive been around the game for a long time and I dont want that to happen at all.You can watch Englands tour of Bangladesh, plus Premier League football and the Japan Grand Prix on Sky Sports. Upgrade now and enjoy three months at half price! Also See: England v Malta preview Jagielka out of England squad Where should Rooney play? Wenger cools England talk ' ' '
Find in Directory
Find in Events
Find in Marketplace