Kyle Sinckler in action for England on February 23, 2019
England prop Kyle Sinckler trying to stay calm ahead of World Cup final
Sinckler underwent a fitness test on Wednesday after suffering a calf problem against New Zealand.
Oct 30, 08:51
Liam Williams during a Wales training session on January 31, 2019
Wales full-back Liam Williams to miss up to three months through injury
Wales full-back Liam Williams could be sidelined for three months
Oct 30, 07:56
Mohamed Salah warms up for Liverpool on October 2, 2019
Wednesday's papers: Mohamed Salah, Gabriel Jesus, Mario Mandzukic
A veteran could be heading to Manchester, while a young talent insists he is staying put in the northern city.
Oct 30, 07:51
Wales head coach Warren Gatland during the warm up before the match on October 27, 2019
Warren Gatland supporting "outstanding" England in World Cup final
Wales boss gets behind England as they prepare for the final against South Africa.
Oct 30, 07:49
Man City manager Pep Guardiola on October 26, 2019
Pep Guardiola: 'Too early to think about winning EFL Cup again'
His comments came after the Mancunians beat Southampton.
Oct 30, 07:47
Wales head coach Warren Gatland during the warm up before the match on October 27, 2019
Warren Gatland rings the changes for final match as Wales boss
Wales have lost four players to injury for the bronze medal game against New Zealand.
Oct 30, 07:45
Sam Burgess pictured in November 2016
Sam Burgess forced to retire due to shoulder injury
The news follows a chronic shoulder injury.
Oct 30, 07:43
New Zealand captain Kieran Read pictured in October 2019
Steve Hansen includes departing veterans in World Cup swansong
Captain Kieran Read and centres Sonny Bill Williams and Ryan Crotty are in the starting line up.
Oct 30, 07:41
New Zealand perform the haka before the start of the match against England in October 2019
England fined for 'V' response to New Zealand's Haka
The fine is understood to be £2,000.
Oct 30, 07:36
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fourth goal on October 29, 2019
Ernesto Valverde hails 'incomparable' Lionel Messi after latest masterclass
The Argentine scored twice as his side rose to the top of La Liga.
Oct 30, 07:31
Everton manager Marco Silva on October 19, 2019
Marco Silva: 'Everton deserved win over Watford'
Mason Holgate scored a 72nd-minute header at Goodison Park and ex-Hornet Richarlison wrapped things up with a stoppage-time strike.
Oct 30, 07:29
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
Haringey boss Tom Loizou calls for "heavier punishment" on Yeovil racism
Tom Loizou thanked everyone for the support Haringey have received since the original incident on October 19.
Oct 30, 07:28
Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on October 29, 2019
Assistant Chris Davies talks up Leicester strength in depth
The Foxes made nine changes for the fourth round tie at the Pirelli Stadium.
Oct 30, 07:24
Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle pictured on his debut on October 29, 2019
Pep Guardiola impressed by Tommy Doyle on Manchester City debut
The teenager was deployed in the centre of a midfield three.
Oct 30, 07:21
Chelsea manager Frank Lampard on October 23, 2019
Frank Lampard: 'I would have given youth a chance even without transfer ban'
Lampard's first game as a Premier League manager was a 4-0 defeat at Old Trafford.
Oct 29, 22:38
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka reacts after being substituted on October 27, 2019
Arsenal to offer counselling to Granit Xhaka after abuse from own fans
He has held three meetings with manager Unai Emery.
Oct 29, 22:37
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fourth goal on October 29, 2019
Lionel Messi scores twice as five-star Barcelona regain top spot
Clement Lenglet, Arturo Vidal and Luis Suarez were also on target.
Oct 29, 22:31
Courtney Lawes during an England training session on February 20, 2019
Courtney Lawes: 'England need to be ready for anything in World Cup final'
Lawes and company will go into battle as red-hot favourites to lift a second world title.
Oct 29, 22:26
Darren Sarll pictured in January 2018
Yeovil win replayed tie with Haringey to book place in FA Cup first round
The replayed FA Cup tie between Haringey and Yeovil passed by with no incidents off the pitch.
Oct 29, 22:24
Leicester City's James Maddison celebrates scoring their third goal with team mates on October 29, 2019
Leicester survive Burton scare to reach EFL Cup quarter-finals
Goals from Kelechi Iheanacho, Youri Tielemans and James Maddison saw the Foxes progress but Burton gave them a scare.
