Gordon Strachan full of praise for five-star Scots

Gordon Strachan felt his Scotland side displayed their mental resolve in scoring four second-half goals to overcome a stubborn Malta side 5-1 on Sunday. Robert Snodgrass put the Scots ahead early on...

Martin O’Neill: Bright start could be vital

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill knows the value of getting early points on the board in a tough qualification campaign. His side booked their spot at Euro 2016 via the play-offs having edged...

Dorus De Vries tipped to get the nod for Glasgow derby

Former Celtic manager Davie Hay believes Brendan Rodgers will side with Dorus de Vries over Craig Gordon in goal for Saturday's Old Firm derby against Rangers at Parkhead. The veteran Dutch stopper...

Rafael Nadal vows to bounce back despite New York loss

For the first time in 12 years, Rafael Nadal will not contest a Grand Slam quarter-final during a calendar year after he lost to France's Lucas Pouille in their US Open last-16 tussle. Two-time...

Paul Casey focused on Boston closure

Englishman Paul Casey has high hopes of recording just his second PGA Tour victory in the final round of the Deutsche Bank Championship in Boston. Casey shot his third consecutive round of 66 on...

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil happy to continue contract talks

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil insists that contract talks with the club will resume after initial negotiations earlier this summer. The Germany international signed a five-year deal with Arsenal back...

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Victor Anichebe: Jermain Defoe played a huge role

New Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe has confirmed that fellow forward Jermain Defoe was one of the main reasons he decided to sign for the club. The Black Cats, priced at 2.63 to be relegated,...

Jamie Vardy: It was easy to stay with Leicester

Leicester City star Jamie Vardy is adamant that it was not a hard choice to stay with the champions despite interest over the summer from Arsenal. After guiding the Foxes to the Premier League...

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku confident of rediscovering top form

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is confident that he will soon start scoring goals for the club, once he is back to full fitness in the coming weeks. Lukaku, 21.00 to finish as the Premier League’s...

Sam Allardyce urges players to take their chance

England boss Sam Allardyce insists that Sunday’s World Cup qualifier against Slovakia is the perfect opportunity for his players to stake their claim to remain in his plans. The former Sunderland...