Posted: 08 Oct 2013 07:30 AM PDT

Present & correct

Roy Hodgson was able to put all his England squad through their paces at training on Tuesday morning in Burton.
Luk out, Jose

Romelu Lukaku aims to show Jose Mourinho his ability by scoring more goals than Chelsea's strikers while on loan.
John Ruddy says Joe Hart is England's number one keeper and believes criticism affects the team's chance of success.
- World Cup newswire

Sunderland 10/11 to stay in the Premier League!

Whole squad at England training
Every member of Roy Hodgson's 23-man England squad trained on Tuesday ahead of Friday's qualifier against Montenegro.
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Poyet 5/1 for flying start
Sunderland are 5/1 to get off to a flying start under new manager Gus Poyet by winning at Swansea in his first game in charge.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 14:43 BST
FIFA sticks with play-off seeding
FIFA will once again keep the top four teams apart in the draw for Europe's World Cup qualifying play-offs.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 14:49 BST
Bennett: Poyet can be instant hit
Former Sunderland defender Gary Bennett says Gus Poyet can become an instant Wearside hero.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 14:12 BST
Suarez: I'm calmer since return
Liverpool striker Luis Suarez insists he has returned from his 10-match suspension a calmer person.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 13:41 BST
Jagielka: It's in our hands
Phil Jagielka insists England are in a positive frame of mind ahead of two crucial World Cup qualifiers.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 14:43 BST
Lukaku keen to make his point
Romelu Lukaku aims to show Jose Mourinho his ability by scoring more goals than any of Chelsea's strikers while on loan at Everton.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 12:43 BST
Fer eyes World Cup call
Leroy Fer hopes an impressive debut season for Norwich could end with a place in Holland's World Cup squad.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 14:56 BST
Double delight for Arsenal
Arsene Wenger and Aaron Ramsey collected the Barclays manager and player of the month awards respectively.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 10:35 BST
Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj is not ready to decide where his international future lies.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 09:48 BST
Flamini backing for Wilshere
Mathieu Flamini expects Arsenal team-mate Jack Wilshere to learn from his recent smoking 'mistake'.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 09:57 BST

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Poyet confirmed

Posted: 08 Oct 2013 12:58 AM PDT

Poyet confirmed

Sunderland have confirmed the appointment of Gus Poyet as their head coach on a two-year contract.
Number one

John Ruddy says Joe Hart is England's number one goalkeeper and believes criticism affects the team's chance of success.
- More England news
- World Cup newswire
- More England news

Poyet named Sunderland coach
Sunderland have confirmed the appointment of Gus Poyet as their head coach on a two-year contract.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 08:31 BST
Gerrard: Players care about England
Steven Gerrard has rubbished the idea England players do not care about international football.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 06:41 BST
Ruddy: Hart still number one
John Ruddy says Joe Hart is England's number one goalkeeper and believes criticism affects England's chances of success.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 06:33 BST
Januzaj not ready to pick country
Man United's Adnan Januzaj has told Belgium coach Marc Wilmots he's not ready to decide where his international future lies.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 06:36 BST
Halsey hits out at ref standards
Mark Halsey has hit out at the standard of refereeing in the Barclays Premier League.
Tuesday October 8 2013, 07:46 BST
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England blow

Posted: 07 Oct 2013 06:45 PM PDT

England blow
Hibs on a high

Midfielder Liam Craig scored the only goal of the game as Hibernian beat Partick Thistle at Firhill on Monday to climb up to fifth in the Scottish Premiership table.
- Partick 0 Hibernian 1

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Craig strike gives Hibs victory
Liam Craig's second-half strike gave Hibernian a smash-and-grab 1-0 victory at Partick in the Scottish Premiership on Monday night.
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Fellaini fit for Belgium duty
Manchester United and Belgium star Marouane Fellaini is fit to face Croatia on Friday despite concerns over a wrist injury.
Monday October 7 2013, 20:42 BST
St Ledger ready and willing
Sean St Ledger insists he is ready to start for Ireland against Germany on Friday - despite having not played for more than two months.
Monday October 7 2013, 20:01 BST
Bale wins Welsh award again
Gareth Bale has been named Wales Footballer of the Year for the third time.
Monday October 7 2013, 21:37 BST

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Injury setback

Posted: 07 Oct 2013 12:03 PM PDT

Injury setback

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is facing up to four weeks on the sidelines after picking up a thigh strain in Saturday's victory over Everton.
- Kompany's injury woe
England woe

Ashley Cole has been ruled out of England's World Cup qualifier against Montenegro due to a rib injury. Kieran Gibbs has been called into the squad.
- Cole injury blow
- Football Transfer Centre
Burn Notice

Nick Miller takes a look at the Sky Bet Football League in his monthly column, and considers Burnley's post-Austin success.
Football live!

Mid-table Partick Thistle entertain Pat Fenlon's Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership tonight - you can follow the contest with our live match centre.
- Partick v Hibernian live!
Ready to return

Branislav Ivanovic has urged Chelsea to maintain their good form when they return from the international break.

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Cole to miss England qualifier
Ashley Cole will miss Friday's World Cup qualifier with Montenegro at Wembley with a rib injury.
Monday October 7 2013, 19:57 BST
Kompany facing spell on sidelines
Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany is facing up to four weeks out with a thigh strain.
Monday October 7 2013, 18:44 BST
Benteke could face Wales
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke could yet play in Belgium's World Cup qualifier against Wales next Tuesday.
Monday October 7 2013, 19:32 BST
Burnley profit from Ewing Theory
Nick Miller takes a look at the Sky Bet Football League in his monthly column, and considers Burnley's post-Austin success.
Monday October 7 2013, 14:19 BST
Coroner committed to inquest
The coroner has reassured relatives he remains 'committed' to ensuring the Hillsborough inquests begin on time.
Monday October 7 2013, 16:16 BST
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Brnovic believes in Montenegro
Branko Brnovic has backed Montenegro to turn their World Cup dream into reality ahead of the clash with England.
Monday October 7 2013, 16:55 BST
Ivanovic seeks Chelsea charge
Branislav Ivanovic has urged Chelsea to maintain their march towards top spot when they return to club action.
Monday October 7 2013, 16:36 BST
Wenger happy to break at the top
Arsene Wenger was pleased to see his Arsenal side reach the international break on top of the Barclays Premier League.
Monday October 7 2013, 16:27 BST
Long lay-off for Matthews
Celtic have been dealt a blow with the news that Adam Matthews is expected to be sidelined for up to three months.
Monday October 7 2013, 18:17 BST
Piazon eyes Chelsea future
Lucas Piazon understands why Chelsea loaned him out to Vitesse but hopes to play for the Blues as soon as possible.
Monday October 7 2013, 17:03 BST
Wilshere: Cigarette was a mistake
Jack Wilshere has admitted he made a mistake by smoking a cigarette but has insisted he will never be drawn in to it again.
Monday October 7 2013, 14:38 BST
Dembele has Spurs concern
Mousa Dembele insists Tottenham must keep their focus against lower-placed teams to have ambitions of a top-four finish.
Monday October 7 2013, 16:04 BST
McClaren: Hughes likely to leave
Derby head coach Steve McClaren has admitted the club will not be able to hang on to highly-rated teenager Will Hughes.
Monday October 7 2013, 18:32 BST