International Friendlies

Ronaldo Nazário de Lima Gabriel Jesus is "already great" and can reach the heights of Brazil's second-greatest goal-scorer, according to Dani Alves.

Francisco Alarcón Suárez Isco will miss Spain's friendly with Russia on Tuesday, but Julen Lopetegui is not worried, happy that his team are "great" without him.

Neymar England boss Gareth Southgate is under no illusion as to the threat posed by Neymar and an in-form Brazil at Wembley on Wednesday.

Toni Kroos France's Ligue 1 is not as good as the Bundesliga because you know who will win the league in the end, according to Germany's Toni Kroos.

Joachim Löw Italy could find themselves failing to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958 and Joachim Low says that would be a "disaster".

Tiemoue Bakayoko Despite being overlooked by Didier Deschamps, Tiemoue Bakayoko is not prepared to give up on the France squad without a fight.

Philippe Coutinho Correia Brazil international Philippe Coutinho, 25, said he is happy playing in the Premier League at Anfield.

Eric Dier Ruben Loftus-Cheek must keep working hard to realise his potential for England, midfielder Eric Dier said.

Mats Hummels France's depth has drawn effusive praise from Germany defender Mats Hummels ahead of their meeting on Tuesday.

Gareth Southgate Chelsea's senior players have kept Reuben Loftus-Cheek in his place at the club, according to England manager Gareth Southgate.