WC Qualifying Europe

Gareth Bale Hal Robson-Kanu and Aaron Ramsey scored late goals to lift Wales into second spot in Group D.

Mesut Özil Former Germany midfielder Stefan Effenberg has questioned whether Mesut Ozil will ever improve in big matches away from home.

Giampiero Ventura Italy head coach Giampiero Ventura is confident the four-time world champions will be among the 32 teams to feature in Russia.

Kyle Walker After being caught on camera making a gesture with his middle finger, England's Dele Alli has claimed it was not aimed at the referee.

Kyle Walker Dele Alli's prominent middle finger was pointed at England team-mate Kyle Walker and not the referee, according to Gareth Southgate.

Jonny Evans and Chris Brunt goals secured victory over Czech Republic as Northern Ireland took a huge step towards the World Cup play-offs.

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

Sami Khedira Germany's match against Norway will be attended by 1200 disadvantage children thanks to the charitable efforts of Sami Khedira.

Ivan Rakitic Croatia will travel to Turkey without Ivan Rakitic after the Barcelona midfielder was ruled out through injury.

Germany have returned to the top of the FIFA World Ranking, with Brazil second, while Syria are among a clutch of teams to scale new heights