Oct 29, 22:22
Everton's Mason Holgate celebrates scoring their first goal with Richarlison on October 29, 2019
Richarlison scores against former club as Everton beat Watford
Holgate headed home what was his first goal for the Toffees before Richarlison wrapped it up.
Oct 29, 22:18
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal with Nicolas Otamendi on October 29, 2019
Sergio Aguero brace helps Manchester City into EFL Cup quarters
After fellow Argentina international Nicolas Otamendi headed City in front in the 20th minute, Aguero struck in either half.
Oct 29, 22:14
Gary Holt in charge of Falkirk in November 2013
Gary Holt urges Livingston to focus on own game
The Lions played out a goalless stalemate with Hearts at the weekend,
Oct 29, 21:00
General view of Easter Road, home to Hibernian, from 2014
Hibernian to assess knocks ahead of Livingston clash
Midfielder Vykintas Slivka has returned to full training.
Oct 29, 20:58
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
Brian Graham pushing for Ross County start against Rangers
The 31-year-old striker came off the bench to score as the Staggies came back from two down to draw 2-2 with Hibernian at Easter Road on Saturday.
Oct 29, 20:57
Scott Brown in action for Celtic on October 3, 2019
Celtic skipper Scott Brown has no thoughts of retiring after launching DVD
The midfielder signed for the Parkhead club from Hibernian in 2007 for a reported £4.4million, a record fee between two Scottish clubs.
Oct 29, 20:56
Lewis Gregory pictured in May 2019
Lewis Gregory: 'I am more than just a slogger'
The Somerset all-rounder could be handed his international bow against New Zealand this week.
Oct 29, 20:55
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
Brian Graham urges Ross County to "attack" Rangers
Steven Gerrard's side are on a high after a Europa League draw against Porto was followed up with victory over Motherwell.
Oct 29, 20:54
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
Tommy Wright urges St Johnstone to build on first win of season
Substitute Callum Hendry's 89th-minute winner against Hamilton on Saturday secured Saints a 3-2 home victory.
Oct 29, 20:53
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes pictured in April 2019
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes brushes off criticism
The Dons were beaten 4-0 by Celtic.
Oct 29, 20:50
General view of Rugby Park, home to Kilmarnock, from 2011
Stephen O'Donnell in no rush to make decision on Kilmarnock future
Kilmarnock and Scotland right-back will delay a decision.
Oct 29, 20:48
General view of Fir Park, home of Motherwell, from November 2011
Keith Lasley credits "hard work" for Motherwell improvement
Well pushed Rangers all the way on Sunday.
Oct 29, 20:47
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
Blair Alston, Marios Ogkmpoe set for late fitness test ahead of Aberdeen clash
The pair missed Saturday's defeat by St Johnstone with knocks.
Oct 29, 20:45
Ryan Manning pictured for QPR in October 2019
Ryan Manning called up to Republic of Ireland squad
The versatile QPR midfielder is included in an extended 39-man squad named by Mick McCarthy for games against New Zealand and Denmark.
Oct 29, 20:43
General view of Celtic Park from 2015
St Mirren goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky looking forward to facing Celtic
The 28-year-old Czech keeper is looking forward to Parkhead.
Oct 29, 20:40
Arsenal's Granit Xhaka reacts after being substituted on October 27, 2019
Granit Xhaka deletes Arsenal picture from Instagram
The under-fire midfielder replaced a profile picture of him as Arsenal captain with one on international duty for Switzerland.
Oct 29, 20:34
Jake Carroll pictured in September 2018
Jake Carroll to face late fitness test as Motherwell host Kilmarnock
The Irishman went off with an ankle knock at Ibrox on Sunday but the injury is not as bad as first feared.
Oct 29, 18:18
General view of Tynecastle Park, home to Hearts, from 2011
St Johnstone duo a doubt for Hearts clash
Wotherspoon and Davidson are expected to be in contention.
Oct 29, 18:08
Vakoun Issouf Bayo pictured in Celtic training on October 2, 2019
Vakoun Issouf Bayo a major doubt for Celtic
St Mirren expect to have defender Gary McKenzie back.
Oct 29, 18:06
Craig Levein in charge of Hearts on April 13, 2019
Hearts boss Craig Levein spots "green shoots of recovery"
Levein is encouraged by a contracting injury list.
Oct 29, 18:01
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