WC RUSSIA 2018

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui wary of Albania threat

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui knows his side will have to be at their very best if they are to secure a World Cup qualifying victory over Albania on Sunday night. La Roja will travel to the Loro Borici...

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O’Neill expects tough Moldova test

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill expects his side to face a tough test when they continue their World Cup qualifying campaign in Moldova on Sunday night. The Green Army have taken four points...

Gordon Strachan: ‘Point could prove vital’

Scotland manager Gordon Strachan believes James McArthur's late equaliser against Lithuania on Saturday could prove crucial in their quest to qualify for the 2018 World Cup. The Crystal Palace...

Gareth Southgate leaps to Wayne Rooney defence

England interim manager Gareth Southgate has leapt to the defence of Wayne Rooney after the Three Lions skipper was booed during Saturday's World Cup qualifying victory over Malta. First-half goals...

Gareth Southgate: Wayne Rooney needs help

Interim England manager Gareth Southgate says more players need to step up as leaders and help current captain Wayne Rooney manage the responsibility. Southgate was placed in temporary charge of the...

Wayne Rooney happy with role in England win

Skipper Wayne Rooney feels too much is being made of his role in the England team and insists people are using it to make headlines. The Manchester United man helped Sam Allardyce get his tenure as...

Northern Ireland boss happy to Czech out with a point

After an impressive summer at the Euros in France, Northern Ireland began their bid for World Cup qualification with a typically battling draw against Czech Republic. Michael O'Neill's side spent...

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...

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...