England captain Wayne Rooney focused on top spot

Wayne Rooney claims he is fully focused on helping England finish top of Euro 2016 qualifying Group E, despite being on the verge of breaking the country's goalscoring record against Switzerland at...

Everton left back Leighton Baines hits out at window pain

Leighton Baines has echoed Everton boss Roberto Martinez's gripe about the unsettling effect of the transfer window on players and has called for the deadline to be before the season starts. The...

Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat issues Jack Rodwell plea

Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell has been urged by boss Dick Advocaat to add some aggression to his play in order to help the team start picking up some points. The 24-year-old midfielder, who...

F1: Jenson Button wants quick future decision

Jenson Button has urged McLaren to decide if they are going to retain him as a driver for the 2016 Formula One campaign "in the next few weeks". The 35-year-old British driver had to wait until...

Hope Akpan ready for Blackburn Rovers return

Blackburn Rovers are set to be boosted by the return to fitness of Hope Akpan ahead of Sunday's return to Championship action against Fulham at Craven Cottage. The 24-year-old Nigerian midfielder,...

Jose Mourinho backs Blues to recover

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho is confident that his side will get their season "back on track" and push to reclaim their Premier League title. The Blues have endured a disastrous opening month to the...

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Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill happy with ‘great position’

Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill claims his side are now in "a great position" to qualify for Euro 2016 following their last-gasp 1-1 draw against Hungary at Windsor Park on Monday night. The...

Republic of Ireland chief Martin O’Neill eyes crucial win

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has called on his players "to find a win" against either Germany or Poland as they bid to at least secure a play-off spot in Euro 2016 qualification Group...

Andy Murray crashes out of US Open

Andy Murray said he failed to capitalise on his opportunities in the game as he crashed out of the US Open in the fourth round courtesy of a four-set defeat against Kevin Anderson. The British...

Karim Benzema happy at Real Madrid

Karim Benzema has again rejected speculation linking him with a move away from Real Madrid and has insisted he is happy at the club. The striker was mentioned as a potential target for Arsenal before...