Wales midfielder Joe Allen in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016
Live Commentary: Wales 1-0 Georgia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Wales's 1-0 win over Georgia, as a Tom Lawrence goal proved enough for the Dragons to claim all three points.
Oct 6, 15:00
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
Late own goal keeps Scotland on course for Russia
Scotland beat Slovakia 1-0 at Hampden Park to climb up to second place in Group F qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.
Oct 5, 20:38
Scotland winger James Forrest in action during their World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Live Commentary: Scotland 1-0 Slovakia - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Scotland's 1-0 win over Slovakia, as the hosts left it late to find a way past their 10-man opponents.
Oct 5, 17:45
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
Joachim Low: German club blip in Europe "is alarming"
Joachim Low hopes that Bundesliga sides can recover in the Champions League and Europa League following a disappointing showing from the German clubs on the continent.
Oct 5, 14:53
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
Former Chelsea midfielder Oscar open to Stamford Bridge return
Shanghai SIPG midfielder Oscar says that he intends to leave the Chinese Super League within the next three years, with a Premier League return the most likely option.
Oct 5, 14:42
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
Alphonse Areola hits out at "totally unfounded" transfer rumours
France international goalkeeper Alphonse Areola rejects "unfounded" claims that he has turned down the offer of a new deal at Paris Saint-Germain.
Oct 5, 14:30
England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Stuart Pearce: 'England goalkeeper Joe Hart lacks nastiness'
Stuart Pearce insists that Joe Hart should emulate England legend Peter Shilton by showing more bite if he is to retain his number-one spot at international level.
Oct 5, 14:19
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
Marseille agree fee with Aston Villa for Jordan Amavi?
A report claims that Jordan Amavi is free to leave Aston Villa for Marseille permanently next year for a sum of less than £9m.
Oct 5, 14:06
Everton manager Ronald Koeman patrols the touchline during his side's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park on September 28, 2017
Thomas Vermaelen: 'Ronald Koeman still right man for Everton'
Thomas Vermaelen believes that Ronald Koeman has what it takes to get Everton's campaign back on track following a run of two wins in 10 in all competitions.
Oct 5, 13:54
Anthony Martial scores the fourth from the spot during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton on September 17, 2017
Thierry Henry: 'Anthony Martial far better than I was at same age'
Thierry Henry claims that Anthony Martial "is a far better player" than he was at the same age, backing the Manchester United ace to become a world-class player.
Oct 5, 13:41
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Ben Stokes, Alex Hales offered new contracts by ECB?
A report claims that Ben Stokes and Alex Hales, whose Ashes involvement remains in doubt, will be handed new contracts by the ECB on Friday.
Oct 5, 13:29
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
Kolo Toure joins Ivory Coast staff as assistant manager
Kolo Toure will double up his role as Celtic's technical coach by linking up with Marc Wilmots as assistant manager of Ivory Coast.
Oct 5, 13:16
Daley Blind mounts Romelu Lukaku during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Manchester United on August 19, 2017
Report: Daley Blind keen on January move to Fenerbahce
Manchester United's Daley Blind is reportedly wanted by a number of foreign clubs ahead of the January transfer window, with Fenerbahce said to be his preferred option.
Oct 5, 13:04
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Mats Hummels: 'Jurgen Klopp will turn things around at Liverpool'
Mats Hummels believes that Jurgen Klopp, whom he worked with at Borussia Dortmund for seven years, has what it takes to get Liverpool's season back on track.
Oct 5, 12:53
Raheem Sterling makes a friend during an England training session on August 29, 2017
Raheem Sterling given full backing of Gareth Southgate
Raheem Sterling is "in a good place" and has the resilience to make an impact in England's double-header against Slovenia and Lithuania, according to Gareth Southgate.
Oct 5, 12:42
Manchester United's Antonio Valencia and Celta Vigo's Gustavo Cabral on May 11, 2017
Jose Mourinho 'plans to rest Antonio Valencia'
Jose Mourinho will pick and choose which Manchester United games to start Antonio Valencia in as the season progresses due to fears of burnout, a report claims.
Oct 5, 12:31
Ross Barkley in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Burnley on April 15, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea 'to push ahead with Ross Barkley bids'
A report claims that Everton ace Ross Barkley remains a January target for Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, who will go head-to-head when the transfer window reopens.
Oct 5, 12:20
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Report: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to start against Slovenia
England's starting XI for Thursday evening's World Cup qualifier against Slovenia has reportedly been leaked, with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain among the starters.
Oct 5, 12:09
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
Steve Cotterill ready for Birmingham City challenge
Birmingham City boss Steve Cotterill says that he is only interested in coaching the players available to him, as he attempts to lift his new side up the table.
Oct 2, 18:27
Phil Jones in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Fabian Delph, Phil Jones withdraw from England squad
England duo Fabian Delph and Phil Jones pull out of the squad through injury, while Harry Winks has reportedly been called up as a replacement.
