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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Chris Coleman: 'Georgia draw is only a blip'
Wales manager Chris Coleman insists that his side's 1-1 draw with Georgia - a team ranked 127 places below them - is only a "blip".Oct 9, 21:09
Last-gasp Italy survive Macedonia scare
Italy need two goals in the final 15 minutes from Ciro Immobile to come from behind and beat Macedonia in Group G of World Cup qualifying.Oct 9, 20:41
James McClean brace spares Ireland blushes
A second-half brace from James McClean sees Republic of Ireland rescue a 3-1 victory over minnows Moldova in World Cup qualifying Group D.Oct 9, 20:40
Jordan Pickford called up to England squad
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is called up to the England squad after Tom Heaton was forced to pull out through injury.Oct 9, 19:43
Gareth Bale unsatisfied with Wales draw against Georgia
Wales winger Gareth Bale admits that his side's 1-1 draw with Georgia in World Cup qualifying is "not the best result".Oct 9, 19:42
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Jockey Henry Brooke out of induced coma
Jockey Henry Brooke is brought out of an induced coma after breaking his collarbone and suffering a suspected collapsed lung during a fall at Hexham racecourse.Oct 9, 19:26
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Dai Young: 'Wasps lost to the better side'
Wasps director of rugby Dai Young admits that his side were second best during their 30-14 defeat to Premiership title rivals Saracens.Oct 9, 19:14
Mark McCall: 'Owen Farrell on verge of return from injury'
Saracens director of rugby Mark McCall suggests that Owen Farrell could return for his first appearance of the season against Toulon.Oct 9, 18:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fdave-edwards.jpg "Dave Edwards in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Georgia on October 9, 2016")
Dave Edwards: 'Two points dropped for Wales against Georgia'
Wales midfielder Dave Edwards admits that his side were "all over the place" during their "bitterly disappointing" 1-1 draw with Georgia.Oct 9, 18:41
Chris Coleman "disappointed" with Georgia draw
Wales manager Chris Coleman admits that his side got "too comfortable" after taking an early lead during their World Cup qualifier with Georgia.Oct 9, 18:26
Team News: Nacho Monreal starts for Spain against Albania
Arsenal full-back Nacho Monreal starts in place of the injured Jordi Alba for Spain's World Cup qualifier against Group G leaders Albania.Oct 9, 17:44
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Bangladesh level series against England
Bangladesh ease past England in Dhaka to level their one-day international series at 1-1.Oct 9, 16:43
South Africa beat Australia to remain on course for whitewash
South Africa secure a six-wicket victory over Australia to take a 4-0 lead in their five-match ODI series.Oct 9, 16:01
Nemanja Matic 'spotted in Milan with agent'
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic is spotted in Milan with one of his agents during the international break.Oct 9, 15:47
Gianni Infantino: 'No issue with British Olympic football team'
FIFA president Gianni Infantino insists that a Great Britain team at the Olympics would have no bearing on the individual status of the Home Nations.Oct 9, 15:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fjoe-allen_1.jpg "Wales midfielder Joe Allen in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Moldova on September 5, 2016")
Team News: Injured Joe Allen misses out for Wales
David Edwards replaces the injured Joe Allen in Wales's only change for the World Cup qualifier against Georgia in Cardiff.Oct 9, 14:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "Interim manager Gareth Southgate watches on during England training on October 4, 2016")
Sir Trevor Brooking backs Gareth Southgate for England job
Former FA director of development Sir Trevor Brooking backs Gareth Southgate to get the England job up to and beyond the 2018 World Cup in Russia.Oct 9, 14:49
David Silva "very happy" under Pep Guardiola
Manchester City playmaker David Silva says that he is "very happy" playing in a slightly deeper role under Pep Guardiola.Oct 9, 14:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fmarcus-rashford_4.jpg "Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford trains with England ahead of their World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Slovenia")
Gareth Southgate coy on Marcus Rashford involvement
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate insists that he has not yet decided whether Marcus Rashford will start the World Cup qualifier against Slovenia.Oct 9, 14:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fandy-murray-china-open.jpg "Andy Murray holds up his champion trophy at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 9, 2016")
Andy Murray clinches China Open title
Andy Murray closes in on the world number one spot with a straight-sets victory over Grigor Dimitrov in the final of the China Open.Oct 9, 14:13
