England v Austria: Match Library

Match Build-up

• Sven remains tight-lipped
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson is remaining tight-lipped over who will play at the heart of the defence against Austria.
• Lampard lauds Crouch
  ENGLAND: Frank Lampard believes Liverpool striker Peter Crouch deserves to be in the next England squad.
• Young right for England
  ENGLAND: Ledley King believes Luke Young is the man to replace the injured Gary Neville in the England defence.
• Jamie Carragher press briefing
  ENGLAND: Jamie Carragher gave a press briefing on Thursday and here is what he said...
• Sven press briefing
  ENGLAND: On Friday Sven-Goran Eriksson gave a press briefing and here is a full transcript of what he said.
• 'Desperate to qualify'
  PHIL NEVILLE COLUMN: The Everton man tells TheFA.com how the England players aim to react to the Northern Ireland defeat.
• Peter Crouch press briefing
  ENGLAND: On Thursday Peter Crouch spoke in a press briefing ahead of England's game against Austria.
• 'We'll put it right'
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Paul Robinson is determined to put the memory of Belfast behind him when he faces Austria.
• Steven Gerrard press briefing
  ENGLAND: Steven Gerrard gave a press briefing on Wednesday night. Here is a transcript of what he said.
• Crouch stands tall
  ENGLAND: Liverpool's Peter Crouch says he can bring something different to England if chosen to face Austria on Saturday.
• The Opposition: Austria
  THE OPPOSITION: TheFA.com gives you the lowdown on Austria.
• United boys rule in training
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch more action from the England training field as Smith and Richardson score a brace each.
• England squad meets up
  ENGLAND: The England squad have met in Manchester to focus on the job of completing World Cup qualification.
• Sven names team
  ENGLAND: Sven has named Arsenal's Sol Campbell in his side to take on Austria at Old Trafford this afternoon.
• World Cup focus for Frank
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Frank Lampard says England can peak at the World Cup Finals as they prepare to face Austria on Saturday.
• Crouch targets Poland
  REACTION VIDEO: Peter Crouch is hoping England can score more goals against Poland after an encouraging home debut.
• Darren Bent press briefing
  ENGLAND: Darren Bent held a press briefing on Wednesday evening and here is a transcript of what he said.
• Sven press briefing
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson spoke in a press briefing ahead of England's game against Austria at Old Trafford.
• 'We'll put things right'
  ENGLAND: Michael Owen is confident England will gain the necessary points to ensure automatic World Cup qualification.
• Bent ready and waiting
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Darren Bent is so confident right now that he is 'floating on air' - thanks to his positive mental attitude.
• Austria kick-off confirmed
  ENGLAND: England's penultimate World Cup Qualifier against Austria at Old Trafford will kick-off at 4.00pm.
• Sven's six-point plan
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Sven says he has identified what went wrong recently and is confident of the two wins required.
• Sven's forward thinking
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson has hinted that England may play a 4-4-2 formation against Poland and Austria.
• The Venue: Old Trafford
  THE VENUE: TheFA.com provides you with all you need to know about Old Trafford
• Defoe in determined mood
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Jermain Defoe wants to match his impressive Tottenham form in the England shirt this weekend.
• Home improvement
  ENGLAND: Rio Ferdinand is hoping England can bounce back in style, starting with Saturday's match against Austria.
• Jermain Defoe press briefing
  ENGLAND: On Wednesday Jermain Defoe held a press briefing and here is a transcript of what he said.
• Cole to miss qualifiers
  ENGLAND: Arsenal defender Ashley Cole is out of England's final World Cup Group Six Qualifiers due to injury.
• Sven names squad
  ENGLAND: Alan Smith and Sol Campbell return to the England squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Austria and Poland.
• Frank Lampard press briefing
  ENGLAND: On Friday Frank Lampard held a press briefing and here is what he had to say...
• 'We're still hurting'
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Steven Gerrard has spoken of a burning desire to improve his performances for England.
• Jamie tips Terry
  ENGLAND: Jamie Carragher believes England team-mate John Terry will be named Player of the Year again this year.
• Austria call on Herzog
  ENGLAND: Austria have named Andreas Herzog as caretaker coach for the World Cup qualifier against England.
• Herzog's hope
  ENGLAND: Austria coach Andreas Herzog is confident his team can upset the odds and beat England on Saturday.

Minute by Minute

• England 1-0 Austria
  WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: A penalty from Frank Lampard is enough as England beat Austria 1-0 at Old Trafford.

Match Report

• Lamps lights the way
  MATCH REPORT: Frank Lampard has put England within touching distance of the World Cup Finals in Germany.

Post Match Reaction

• Aiming for top spot
  REACTION VIDEO: John Terry says England are now aiming to win the group by beating Poland on Wednesday.
• 'A will to win'
  REACTION: David Beckham feels he was unlucky to be sent off against Austria but hailed his teammates.
• Sven positive after victory
  REACTION: Sven-Goran Eriksson praised his side for holding on for a vital victory having been reduced to ten-men.
• Cole delight for Frank
  REACTION VIDEO: Joe Cole says England can be happy with themselves and that he was delighted for Frank Lampard.

Analysis

• Watch England v Austria
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch free highlights of England's World Cup Qualifier against Austria at Old Trafford on Saturday.
• Partners show some class
  ANALYSIS: Peter Crouch and Michael Owen lined up alongside each other for England for only the second time.

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