WC Qualifying Europe

Danny Blind shouldered the responsibility for Netherlands' desperate loss to Bulgaria and admitted starting Matthijs de Ligt was a mistake.

Gareth Bale Gareth Bale will not miss much more time with Real Madrid after he received positive news from tests on his calf injury.

Diego Costa Silva Julen Lopetegui fears Diego Costa's reputation could come back to haunt him, but accepts the striker the way he is.

Mauricio Pochettino Harry Kane will not be fit to face Bayer Leverkusen on Wednesday, but could return in time to take on Arsenal at the weekend.

Christophe Berra Scotland made it two wins from two World Cup qualifying matches with a 2-0 victory over Malta at Hampden Park.

Gareth Southgate Gareth Southgate thinks that experiencing situations such as his current one-match England ban will help Dele Alli in the long run.

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.

Chris Coleman Wales took another step towards reaching next year's World Cup in Russia by edging a victory away to Georgia in qualifying.

Wayne Rooney Adam Lallana scored late to secure a 1-0 win for England over Slovakia in Sam Allardyce's first game in charge.