Jonny Bairstow in action for England on January 26, 2019
Ballance backs Bairstow to succeed at number three
Bairstow has been tasked with solving England's long-term problem at the top of the order.
Jan 28, 18:28
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England assistant Mitchell ramps up rivalry by accusing Ireland of being dull
Eddie Jones' side travel to Dublin for the Six Nations opener.
Jan 28, 18:21
Conor McAleny in action for Fleetwood Town on August 28, 2018
Kilmarnock complete Conor McAleny loan signing
McAleny joined Fleetwood from Everton in the summer.
Jan 28, 18:03
Ben Foakes in action for England on January 26, 2019
Ben Foakes aware of threat to his place after Barbados debacle
England are likely to make changes after going 1-0 down in the series.
Jan 28, 18:00
Greg Stewart in action for Birmingham City in February 2017
Greg Stewart keen to put things right at Aberdeen
The forward had a disappointing spell at the Dons last season but has returned.
Jan 28, 17:44
Javi Gracia in charge of Watford on January 26, 2019
Watford boss Gracia happy to have selection headache
Some of Watford's fringe players impressed in FA Cup victory over Newcastle.
Jan 28, 17:33
Jim McIntyre pictured in March 2016
Dundee will be sharper for Scottish Cup replay at Queen of the South - McIntyre
McIntyre is well aware they have given themselves a tougher task to get through on the plastic pitch.
Jan 28, 17:11
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock on January 5, 2019
Warnock admits Sala disappearance has made him question his own future
The Argentinian striker joined Cardiff for £15million from Nantes only two days before his disappearance.
Jan 28, 17:02
Alvaro Morata celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 23, 2017
Alvaro Morata leaves Chelsea for 18-month loan at Atletico Madrid
The Spain international was a member of Atletico's academy.
Jan 28, 16:42
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Keith Earls expects physical onslaught in Six Nations opener against England
Ireland will aim to successfully defend their Six Nations title in 2019.
Jan 28, 16:41
Stuart Hogg in action for Scotland on November 10, 2018
Stuart Hogg: We believe we can win the Six Nations
Scotland are looking to improve on last year's third-place finish.
Jan 28, 16:21
Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on January 26, 2019
5 talking points ahead of the midweek Premier League action
Here, Press Association Sport picks out five of the main talking points ahead of this round of fixtures.
Jan 28, 16:16
General view of Millwall's The Den taken January 2017
Police investigating 'shocking' violence as Millwall call for united education
Scenes marred Milwall's win over Everton.
Jan 28, 16:16
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on January 15, 2019
Benitez happy to take cautious approach against Manchester City
The Spaniard will not throw caution to the wind against the champions.
Jan 28, 15:55
Gareth Davies in action for Wales on November 3, 2018
Wales boosted by return of Ross Moriarty, Liam Williams and Gareth Davies
The trio are available for the Six Nations opener against France on Friday.
Jan 28, 15:50
Youri Tielemans celebrates scoring for Monaco on December 1, 2018
Claude Puel plays down Leicester link with Monaco midfielder Youri Tielemans
Claude Puel has described Leicester's reported interest in Youri Tielemans as "speculation."
Jan 28, 15:47
Keith Pelley pictured in May 2016
Tour boss Pelley defends Haotong in the wake of costly two-shot penalty
Haotong fell out of contention in Dubai after violation.
Jan 28, 15:46
Charlie Austin celebrates scoring late on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Arsenal on December 16, 2018
Charlie Austin could leave as Southampton eye move for Birmingham's Che Adams
Austin is on the fringes under Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Jan 28, 15:44
Pep Guardiola in charge of Manchester City on January 26, 2019
Guardiola knows another loss could spell the end of City's title defence
Blues and Liverpool are locked in a battle.
Jan 28, 15:19
New Huddersfield Town manager Jan Siewert pictured on January 22, 2019
New Huddersfield boss Siewert preparing for career highlight
Everton visit the John Smith's Stadium when the German takes charge for the first time.
Jan 28, 15:06
Aboubakar Kamara in action for Fulham on January 1, 2019
Ranieri willing to welcome Kamara back into the Fulham picture
The 23-year-old Frenchman is the subject of a club investigation.