Oct 2, 18:04
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
Joe Hart: 'Pep Guardiola did not give me a fair chance'
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is unhappy with the way he was twice loaned out without being given a chance to prove himself to Pep Guardiola.
Oct 2, 18:02
A delighted Simon Mignolet after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017
Simon Mignolet: 'Liverpool will be ready for Manchester United'
Simon Mignolet earmarks Liverpool's meeting with Manchester United immediately after the international break as a chance for his side to return to winning ways.
Oct 2, 17:50
England defender Gary Cahill in action during his side's World Cup qualifier against Scotland at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Bryan Robson: 'Harry Kane should not be England captain'
Bryan Robson believes that Gary Cahill should be named England captain because he has the organisational skills required and the respect of his teammates.
Oct 2, 17:37
Ryan Bertrand and Fiodor Cernych in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Lithuania on March 26, 2017
Ryan Bertrand: 'England still have work to do this week'
Ryan Bertrand says that England's work "is not finished" as they seek to pick up the result required against Slovenia to book a place at Russia 2018.
Oct 2, 17:23
Real Madrid's Gareth Bale in training on June 2, 2017
Zinedine Zidane urges caution over Gareth Bale injury
Zinedine Zidane confirms that Gareth Bale is still struggling with a calf injury and should not be risked by Wales in their upcoming qualifiers.
Oct 2, 17:12
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan on the touchline during his side's World Cup qualifier against England at Wembley on November 11, 2016
Gordon Strachan: 'Scotland have midfield strength in depth'
Scotland manager Gordon Strachan insists that he has more than enough capable midfield options, despite being without a number of players.
Oct 2, 17:00
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
Roberto Martinez: 'No disagreement with Manchester City over Vincent Kompany'
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez denies having a disagreement with Manchester City after confirming that he will be without Vincent Kompany for this week's qualifiers.
Oct 2, 16:47
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Barcelona playing in Premier League an interesting idea'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger acknowledges that Barcelona playing in the Premier League would make "things even more difficult" for his side.
Oct 2, 16:35
Philippe Coutinho and Idrissa Gueye in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on April 1, 2017
Idrissa Gueye contract 'worth £75,000 a week'
Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye will reportedly put pen to paper on a new five-year deal later this week, worth just short of £4m a year in wages.
Oct 2, 16:23
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
Harry Kane: 'I feel like one of the leaders for England'
Harry Kane is currently focused on getting England over the line on the road to Russia, but suggests that he would be interested in wearing the captain's armband.
Oct 2, 16:13
England goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's World Cup qualifying clash with Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Joe Hart: 'My England career has been a failure so far'
England goalkeeper Joe Hart admits that his international career has been 'a failure up until now' due to a lack of success in major tournaments.
Oct 2, 16:04
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
Bayern Munich confirm serious knee injury for Franck Ribery
Franck Ribery could be a doubt for the World Cup after tearing the lateral cruciate ligament in his left knee during Bayern Munich's 2-2 draw with Hertha Berlin.
Oct 2, 15:54
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Barcelona should not have played'
Pep Guardiola says that he "would not have played the match" against Las Palmas had he still been in charge of Barcelona, as political tensions continue to rise.
Oct 2, 15:44
Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017
Romelu Lukaku to skip Stateside court date for July arrest
Romelu Lukaku took part in training with Belgium on Monday, despite being due to appear in Los Angeles Airport Courthouse following his Stateside arrest in July.
Oct 2, 15:32
A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Europa League game between Manchester United and Anderlecht on April 20, 2017
Surgeon: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic cannot rush recovery'
Dr Freddie Fu, who operated on Zlatan Ibrahimovic in May, warns the striker that he cannot afford to rush his recovery from a long-term injury layoff.
Oct 2, 15:21
Phil Jones in action during the World Cup qualifier between England and Slovakia on September 4, 2017
Phil Jones, Fabian Delph fitness doubts for England
England pair Phil Jones and Fabian Delph sat out training on Monday afternoon and could return to their clubs for further treatment.
Oct 2, 15:08
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
Steve Bruce wants loan keeper Sam Johnstone on permanent deal
Steve Bruce admits that he wants to make Sam Johnstone his long-term number one at Aston Villa, with a permanent bid being readied for the January transfer window.
Oct 2, 11:28
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk called up by Netherlands
Netherlands boss Dick Advocaat adds Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk to his squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Belarus and Sweden.
Oct 2, 11:18
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
Watford loan out-of-favour forward Mauro Zarate to Al Nasr
Mauro Zarate is sent on loan to Al Nasr of the UAE Arabian Gulf League after making just three senior appearances for Watford.
Oct 2, 11:06
Everton striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring during his side's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park on September 28, 2017
Ronald Koeman: 'Wayne Rooney understood my decision to leave him out'
Ronald Koeman claims that Wayne Rooney "was really positive" after being told that he would not be starting Everton's league meeting with Burnley on Sunday.
Oct 2, 10:55
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