World Cup

‘No reason’ Jermain Defoe won’t make World Cup squad

England manager Gareth Southgate insists there is no reason why a 35-year-old Jermain Defoe could not be part of a squad for next summer's World Cup in Russia. The Sunderland striker scored at Wembley...

Scotland set England points target

Scotland defender Andy Robertson believes a positive result against England in their next qualifier would put them "right back in" the race for Russia next summer. Gordon Strachan's side secured a...

Martin O’Neill hits out at ‘very poor’ Welsh challenges

Martin O'Neill has labelled as 'very poor' the controversial tackles from Gareth Bale and Neil Taylor in the Republic of Ireland's scoreless draw with Wales. The 2018 World Cup qualifier in Dublin...

Gordon Strachan: ‘We must win’

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan has conceded that his team must pick up all three points when they take on Slovenia in their World Cup Qualifier clash on Sunday night. Strachan’s men go into the...

Ikechi Anya switches focus to Slovenia game

Scotland's Ikechi Anya has urged his side to forget about the disappointment of Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Canada and to focus on Sunday's qualifier with Slovenia. The Scots headed into the game looking...

Sergio Ramos highlights “very important” clash

Sergio Ramos admits Friday's 2018 World Cup qualifier with Israel will be "very important" to Spain's chances of making it to Russia. La Roja currently sit ahead of Italy on top of a competitive...

Seamus Coleman to put Ashley Williams friendship aside

Everton's Seamus Coleman says he will be putting his club friendships aside when he leads out the Republic of Ireland against Wales' Ashley Williams on Friday. The pair are due to captain their...

Jordan Henderson: Gareth Southgate deserves England job

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson believes Gareth Southgate did enough during his interim spell in charge of England to secure the job permanently. Southgate was handed four games to prove he has...

Gareth Southgate: ‘England have leaders ‘

England's interim boss Gareth Southgate claims the squad is full of leaders after confirming Jordan Henderson will captain the side for Tuesday’s friendly against Spain. The Liverpool skipper is set...

Harry Arter delighted to win Martin O’Neill’s trust

Harry Arter feels he has finally won the trust of Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill in the wake of Saturday's 1-0 win over Austria. Ireland's win in Vienna moved them two points clear of...