Malta

Scott Brown Two big-money centre-forwards were overlooked when Scotland manager Gordan Strachan named his latest squad.

Steven Fletcher Hull City's Robert Snodgrass put in a match-winning performance and netted three times as Scotland beat Malta 5-1.

Wales edged closer to UEFA Euro 2016 qualification via Gareth Bale's late goal against Cyprus, while 10-man Netherlands lost to Iceland.

Antonio Conte Italy were unspectacular in the 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifying defeat of Malta, but Antonio Conte is just relieved they won.

Spain The race for places at the 2016 European Championship in France hots up with a full round of qualifying matches.

Luka Modric Luka Modric suffered a groin injury against Bulgaria and will miss the final Euro 2016 qualifier with Malta.

Edin Dzeko The Czech Republic and Iceland are through to the Euro 2016 finals with two qualifying games still remaining.

Ched Evans Malta's prime minister has implored Hibernians FC to think carefully before offering a contract to convicted rapist Ched Evans.

Luka Modric Luka Modric will miss Croatia's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier with Malta but Ivan Rakitic says the team wants to win for him.

After respective victories over Belgium and Czech Republic, Wales and Iceland are well placed to end their major tournament droughts.