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Hal Robson-Kanu confirms Wales retirement

Wales forward Hal Robson-Kanu has confirmed his retirement from international football. Coach Ryan Giggs revealed the decision on Wednesday as he unveiled his squad for the upcoming matches against...

France boss Didier Deschamps defends Paul Pogba from boo-boys

France boss Didier Deschamps has defended midfielder Paul Pogba after he was jeered during the 3-1 friendly win over Italy in Nice. Manchester United midfielder Pogba was jeered by a section of home...

Martin O’Neill: We can learn in defeat

Republic of Ireland coach Martin O’Neill has urged his players to learn their lessons after they were beaten 2-0 by France on Monday night. France opened the scoring in the 40th minute when Chelsea...

James Tarkowski ready to end on a high

Burnley defender James Tarkowski insists both he and goalkeeper Nick Pope can prove they are good enough for the England squad in the final eight games of the Premier League season. The centre-back...

Julen Lopetegui refusing to get carried away

Coach Julen Lopetegui insists Spain cannot afford to look too far ahead despite cruising past Argentina in a friendly on Tuesday night. Coach Julen Lopetegui insists Spain cannot afford to look too...

Gareth Southgate happy with England’s progress

England coach Gareth Southgate insists he was pleased with his side’s performances as they finished the latest international break with a 1-1 draw against Italy. The Three Lions produced a solid...

Jack Butland relishing England battle

Jack Butland admits he is relishing the battle to become England's number one goalkeeper for this summer's World Cup in Russia. Stoke stopper Butland is one of four goalkeepers currently in Gareth...

Gareth Southgate pleased with England options

Gareth Southgate felt he had learned more about his England squad after a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands in Amsterdam. Manchester United's Jesse Lingard enhanced his claims of a place in the squad that...

Scotland manager Alex McLeish insists new faces need time

Scotland manager Alex McLeish has called for patience after his first game in charge ended in a 1-0 home defeat against Costa Rica. McLeish is back in the Scottish dugout for a second term as manager, 11...

Declan Rice earns plaudits after Irish bow

Declan Rice won the praise of both Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill and captain Seamus Coleman after making his senior debut in a friendly defeat to Turkey. The West Ham teenager delivered a...

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