England manager Roy Hodgson warned his players not to get carried away after they outclassed hapless minnows San Marino 8-0 in World Cup qualifying. Hodgson's side showed no mercy on a brisk night at Serravalle's 7,000-capacity Stadio Olimpico, with Alessandro Della Valle's 12th-minute own goal unleashing an avalanche of goals for the visiting side. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Ashley Young, Frank Lampard, Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge all got on the score-sheet, while Jermain Defoe claimed a brace as England recorded their biggest win in 25 years.

England manager Roy Hodgson says he has no fears about asking Rio Ferdinand to play alongside Ashley Cole for the national team, despite concerns about their relationship. Ferdinand, 34, has been recalled to the England squad by Hodgson, 21 months after his last international appearance. The Manchester United centre-back's relationship with Cole has been under scrutiny ever since the Chelsea left-back testified in support of club-mate John Terry, who had been accused of racially abusing Ferdinand's brother, Anton.

England manager Roy Hodgson has challenged his young players to carry the momentum from their victory over Brazil into their forthcoming World Cup qualifying matches. Goals from Wayne Rooney and Frank Lampard saw England beat Brazil 2-1 at Wembley Stadium on Wednesday, as Hodgson's men kick-started the Football Association's 150th anniversary celebrations with an impressive win.

By Martyn Herman LONDON, Feb 5 (Reuters) - Ashley Cole is regarded as one of the best left backs in the world and will start his 100th match for England against Brazil on Wednesday but reputation will count for nothing in the meritocratic world of coach Roy Hodgson. The Chelsea player, one of the first names on the teamsheet for a succession of England coaches, has a fierce rival for the left back spot in the shape of Everton's Leighton Baines and Hodgson admits it gives him a welcome headache.