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

England Spain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, England and Russia booked places at next year's FIFA World Cup with victories in the final qualifying matches.

Iceland Gylfi Sigurdsson's double extended Iceland's stunning Euro 2016 qualifying form as the Netherlands slipped to a shock 2-0 loss in Reykjavik.

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

Antonio Conte Antonio Conte has been impressed by the way Italy have responded after what he feels was a "disastrous" World Cup campaign.

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

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Italy Giorgio Chiellini scored all three goals in Italy's 2-1 win over Azerbaijan on Friday, while Netherlands returned to winning ways.

Steven Fletcher Scotland were "too strung out" in the first half of their 5-1 win over Malta, according to Gordon Strachan.

Spots at Euro 2016 remain up for grabs and Wales are set to reach a major tournament for the first time since 1958.