Captain Darren Fletcher is set to win his 50th cap for his country as Scotland battle Liechtenstein in their Euro 2012 qualifier tonight!

Manager Craig Levein has already named his starting XI with Kris Boyd partnering Kenny Miller up front and Lee Wallace replacing Steven Whittaker at left-back!

England face a tough Euro 2012 qualifier against Switzerland tonight, hoping for a repeat of their 4-0 crushing of Bulgaria on Friday!

Fabio Capello only has one big decision to make, which is who to bring in to replace the injured Michael Dawson in central defence!

Liverpool forward Dirk Kuyt will be out of action until October after injuring his shoulder playing for Holland in the Euro 2012 qualifiers!

Liverpool's club doctor told BBC Sport: "He's likely to be out for four weeks. Dirk has damaged the A-C joint between the collarbone and shoulder!"

Our spies reckon John Toshack is ready to quit as Wales manager!

Toshack, who took over from Mark Hughes in November 2004, could leave before The Dragons' games against Bulgaria and Switzerland next month!

West Brom are set to loan out striker Luke Moore after leaving him out of their 25-man Prem squad!

Bayern Munich striker Mario Gomez says he nearly joined Liverpool on transfer deadline day!

Ex-Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is set to become the new Aston Villa manager!

Gossips reckon Houllier will take over at Villa Park on Friday with Phil Thompson as his assistant!

Tottenham defender Michael Dawson could be out for up to eight weeks after he injured his knee on international duty!

The big centre-back sprained medial ligaments during England's 4-0 thrashing of Bulgaria, so could miss Spurs' first three Champions League games!

France continued their pathetic form from the World Cup with a shocking 1-0 home defeat to Belarus in their first Euro 2012 qualifier!

Elsewhere, a Miroslav Klose goal helped Germany beat Belgium 1-0, Fernando Torres scored twice as Spain beat Liechtenstein 4-0, and Portugal drew 4-4 with Cyprus!

Hamit Altintop scored one of the greatest goals ever during Turkey's 3-0 win away to Kazakhstan on Friday night!

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Northern Ireland started their Euro 2012 campaign with a shock win away to Slovenia! Corry Evans bagged the only goal in a 1-0 win!

Republic Of Ireland also grabbed an important win, as Keith Fahey's strike helped them beat Armenia 1-0!

Roma striker Mirko Vucinic scored the only goal of the game as Montenegro beat Wales 1-0!

Elsewhere, Scotland grabbed a good point away to Lithuania with a 0-0 draw in their first Group I game!

Jermain Defoe scored a brilliant hat-trick as England hammered Bulgaria 4-0 in their first Euro 2012 qualifier!

Man. City winger Adam Johnson also scored, and Phil Jagielka was in world-class form on a good night for the Three Lions!

We've heard experienced keeper Carlo Cudicini could be on his way out of Tottenham after Spurs signed Stipe Pletikosa on transfer deadline day!

Gossips reckon the 36-year-old is ready to drop down to the Championship, with Middlesbrough leading the chase to sign him on loan!

Watford keeper Scott Loach has been called-up to the England team to replace Scott Carson!

Midfielder Lee Hendrie is training with Reading after being released by Derby!

Coventry striker Shaun Jeffers is staying on loan at Cheltenham until January!

Derby look set to land West Brom and New Zealand striker Chris Wood on loan!

Coventry midfielder Sammy Clingan has told boss Aidy Boothroyd he's fed up of sitting on the subs bench and wants to start for The Sky Blues!

The Northern Ireland international told Sky Sports: "It's hard for me. I'm not really used to being on the bench with any of the clubs I've been at. I'll have to look at it!"

Northern Ireland captain Stephen Craigan is expected to win his 50th cap against Slovenia!

Keeper Maik Taylor could start in goal despite not starting for Birmingham this season! Northern Ireland boss Nigel Worthington said: "Maik had a very good pre-season. I watched him work in Montenegro and he’s in tremendous shape!"

John Toshack's Welsh side travel to Montenegro with confidence high after their massive 5-1 win against Luxembourg last month!

