Vardy pulls out of England squadThe Leicester City man sustained the problem during training ahead of the Three Lions' double header against Scotland and FranceEnglandScotland
'Stones is over-hyped and over-rated'The former England centre-back has compared the former Everton man to Tony Gale, who failed to win a single cap for his countryEnglandArsenal
WATCH: Griezmann snubs VaraneThe Atletico Madrid attacker has been criticised for his attitude towards the defender, who became a European champion for a third time on SaturdayVideoSweden
Scotland vs England: Team news & TV The Three Lions will travel north of the border to take on their rivals at Hampden Park on Saturday as qualification for the World Cup resumesScotlandEngland
'Hart can play with the ball at his feet'The out-of-favour Manchester City goalkeeper has faced fierce criticism over the past 12 months but has been backed by his national managerEnglandPremier League
Austria audition goes perfectly for IrelandThe Boys in Green recorded a comfortable and convincing victory over their South American opponents, putting them in good spirits for next week's gameIrelandOpinion
WATCH: The best of LacazetteThe France international has been in prolific form for Lyon for four years and appears to be poised to make a big step up in the weeks to comeVideoLyon
Lineker: Awesome Kane can lead England The former Spurs and Three Lions favourite has the highest regard for the club's current superstar, and marked him out as one to watch in RussiaWorld CupScotland
Paranoid Pique right on Messi banThe Barcelona defender may have only been defending his club-mate but the truth is that the Argentine attacker's suspension is disproportionateBarcelonaChile
Defoe in tribute to Bradley LoweryThe Sunderland striker has developed a special bond with the young supporter, saluting his bravery after the duo walked out together at WembleyLithuaniaSunderland
Ireland must prove they are no thugsThe Boys in Green earned a point against Wales on Friday, but failed to show they could do much more than intimidate their opponents in a fiery gameIrelandIceland
Defoe going vegan to make WCThe striker is fighting the ageing process thanks to a number of innovative techniques which are prolonging his career at the top levelWorld CupLithuania
Sane: Pep's improved me in all areasThe former Schalke star has become a first-team regular under the Catalan coach after being used more sporadically and he feels he is making progressAzerbaijanManchester City
Bale challenge slammed by O'NeillThe Ireland manager was critical of the Madrid man, and could not put a timeframe on Seamus Coleman's recoveryPremier LeagueWales
Netherlands want Van Gaal as adviserThe national team have crumbled since the former Barcelona and Ajax boss guided them to a bronze medal in the World Cup and he could be set to returnNetherlandsItaly
Netherlands problems bigger than BlindThe former Ajax player leaves the team in a disastrous situation in World Cup qualifying and there is little reason to be confident in the KNVBNetherlandsFriendlies
Blind sacked as Netherlands coachFollowing the World Cup qualifying defeat on Saturday night, the former Ajax defender has been relieved of his dutiesWorld CupBulgaria
England extend clean sheet recordThe Three Lions have played five World Cup qualification matches without conceding a goal, after extending the run against LithuaniaWorld CupEngland
"New" England show Rooney's time's upThere is simply no way back for the nation's all-time leading goal scorer as the manager's other striking and playmaking options are far superiorEnglandLithuania
Coleman the victim of 'war games'The Boys in Green set out to play dirty, and in doing so brought their opponents down to the same level - with dire consequencesOpinionPremier League
What will England learn from Pep?Pep was the coach of the league champions in the countries that won the last two World Cups and left a lasting legacy on the football in bothOpinionLithuania
Mbappe wins France cap at 18 The brilliant Monaco teenager has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United and, on Saturday, became the youngest debutant since 1955Ligue 1Premier League
Blind pays for risks as Netherlands lose The Dutch are left in a bad position in their World Cup qualifying group after their 2-0 defeat to Bulgaria and questions must be asked of the coachNetherlandsEredivisie
Politician receives Coleman abuseThe Greater Manchester native found himself inundated with messages from fans after his namesake was sent off playing for Wales against IrelandWalesWTF
Mourinho explains Croatia tripThe former Chelsea and Real Madrid coach insists that he was merely visiting friends rather than assessing players or negotiating transfersManchester UnitedCroatia
Denmark must go to World Cup - KjaerThe 27-year-old defender has played in two major championships in the past and cannot bear the thought of another summer of inactivityPremier LeagueDenmark
Ledley slams Coleman laugh claimsThe Wales international has reacted angrily to suggestions that he found a horrific injury suffered by the Republic of Ireland defender amusingWalesCrystal Palace
Will Rooney play at the World Cup?Gareth Southgate has a host of difficult decisions to make once the Three Lions qualify for next summer's tournament, but who will make the grade?EnglandWorld Cup
Benzema receives Cantona supportOut of the picture with Les Bleus, the attacker has found an ally in the Manchester United legend, who pointed out some hypocrisy in his countryFranceLuxembourg
France reserves better than EnglandThe formidable strength in depth that Les Bleus boast is reflected by the players who have not made their squad to face Luxembourg and SpainFranceEngland
