England captain wants another fast start against Wales at Wembley to leave Fabio Capello's side needing only one more point to reach Euro 2012
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Manchester United defender looks set to win the battle with Micah Richards and Phil Jagielka to fill the right-back role for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria... more
Five of Bulgaria's brightest young tennis prospects want to 'defect' to Britain because they fear their prospects are being blighted by lack of funding in their homeland... more
Sarah Sands swapped the usual summer destinations for a villa deep in the mountains of Bulgaria. Her spirit of adventure was rewarded with stunning scenery, healthy walks and some excellent food and wine... more
Literacy Campaign: Moved by The Standard's campaign to combat illiteracy in the capital, a multi-millionaire property mogul reveals his secret shame - he cannot read... more
Family of Bulgarian pickpockets who stole more than £100,000 from Tube and bus passengers across London are set to be sent home at taxpayers’ expense to spend their profits... more
Giovanni Trapattoni is determined to head into his eagerly-anticipated clash with native country Italy sitting proudly at the top of World Cup qualifying Group 8... more
Legal analysis: City lawyers are hoping that Brussels will begin legal action this month against an EU country they accuse of stifling competition... more
Legal analysis: City lawyers are hoping that Brussels will begin legal action this month against an EU country they accuse of stifling competition... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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