Defender James Collins is back from injury, while Craig Bellamy and Gareth Bale could be used out wide! Toshack must also decide whether to play Boaz Myhill or Wayne Hennessey in goal!

Everton striker Louis Saha has revealed what sorts out the chronic swelling in his knees after a match!

The 32-year-old France striker puts leeches on them!

New Wigan signing Franco Di Santo wants to earn his place in The Latics' team after joining on a three-year deal from Chelsea on transfer deadline day!

The Argentina Under-20 striker said: "There were some other offers, but Wigan was the move I wanted. I wanted to stay in England, in the best league in the world and join a club that is moving in the right direction!"

Newcastle defender Sol Campbell says he hasn't given up on playing for England again!

The 35-year-old centre-back's last cap for the Three Lions was in 2007, but Campbell said: "It doesn't matter where you are at with your age, if you are fit and you are strong and you want it, then you have got the experience, so I think there should be no problem really!"

Bolton's summer signing Martin Petrov says he's glad he left Eastlands for the Reebok Stadium!

Petrov is expected to line-up against England at Wembley tomorrow night and told a Bulgarian newspaper: "100 per cent no, I don't miss City. If I accepted their one-year offer now I would be on loan somewhere else!"

Man. United centre-back Rio Ferdinand has been declared fit for first-team action after coming through a reserve match against Oldham!

Rio's been out since injuring knee ligaments before the World Cup, but reserve team boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer told Sky Sports: "I'm not sure he needs any more games. Rio is a naturally fit lad. Now he is available for selection again!"

England striker Wayne Rooney could play up front on his own against Bulgaria at Wembley tonight!

With Peter Crouch out with a back injury, Wazza could start in attack with Theo Walcott, Steven Gerrard and Adam Johnson sitting just behind him in a 4-2-3-1 formation!

Here are some of the other massive Euro 2012 qualifiers to watch out for...

Kazakhstan v Turkey
Andorra v Russia
Estonia v Italy
Belgium v Germany
Liechtenstein v Spain
San Marino v Holland
France v Belarus
Portugal v Cyprus

Toffees defender Joseph Yobo has left Goodison Park after failing to bag a first-team place!

After over 250 appearances and with Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin first-choice in the middle of Everton's back four, Yobo has moved to Turkish side Fenerbahce on loan for the season!

No-one will forget the noise they made at the World Cup, but you won't be hearing vuvuzelas at any Euro 2012 qualifiers this weekend!

UEFA has decided to ban them as it drowns out footy chants! England face Bulgaria at Wembley this Friday night, kick-off is at 8pm!

Middlesbrough's new first-choice keeper Jason Steele has been called up to Stuart Pearce's England Under-21 squad!

The Under-21s play Portugal on Friday and Lithuania next week as they battle for a place at the European Championships in Denmark next June! England sit second in Group 9, five points behind leaders Greece!

Reading's new defender Ian Harte has told the club's official website that he's raring to go for his new side!

The Royals landed Harte, who was Carlisle's top scorer last season with 18 goals, on transfer deadline day!

Nottingham Forest have been given a boost with the news that midfielder Paul Anderson will return within a month!

Anderson went off injured against Norwich at the weekend and their were fears that he's injured knee ligaments, but a scan has shown it's not as bad as first feared!

The new Umbro England home kit has been revealed in a ‘new fabric of England’ team line-up featuring some of the country’s most talented younger generation of players!

Sitting alongside senior players, Wayne Rooney, Theo Walcott and Joe Hart, are the likes of Jade Bailey, who at only 14 years old has represented England at Women’s U17 level; Eric Dier, the 16-year-old promising centre-back currently in the youth system at Sporting Lisbon; and Man. City’s Adam Johnson, who was first called-up to the senior squad earlier in the year for the friendly against Mexico!

The Three Lions will wear the new kit for the first time against Bulgaria at Wembley! It hits the shops on October 12!

Sandro, Spurs' summer signing from Internacional, has begun training with Harry Redknapp's side after winning the Copa Libertadores!

The club's new defensive midfielder told Spurs' official website: "It was a fantastic achievement and now I hope to have many more successes with my new team. I have a fantastic opportunity here at Tottenham I am absolutely delighted to be here!"

