WC Qualifying Europe

Gordon Strachan Despite Euro 2016 failure, Gordon Strachan will lead Scotland into World Cup qualifying after agreeing a two-year contract extension.

Sami Khedira Sami Khedira and Serge Gnabry will miss Germany's World Cup qualifier against the Czech Republic on Friday due to injury.

Jermain Defoe Liverpool playmaker Adam Lallana felt surreal playing alongside Jermain Defoe for England, while Dele Alli praised a goalscoring "legend".

David Villa Sánchez Free-scoring form in MLS could earn David Villa a shock Spain return at the age of 34, according to Julen Lopetegui.

Sam Allardyce Steve McClaren has expressed sympathy for Sam Allardyce in the wake of his England exit.

Eden Hazard Chelsea winger Eden Hazard had a promising outing for Chelsea's Under-23 team against Everton on Friday.

Wayne Rooney Sunday's World Cup qualifier between Slovakia and England will see Three Lions skipper Wayne Rooney make his 116th international appearance.

Nathaniel Clyne Nathaniel Clyne pulled out of the England squad due to injury but Gareth Southgate backed Kieran Trippier to thrive on his first call-up.

Hugo Lloris Monaco's teenage star Kylian Mbappe has impressed France captain Hugo Lloris despite speculation over his future.

Heavy rain at the Stadiumi Loro Borici in Shkoder led to the postponement of Albania's home game against Macedonia on Monday.