Villa never stopped hoping for a Spain recall The New York City FC striker and former World Cup winner admitted that his surprise Spain recall was a moment he'd spent years hoping for.Major League SoccerSpain
David Villa recalled to Spain squadThe striker retired from international football in 2014, but has made a dramatic u-turn after reinvigorating his career at New York CitySpainItaly
Chalobah & Maguire in England squadThe pair are joined by Jordan Pickford as the three uncapped players in the squad to face Malta and Slovakia in World Cup qualifiersPremier LeagueEngland
Dembele left out of France squadThe coach has said he will not allow players to conduct transfer business while on international duty, but Kylian Mbappe has been includedTransfersBarcelona
Legend Rooney leaves with unfinished businessThe Three Lions's record goalscorer is doing the right thing in bowing out before the World Cup, but he will largely be remembered for his failuresEnglandPremier League
Rooney’s England career in numbersThe former Manchester United and current Everton forward retires from international football as his country's all-time leading goalscorerEnglandPremier League
'Wayne Rooney a player's player'The Everton striker has called time on his England career, and luminaries of the game have lined up to applaud his contributionEnglandPremier League
Rooney retires from international footballThe Everton striker has decided to call time on his England career, after being picked for Gareth Southgate's upcoming squadEnglandPremier League
Modric slammed by Croatia fansThe 31-year-old has been verbally attacked by many fans in his homeland after speaking out in court in favour of an unpopular presidentCroatiaReal Madrid
Arda: I've been a naughty playerThe Barcelona man says that although he has not always been an angel, the dispute that prompted him to quit was caused by him trying to ensure balanceTurkiyeBarcelona
Given tips Hart to find a top clubThe England No.1 says there have been no serious offers for him so far this summer, yet he has been backed by the former Republic of Ireland keeperManchester CityPremier League
Christie: 'The ref's bottled the decision'The Republic of Ireland full-back believes that his side's late strike should have been allowed, with the goalscorer also disappointed it wasn't givenIrelandAustria
Alaba criticises Ireland tacticsThe Bayern Munich star was not happy with how the Boys in Green approached their qualifier, believing his side were not allowed to play their gameIrelandAustria
Ireland can still believeThe Boys in Green came from behind to take a point against Group D rivals Austria, with Jon Walters scoring a goal worthy of the history booksIrelandOpinion
'Iceland believe we can beat anyone'The Fulham defender has hailed the vociferous support of his country's fans, after a magical Euro 2016 run saw them reach the quarter finalsPremier LeagueCroatia
Batshuayi reveals holiday plansThe Chelsea striker is looking forward to some time away from the game but that doesn't mean he'll be completely switched off from footballChelseaBelgium
Buffon welcomes Szczesny challengeThe 39-year-old goalkeeper promises to remain eager and ensure he keeps his place at club and international level to bring a bright end to his careerJuventusSerie A
Captain Kane gets England out of jailThe Tottenham striker scored a late equaliser at Hampden Park, but familiar failings were on show for Gareth Southgate's side against ScotlandScotlandEngland
Kane ends England barren runDespite being prolific at club level, the Tottenham striker had gone over a year without a goal for his country before snatching a point off ScotlandPremier LeagueScotland
Ox ends 607-day wait for goalThe Gunners star found the target in a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Scotland, with that effort his first for his country since October 2015ScotlandEngland
England start Rashford in wide roleThe Manchester United forward has had to make way to the Tottenham striker, while West Brom midfielder Jake Livermore is handed a starting spotPremier LeagueScotland
'Rooney last of the street footballers'Henry Winter talks to Goal about the issues holding back the national side and how the situation can be changed and improvedWorld CupEngland
A history of Scotland v EnglandThe latest instalment in a long-standing rivalry takes place at Hampden Park on Saturday, Goal looks at some of the past important matchesEnglandScotland
All-time Scotland-England XI?The two old enemies come up against each other again on Saturday, but who are the best players to grace the fixture?ScotlandEngland
Lloris: Kane will succeed as captain The French goalkeeper expects his Spurs team-mate to extend his club form to the international stage after the striker was given the armbandEnglandTottenham
WATCH: Lloris howler dooms France The French goalkeeper's botched clearance allowed Ola Toivonen to score the game-winner from midfieldFranceSweden
Kane to captain EnglandThe Tottenham man will wear the armband when the Three Lions travel to Hampden Park for Saturday's World Cup 2018 qualifierEnglandScotland
Spurs flop Sissoko set to star for FranceThe midfielder has proven to be an expensive flop at White Hart Lane, but he has never let his country down when called uponTottenhamNewcastle United
Shearer: Central role isn't Rashford'sThe former Three Lions striker is pleased to see the Red Devils youngster showing ambition, but considers the number nine jersey to be Harry Kane'sTottenhamPremier League
Betting: Bosnia vs GreeceBoth teams have made solid starts to their World Cup 2018 qualifying campaigns and we expect the hosts to edge a tight encounter on Friday eveningGreeceBosnia and Herzegovina
