Bulk of England's World Cup squad jets out of Heathrow for the first of their
two altitude training camps in Austria.
A bronze medalist with Germany in 2006, Per Mertesacker is determined to take his country further in South Africa, but sees Spain as the threat.
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Versatile midfielder Ruben Zadkovich has signed a three-year contract with Newcastle Jets following his release from Derby County in January.
Newcastle Jets have signed New Zealand international Jeremy Brockie on a two-year deal.
Iraq winger Ali Abbas has signed a one-year contract extension with Newcastle Jets until the end of the 2011 A-League season.