Gareth Southgate hails "outstanding" Jesse Lingard
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate is effusive in his praise for the "outstanding" Jesse Lingard following his international debut against Malta.Oct 8, 18:49
Kieran Gibbs replaces injured Ryan Bertrand in England squad
Arsenal full-back Kieran Gibbs replaces the injured Ryan Bertrand in the England squad to face Slovenia.Oct 8, 18:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate_1.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during his side's match against Croatia Under-21 on October 10, 2014")
Gareth Southgate "pleased" with England win over Malta
England interim manager Gareth Southgate admits that his side should have beaten Malta by more, but insists that he is "pleased" with the 2-0 victory.Oct 8, 18:34
Dele Alli: 'England need to be more clinical'
England midfielder Dele Alli concedes that the team lacked a clinical edge during their 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Malta at Wembley.Oct 8, 18:25
Jordan Henderson: 'We should have scored more'
England midfielder Jordan Henderson admits that his side should have scored more goals during their 2-0 World Cup qualifying victory over Malta at Wembley.Oct 8, 18:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fgareth-southgate.jpg "England Under-21s manager Gareth Southgate looks on during the match against USA Under-23s on September 3, 2015")
Gareth Southgate reign begins with victory over Malta
England ease to a 2-0 win over Malta to make it two wins from two in their World Cup qualifying campaign and get Gareth Southgate off to a winning start as manager.Oct 8, 17:53
Live Commentary: England 2-0 Malta - as it happened
Relive England's 2-0 win over Malta as goals from Daniel Sturridge and Dele Alli gets Gareth Southgate's reign off to a winning start at Wembley.Oct 8, 15:00
Jordan Henderson: 'Iceland defeat can be used as motivation'
England midfielder Jordan Henderson is hopeful that some good can come from the team's shock Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland this summer.Oct 7, 22:02
Aston Villa 'make contact with Steve Bruce'
Aston Villa reportedly make contact with former Birmingham City and Hull City boss Steve Bruce over the managerial vacancy at the club.Oct 7, 21:54
Theo Walcott: 'England players need nasty streak'
England winger Theo Walcott insists that players will not be afraid to speak up if the team are performing below their expected level.Oct 7, 21:36
Jake Ball delighted with "incredible" England ODI debut
England bowler Jake Ball describes his ODI debut as "incredible" having taken five wickets to inspire the tourists to a 21-run win over Bangladesh.Oct 7, 21:23
Darren Fletcher wants Hampden Park to be "fortress"
Scotland captain Darren Fletcher urges fans to help make Hampden Park a "fortress" during their World Cup qualifying campaign - starting against Lithuania.Oct 7, 21:12
Kevin Gameiro brace helps France past Bulgaria
Kevin Gameiro scores twice on his return to the France starting lineup to help Les Bleus to a 4-1 victory over Bulgaria in Paris.Oct 7, 20:42
Queens Park Rangers fined for failing to control players
Queens Park Rangers are hit with a £7,500 fine by the FA for failing to control their players during their 2-1 Championship win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.Oct 7, 20:13
Theo Walcott wants club spirit with England squad
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott calls for England to show more of a club spirit during their World Cup qualifying campaign.Oct 7, 19:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger strikes a pose on September 24, 2016")
Arsene Wenger rules himself out of England job?
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger appears to rule himself out of the running as the next England boss by insisting that the team should have an Englishman in charge.Oct 7, 19:43
Robbie Brady ruled out of Moldova qualifier with concussion
Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady is released from the squad after suffering concussion during his side's World Cup qualifier with Georgia in Dublin.Oct 7, 19:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgary-cahill.jpg "Gary Cahill demonstrates his remarkable drinking skills during the Premier League game between Hull City and Chelsea on October 1, 2016")
England "monitoring" ill Gary Cahill
England defender Gary Cahill emerges as a doubt for the World Cup qualifier against Malta after missing training due to a sore throat.Oct 7, 19:17
Gareth Southgate confirms Theo Walcott start
Interim England manager Gareth Southgate confirms that Theo Walcott will start his side's World Cup qualifier against Malta at Wembley.Oct 7, 19:05
David Wagner 'rules out Aston Villa switch'
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner tells chairman Dean Hoyle that he will not leave the club for a Championship rival amid speculation linking him with Aston Villa.Oct 7, 18:53
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