WC Qualifying Europe

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

Wayne Rooney The World Cup in Russia in 2018 will be Wayne Rooney's last international tournament, the England captain has confirmed.

Didier Deschamps As France prepare for a friendly and World Cup qualifier, Didier Deschamps wants more consistency from Anthony Martial.

Sam Allardyce Everton midfielder Ross Barkley should not give up hope of a return to the England set-up, according to manager Sam Allardyce.

Jose Mourinho With Sam Allardyce yet to pick his England captain, Wayne Rooney has vowed to continue playing regardless of whether he retains the armband.

Bastian Schweinsteiger Bastian Schweinsteiger retired from Germany duty on Friday, leading former team-mate Philipp Lahm to pay tribute to the midfielder.

Wayne Rooney Sam Allardyce refused to provide any assurances over Wayne Rooney continuing as England skipper, but Sven-Goran Eriksson expects continuity.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic Zlatan Ibrahimovic walked away from the national team after Euro 2016 but he might not be done, says Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Jose Mourinho Wayne Rooney's role and success at Manchester United under Jose Mourinho will guide Sam Allardyce over the 30-year-old's England future.

Bastian Schweinsteiger The time has come for Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski to say farewell to Germany's national team, says Lothar Matthaus.