Alexander Hleb has revealed that Birmingham weren't the only club who wanted the former Barça star!

Hleb told a Belarus newspaper: "There were many offers: Liverpool, Tottenham, Benfica. Birmingham apparently wanted me more than anyone else, so they were my preference!"

Blackburn right-back Lars Jacobsen has joined West Ham!

The Hammers made a last-gasp bid for Jacobsen on Tuesday and have landed the Denmark international on a one-year deal!

Blackburn have failed to sign striker Ivelin Popov from Litex Lovech for £2.5 million!

Popov passed a medical, but the government won't give him a work permit as he's not played enough games for Bulgaria over the last year due to injury!

The news all Spurs fans have been waiting for is in! After yesterday's transfer deadline day madness, Tottenham have landed Holland midfielder Rafael Van der Vaart!

Spurs have bagged the former Real Madrid player for £8 million!

Rennes striker Asamoah Gyan has joined Sunderland in a four-year deal!

Ghana's World Cup star moves to the Stadium Of Light for a club record £13 million!

British transfer record holder Robinho has left Man. City!

The Brazil striker, who joined Santos on loan last season, has moved to AC Milan on a permanent deal!

Barcelona attacking midfielder Alexander Hleb been given a work permit to move to Birmingham!

He switches to the Prem on a season-long loan deal after spending 2009-10 at Bundesliga club Stuttgart!

Harry Redknapp has landed another player!

Croatia keeper Stipe Pletikosa has moved to White Hart Lane on a season-long loan from Spartak Moscow!

Blackpool have signed Leicester striker DJ Campbell for an undisclosed fee!

Stoke have landed Eidur Gudjohnsen and Jermaine Pennant on loan!

Franco Di Santo has moved to Wigan from Chelsea!

Spurs have been linked with a shock swoop for Holland's World Cup star Rafael van der Vaart!

West Ham are considering an offer from Liverpool for striker Carlton Cole! Paul Konchesky has also joined The Reds from Fulham on a four-year deal!

Bolton have signed 19-year-old forward Rodrigo Moreno on loan for the season from Benfica!

Fulham have said that keeper Mark Schwarzer will be staying at the club!

Man. United midfielder Tom Cleverley has joined Wigan on a season-long loan deal!

Arsenal left-back Armand Traore has completed a loan move to Juventus!

Spurs striker Robbie Keane could be on his way to Turkish side Besiktas!

After impressing at the World Cup, Chile forward Jean Beausejour has joined Birmingham from Club America! Blues have also landed Spartak Moscow captain Martin Jiranek on a one-year deal!

Liverpool full-back Emiliano Insua has joined Galatasaray on loan for the season!

Wigan and Blackpool are interested in signing Portsmouth striker David Nugent!

Wolves have snapped up striker Marcus Bent on loan until January!

Bent spent time on loan at Middlesbrough and QPR last season after failing to get a first-team place under Alex McLeish!

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A superb late free-kick from Bolton's Robbie Blake saw The Trotters snatch a point against Birmingham!

Bolton keeper
Jussi Jaaskelainen
saw red after slapping
Roger Johnson, who'd earlier scored the opening goal, and were 2-0 down by half-time as Craig Gardner hit a second! But Bolton hit back through a Kevin Davies penalty and Blake's sweet strike!

Man. City striker Carlos Tevez will be kicking himself after missing a sitter against Sunderland!

Tevez missed an open goal in the first half, and it was The Black Cats who went on to steal all three points! Darren Bent scored the winner from the penalty spot in the 94th minute after Micah Richards tugged him down!

Neil Warnock's QPR side remain on top of the Championship after an unbelievable finish to their match against Derby!

Kris Commons and James Bailey put Derby 2-0 ahead before Patrick Agyemang pulled one back in injury time. Jamie Mackie then snatched a point with the last kick of the match!

Hugo Rodallega's strike earned Wigan their first win of the season against Spurs at White Hart Lane!

While at Molineux, striker Andy Carroll was on the scoresheet again as Newcastle took a point against Wolves!

Top-flight football returned to Bloomfield Road, but Blackpool couldn't see out the match as Dickson Etuhu's equaliser bagged Fulham a 2-2 draw!

