England v Argentina: Match Library

Tuesday, 06 September 2005.

Match Build-up

• Original thinker
  ENGLAND: Feyenoord youth coach and England legend Tony Adams has some original ideas on the current England side.
• Argentina name squad
  ENGLAND: Jose Pekerman has named Hernan Crespo in his 22-man squad to play England in Geneva on 12 November.
• England 2-2 Argentina
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch the action from a classic England v Argentina encounter when Lineker and Platt both scored.
• 'Big chance to impress'
  ENGLAND: Paul Konchesky is targeting a World Cup place after being called-up to the England squad to face Argentina.
• The Big 50
  ENGLAND VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: On the eve of his 50th game as captain, Becks tells us it's the biggest honour in football.
• King named in midfield
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson has named Ledley King as a holding midfielder in his England team to face Argentina.
• 'We're a top team'
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Michael Owen believes the current England side is better than those of 1998 and 2002.
• Memories of Mexico
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Paul Robinson on the infamous 'hand of God' and playing Argentina for the very first time.
• Michael Owen press briefing
  ENGLAND: Michael Owen spoke in a press briefing ahead of England's game against Argentina in Geneva.
• The world at his feet
  ENGLAND: Seven years ago, Michael Owen announced himself to the world with a stunning goal against Argentina.
• Sol Campbell press briefing
  ENGLAND: Sol Campbell gave a press briefing on Wednesday. Here is a transcript of what he said.
• Genius at work
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch Diego Maradona nearly score a goal similar to his 1986 classic in a friendly six years earlier.
• Paul Konchesky press briefing
  ENGLAND: Paul Konchesky gave a press briefing on Wednesday. Here is a transcript of what he said.
• Defending the cause
  ENGLAND: England Head Coach Sven-Goran Eriksson on defenders Rio Ferdinand and Jonathan Woodgate.
• Start me up
  ENGLAND EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Woodgate on the frustrations of an England career that has yet to truly begin.
• England training video
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Watch the action as the England squad train prior to their wonderful victory over Argentina.
• Sven's line-up hints
  ENGLAND: Sven-Goran Eriksson has hinted that Wayne Bridge and Ledley King could start against Argentina on Saturday.
• Gazza backing Sven's Lions
  ENGLAND: Paul Gascoigne has heaped praise on Sven and is backing the Three Lions to shine at the World Cup.
• It's in the blood
  ENGLAND VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Captain Becks tells us how he’s passed his love of football to the next generation of Beckhams.
• Sven names squad
  ENGLAND: David James and Wayne Bridge are among four new faces Sven-Goran Eriksson has included in his squad.
• Sol's feeling good
  ENGLAND VIDEO: England defender Sol Campbell says he’s fit, determined and ready for his sixth major tournament finals.
• Making an impression
  ENGLAND: Paul Konchesky is aiming to win his second international cap when England take on Argentina in Geneva.

Minute by Minute

• England 3-2 Argentina
  INTERNATIONAL FRIENDLY: Michael Owen heads in two late goals to give England a thrilling 3-2 victory over Argentina.

Match Report

• Owen leaves it late
  MATCH REPORT: Michael Owen's two late goals give England a pulsating 3-2 victory over Argentina in Geneva.

Post Match Reaction

• Now for Germany!
  ENGLAND VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: Becks says we must repeat Saturday’s performance when it really counts - in the World Cup.
• Sven hails Owen class
  REACTION: Sven-Goran Eriksson has hailed England's Michael Owen as "one of the best goalscorers in the world."
• 'A deserved win'
  ENGLAND VIDEO EXCLUSIVE: England Coach Tord Grip analyses the win over Argentina and praises the fans in Geneva.
• England impress Crespo
  REACTION: Hernan Crespo says England are good enough to win the World Cup after watching them beat Argentina.

Analysis

• Highlights from Geneva!
  ENGLAND VIDEO: Now you can watch the highlights of England's incredible 3-2 victory over Argentina in Geneva last week.

Match Library

• England v Argentina: Match Library
  ENGLAND: All the articles around England's friendly with Argentina on 12 November 2005.