Jan 28, 14:57
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers pictured on December 29, 2018
Brendan Rodgers hoping egos remain at bay as Celtic host St Johnstone
Victory over the Saints in their game in hand would take the Hoops six points clear of Rangers at the top of the table.
Jan 28, 14:55
Nuno Espirito Santo in charge of Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 26, 2019
Players must keep 'distance' from transfer rumours, says Wolves boss Nuno
West Ham travel to Wolves in the Premier League on Tuesday with Arnautovic expected to return.
Jan 28, 14:55
Arsenal manager Unai Emery watches on during his side's Premier League clash with West Ham on January 12, 2019
Deadline-beating deals could yet be in the offing for Arsenal
Boss Unai Emery revealed the Gunners may bring two new faces to the club.
Jan 28, 14:39
Sean Dyche in charge of Burnley on January 19, 2019
Dyche hoping Burnley can end Solskjaer's perfect record at Old Trafford
Dyche\'s men found themselves on the end of an FA Cup mauling at Manchester City on Saturday.
Jan 28, 14:34
A calm and composed Neil Lennon in charge of Hibs in April 2018
Brendan Rodgers backs Neil Lennon to succeed elsewhere if sacked by Hibernian
Lennon missed Hibernian\'s victory over St Mirren on Sunday.
Jan 28, 14:30
Matt Doherty salvages a draw for Wolves on January 29, 2018
Data shows a mixed picture on FA Cup crowds
Crowds have improved for FA Cup third-round matches in recent seasons but have dropped in the fourth round.
Jan 28, 14:16
Everton manager Marco Silva pictured on January 26, 2019
I am not panicking, says Everton manager Marco Silva
The Toffees were dumped out of the FA Cup by Millwall on Saturday.
Jan 28, 14:14
Marko Arnautovic in action for West Ham United on January 12, 2019
Pellegrini pleased to draw line under Arnautovic saga as West Ham face Wolves
Arnautovic is expected to go straight back into the starting line-up for Tuesday\'s trip to Wolves.
Jan 28, 14:11
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock on January 5, 2019
Warnock calls the last week the 'most difficult' of his career amid Sala search
Warnock and Cardiff's record signing went missing last week.
Jan 28, 14:03
Roy Keane pictured on September 5, 2018
Roy Keane back at Forest and reunited with Martin O'Neill
Keane and O'Neill worked together with the Republic of Ireland during their five-year spell in charge.
Jan 28, 13:51
Chris Hughton in charge of Brighton & Hove Albion on January 26, 2019
Hughton has no concerns over Ryan fitness after keeper's Asian Cup return
The Australia international has been absent since Boxing Day.
Jan 28, 13:00
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge of Manchester United on January 25, 2019
What next for Manchester United and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer?
Norwegian's stunning start as interim manager has led to speculation that he may have a longer-term Old Trafford future.
Jan 28, 12:37
St Johnstone manager Tommy Wright pictured in January 2016
Wright expects Jason Kerr to commit to St Johnstone
Barnsley reported to have had an offer for the defender rejected.
Jan 28, 12:25
George Groves pictured in September 2018
Former world super-middleweight champion George Groves retires
The 30-year-old has called time on his career four months after losing his belt to Callum Smith in September.
Jan 28, 12:14
A general view inside Molineux, the home of Wolverhampton Wanderers, in January 2018
Wolves become first Premier League club to install rail seats at current home
Nine months after neighbours West Brom were blocked from trialling rail seats, Wolves are demonstrating five safe-standing choices at Molineux.
Jan 28, 12:00
Connor Wickham in action for Crystal Palace on December 30, 2018
Connor Wickham: Palace goal brought joy and relief after tough spell out
The striker scored their opening goal in Sunday's 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round victory over Tottenham.
Jan 28, 12:00
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp gets emotional on January 19, 2019
Falling at the last hurdle - the worst finals records
A look at those who have been a whisker from glory, only to fall short.
Jan 28, 11:27
Callum Hudson-Odoi after Chelsea's FA Cup win over Sheffield Wednesday on January 27, 2019.
Rudiger urges Chelsea to hand Hudson-Odoi new contract
The German defender would be disappointed if the young forward left Stamford Bridge.
Jan 28, 11:00
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in charge of Manchester United on January 25, 2019
Solskjaer looking to the future at Old Trafford, even if it is without him
Caretaker boss is still scheduled to return to Norway in the summer.
Jan 28, 09:50
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