Azerbaijan v England: Match Library

Thursday, 08 July 2004.

Match Build-up

• Brooking's backing
  ENGLAND TV: Sir Trevor Brooking spoke to us ahead of England's World Cup qualifier away to Azerbaijan.
• First timers
  BUILD-UP: England face Azerbaijan for the first time today, but who are the other sides we have faced just once?
• Cole's world-class aim
  Ashley Cole has set his sights on becoming one of the world's best left-backs like role model Roberto Carlos.
• Captain's seventh heaven
  BUILD-UP: Michael Owen has admitted he feels 'unleashed' heading into the crucial qualifier against Azerbaijan.
• Steve's double life
  ENGLAND TV: Steve McClaren relishes his dual-role and says that it's helping him become a more experienced coach.
• Gurbanov's goals
  BUILD-UP: Gurban Gurbanov is the man to keep an eye out for tomorrow as Azerbaijan aim to upset England.
• Sven on Azeri test
  BUILD-UP: Sven is confident England can cope without David Beckham for the qualifier against Azerbaijan.
• The Opposition: Azerbaijan
  THE OPPOSITION: TheFA.com gives you the lowdown on Azerbaijan.
• 'Fingers crossed'
  Shaun Wright-Phillips is hoping he will realise a dream in Azerbaijan by being selected in England's starting XI.
• Case for the defence
  ENGLAND TV: Sol Campbell has backed the strength in depth of the England rear-guard.
• Cole plays happy families
  ENGLAND TV: Ashley Cole believes England's young guns have created a family atmosphere inside the camp.
• Match Statistics
  Azerbaijan v England Match Stats.
• Neville's Germany focus
  REACTION: Gary Neville says England are determined to finish top of their World Cup qualifying group.
• Owen seeking a start
  Owen Hargreaves says he is happy to play in any position if Sven gives him the call in Azerbaijan on Wednesday.
• Shining example
  ENGLAND TV: Frank Lampard is concentrating on securing a crucial World Cup win over Azerbaijan.
• Owen's captaincy pride
  ENGLAND TV: Michael Owen says he will lead by example in Baku after being handed the captain’s armband for England.
• JJ starts in Baku
  STARTING ELEVEN: Newcastle United midfielder Jermaine Jenas will make his full debut in Azerbaijan tonight.
• Coach Carlos
  BUILD-UP: Azerbaijan manager Carlos Alberto will always be remembered for captaining Brazil in the 1970 World Cup.
• Azeri squad named
  Azerbaijan coach Carlos Alberto Torres has named a 23-man squad for the World Cup match versus England.
• Start-Wright?
  Shaun Wright-Phillips is aiming to make a name for himself with England - hopefully starting this Wednesday.
• Sven: It's all good
  EXCLUSIVE: Happy with three more World Cup qualification points, Sven Goran Eriksson spoke to TheFA.com.

Minute by Minute

• Azerbaijan 0-1 England
  MINUTE BY MINUTE: England have beaten Azerbaijan in Baku to remain top of European Qualifying Group 6.

Match Report

• Michael on the mark
  MATCH REPORT: Michael Owen helped England to a 1-0 win in Azerbaijan to keep them top of Group Six with ten points.

Post Match Reaction

• Points please Sven
  REACTION: Sven-Goran Eriksson hails goal scorer Michael Owen for yet another important match-winner.
• 'Couldn't be better'
  REACTION: Michael Owen admitted he was proud to cap a captain's display with the winning goal in Azerbaijan.
• Jenas gets going
  ENGLAND TV: Jermaine Jenas says he loved every minute of his first start for England away to Azerbaijan.
• Baku on track
  ENGLAND TV: Michael Owen is hoping his positive international week will kick-start his career at Real Madrid.

Analysis

• Owen smiling again
  ANALYSIS: Michael Owen continues his impressive record as stand-in captain of England.

Match Library

• Azerbaijan v England: Match Library
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