South Africa paceman Friedel de Wet will miss the fourth and final test against England after suffering a recurrence of a back problem in the third test in Cape Town last week.

Newcomer Friedel de Wet is likely to step down if South Africa’s premier bowler Dale Steyn is declared fit to play in the second Test against England starting at Kingsmead on Saturday.

Brad Friedel has hailed team-mate James Milner as one of the most professional players he has played with.

England have not made the start they were hoping for as Alistair Cook edges behind to gift South African pace bowler Friedel de Wet his first wicket in Test cricket. The opener was dispatched for just 15.

Reports suggest Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel is set for a switch to West Ham, with Rob Green moving in the opposite direction.

Martin O’Neill has backed Brad Guzan to become Aston Villa’s long-term successor to fellow American Brad Friedel as he bids for more Carling Cup glory in Tuesday night’s quarter-final with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Brad Friedel has admitted the presence of Brad Guzan in the Aston Villa squad is keeping him on his toes.

Lack of Friedel coverage a plus point.

Defensive star and gaffer on goalkeeper’s consecutive appearance record.

ON the subject of Halloween, Skeletor lookalike Brad Friedel must have been given a real fright by the form of his understudy Brad Guzan in midweek.