Darius Vassell

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Darius Vassell of England has his penalty saved by goalkeeper Ricardo of Portugal during the UEFA Euro 2004 Quarter Final match between Portugal and England at the Luz Stadium on June 24, 2004 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
‘It’s never OK to miss a penalty at a major tournament, but someone has to and at Euro 2004 it was me. I was able to move past it – it doesn’t haunt me’: Darius Vassell reflects on quarter-final miss, two decades on

By Joe Mewis Published

Former England forward Darius Vassell missed the vital spot kick against Portugal at Euro 2004

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Michael Owen of England skips past Josip Skoko and Paul Okon of Australia during the International Friendly match between England and Australia held on February 12, 2003 at Upton Park in London, England. Australia won the match 3-1.
England vs Australia 2003: Where are they now?

By Tom Hancock Published

England played Australia in 2003 in one of the Three Lions' more memorable friendlies – but what happened to those lads?

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9 players who couldn't hack the culture shock in a new league

By Tim Ellis last updated

As the summer's international signings grow used to new environments, Tim Ellis on the stories behind the stars who struggled to settle

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Vassell: Premier League title is Leicester's to lose

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Darius Vassell Leicester City boosted their title chances by beating Manchester City on Saturday, and Darius Vassell says the Foxes are now in control.

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Guardiola can bring stars like Messi to Man City - Vassell

By FourFourTwo Staff Published

Pep Guardiola Darius Vassell believes Pep Guardiola will bring in superstars at Manchester City and does not rule out Lionel Messi joining.

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Vassell: Villa have to prioritise survival

By FourFourTwo Staff last updated

Darius Vassell Aston Villa are capable of upsetting the odds to win the FA Cup, but the competition must not distract from their battle for Premier League survival, says Darius Vassell.

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9 signings who couldn't handle the culture shock abroad

By Greg Lea Published

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Vassell: Sky is the limit for Spurs star Kane

By FourFourTwo Staff last updated

Harry Kane As Harry Kane prepares to make his first start for England on Tuesday, former international striker Darius Vassell believes the "sky is the limit" for the Tottenham man.

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Vassell: Pellegrini should stay on at City

By FourFourTwo Staff last updated

Darius Vassell Manuel Pellegrini should be given another season at Manchester City, according to former striker Darius Vassell.

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