AFPCroatiaKovac sacked by CroatiaAfter almost two years in the role, the former Bayern Munich midfielder has been removed as national team boss following a string of bad results
GettyNorth MacedoniaChelseaDiego Costa: I must score moreThe Chelsea forward is unhappy with his international goal tally and believes he has a lot of room for improvement for La Roja
AFPSpainSpain won by chance - Del BosqueThe European champions can now qualify for Euro 2016 with a victory over Luxembourg next month, with Juan Mata's lob giving them a 1-0 win over Maced…
Getty ImagesSpainPique doesn't help himself - RamosThe Real Madrid captain says his international team-mate must think about the national team and not create damaging controversies as the fall-out fro…
Adrian DennisEnglandSwitzerlandRooney can play on - BeckhamThe former England captain has suggested that the Manchester United striker can continue to represent his country at the highest level, and praised t…
Getty ImagesEnglandSwitzerlandRooney will go on scoring - CharltonThe Manchester United legend offered his congratulations to the Three Lions record-breaker and spoke of his pride at his own international goal tally
Getty ImagesEnglandSwitzerlandRooney: Hodgson gives me freedomThe Three Lions striker hailed the national team manager in the wake of his record-breaking strike, but indicated that there had been some testing ti…
Cody Glenn/SPORTSFILEStokeIrelandWalters: Still a long way to goThe Stoke forward got on the scoresheet as Martin O'Neill's men secured an important victory against Georgia, but warned that qualification is far fr…
GettyRomaSerie APjanic to miss Barca clashThe Bosnia-Herzegovina star hobbled out of his country's win over Andorra on Sunday and it has now been confirmed that he suffered a calf strain
Piaras Ó Midheach/SPORTSFILEEvertonGeorgiaColeman: Ireland focused on GermanyThe Everton full-back made a return to the national team as they saw off the challenge of Georgia to consolidate their hold on third place
Is Wenger holding back Chamberlain?The Arsenal midfielder faces a big season as he tries to force his way into the club's first-choice starting XI despite playing more frequently for...
Getty ImagesSpainDel Bosque defends Pique over jeersThe 64-year-old wants supporters to stop whistling the Barcelona defender and says his behaviour throughout his time with the national team has been …
Getty ImagesReal MadridPortugal'Ronaldo played through pain barrier'The Real Madrid forward extended his goalless streak in 2015-16 as Portugal defeated Albania, but his coach thinks the "anxiety" will pass
Getty ImagesEnglandManchester UnitedRooney and Ferguson had 'differences'The 29-year-old striker admitted to having issues with the former boss and suggested that he would never make himself unavailable for the Three Lions
GettyGermanyScotlandMuller has a sixth sense - LowIn addition to praising the Germany forward, the coach expects the world champions will seal Euro 2016 qualification against Republic of Ireland
Getty ImagesSpainRamos & Casillas voice Pique supportThe La Roja duo proclaimed the need to be together as a unit and condemned the recent booing of the Barcelona defender
Getty ImagesSpainNorth MacedoniaDel Bosque hints at De Gea startThe coach indicated that he may be making changes ahead of the match in Skopje and also supported Gerard Pique who was booed by La Roja fans during t…
ItalyItaly boss Conte slams Pirlo criticismThe coach has lept to the defence of the midfielder, with fellow veteran Buffon also swift to back his long-time team-mate
Getty ImagesItalyVerratti: I don't care if Pirlo playsAs the debate continues over the iconic midfielder's international future, the PSG star is focusing on his own place in the Azzurri XI
Allegri: Juve's season starts nowThe Serie A champions have lost the opening two matches of their domestic campaign as they go in search of a fifth straight Scudetto and their boss...
GettyManchester UnitedEnglandCarrick withdraws from England squadThe midfielder looked set for a return to the starting XI against Switzerland, but must now return to Old Trafford for treatment
PROSHOTSManchester UnitedNetherlandsHanegem: Depay is like GOLDFINGERThe former international has criticised the Manchester United player's choice of attire for a second time in a week as Holland missed out on automati…
Getty ImagesNetherlandsSneijder: We didn't play that badly!The Dutch playmaker says the result against Turkey may look bad on paper, but insists his team played well at times and just suffered some bad luck
Getty ImagesItalyBulgariaDe Rossi wrong to retaliate - ConteThe Roma midfielder was sent off during Italy's 1-0 victory over Bulgaria on Sunday, having opened the scoring from the penalty spot, after kicking o…
Getty ImagesGermanyLow: Gundogan is back to his bestThe Borussia Dortmund midfielder impressed against Poland, and his manager believes he could be a good option off the bench in upcoming tournaments
Getty ImagesCyprusBelgiumWilmots: Hazard was the worst!The former Lille winger has been criticised for his performances by Jose Mourinho in the opening weeks of the season and was similarly singled out by…
GettyCroatiaEuropean ChampionshipKovac slams Croatia playersThe coach says his troops did not show enough spirit and determination during their draw in Azerbaijan and defeat away to Norway
Getty ImagesAston VillaArsenal'Welbeck may not make Euro 2016'The England boss says that the striker's fitness problems are "bothering" him and suggested that he might not travel to France next summer
GettyItalyEuropean ChampionshipConte: Italy not clincal enoughThe Azzurri beat Bulgaria to go two points clear in Group H but were left hanging on at the death after failing to make the most of their first-half …
Getty ImagesNetherlandsEuropean ChampionshipBlind refuses to resign despite defeatThe 54-year-old has overseen defeats to Iceland and Turkey which has left his side fourth in Group A with just two games remaining