On-loan Seasiders striker Luke Varney's goal looked to have taken the points after Bobby Zamora and a John Pantsil own goal opened the scoring, before Etuhu wrecked the party!

For the second Saturday running, Theo Walcott opened the scoring for The Gunners as they took all three points at Ewood Park!

After his Carling Cup hat-trick in midweek, on-loan striker Mame Biram Diouf hit the equaliser for Rovers, before Andrey Arshavin sealed victory in the second half!

Florent Malouda and Didier Drobga were on the scoresheet again as Chelsea kept up their unbeaten start to the season with a 2-0 win against Stoke!

It was bad news for Chelsea and England though with news that stars John Terry and Frank Lampard could be out injured for some time!

Man. United striker Wayne Rooney scored his first goal of the season as Sir Alex Ferguson's side smashed three goals past West Ham at Old Trafford!

Rooney slotted home from the spot after Jonathan Spector fouled Ryan Giggs in the area! Goals from Nani and Dimitar Berbatov wrapped up an easy win!

Crystal Palace are hoping midfielder Darren Ambrose shakes off a knee problem in time to face Scunthorpe this weekend!

The Iron welcome back Martyn Woolford, Rob Jones and David Mirfin from injury, but Garry Thompson is out with a groin problem!

Liverpool have finally agreed to sell Javier Mascherano after they agreed a £17.25 million deal with Barcelona!

Wigan have accepted Birmingham's £9 million bid for winger Charles N'Zogbia!

Man. City striker Emmanuel Adebayor says he could leave if he doesn't get regular first-team footy at Eastlands this season!

Man. United legend Wayne Rooney is back from injury and will partner Dimitar Berbatov against West Ham this weekend!

The Hammers hope to have defender Matthew Upson back after a facial injury, but new signing Victor Obinna hasn't signed in time to play!

Chelsea are set to give £17 million new boy Ramires his Blues debut against Stoke this weekend!

The Brazil star is expected to play in midfield alongside Michael Essien and Frank Lampard, but defender Branislav Ivanovic is a doubt with a back problem!

Arsenal have finally confirmed the signing of Sebastien Squillaci after weeks of speculation!

The former Sevilla centre-back will not play any part against Blackburn this Saturday, but he'll be ready to partner Thomas Vermaelen after the international break!

Ajax 2
Dynamo Kiev 1
(agg 3-2)

Auxerre 2
Zenit St. Petersburg 0
(agg 2-1)

FC Copenhagen 1
Rosenborg 0
(agg 2-2)
FC Copenhagen win on away goals

MSK Zilina 1
Sparta Prague 0
(agg 3-0)

Tottenham are into the Champions League group stage for the first time in their history after crushing Young Boys 4-0 at White Hart Lane!

Peter Crouch was the star of the show with a quality hat-trick, while Jermain Defoe also hit the target to put Harry Redknapp's side through 6-3 on aggregate!

Rumours are flying around that Norwich have agreed a deal to sign West Brom defender Leon Barnett!

The Canaries want to bring the giant defender to Carrow Road on loan because Zak Whitbread and Michael Nelson are both injured!

Millwall defender Scott Barron has penned a new three-year contract with The Lions!

Coventry gaffer Aidy Boothroyd is ready to rescue the career of Marlon King by signing the ex-Watford striker on a three-year deal!

Blackpool target Stephen Dobbie has signed a new three-year deal at Swansea!

Cardiff have signed Wolves striker Andy Keogh on a season-long loan deal!

The Bluebirds were in desperate need of another striker with Michael Chopra out injured and Ross McCormack in talks with Leeds!

Portsmouth boss Steve Cotterill admits club captain Marc Wilson could leave Fratton Park!

Cotterill told BBC Radio Solent: "Marc is a quality footballer, but what do you do if someone comes in and gives us money and players? There's lots of things going on I don't know about!"

Burnley winger Chris Eagles has ended speculation over his future by signing a new two-year deal at Turf Moor!

Clarets boss Brian Laws told the club's official website: "It's really pleasing that he's committed himself to the club. It's great news for the fans because quite clearly he has the talent!"

Check out the rest of the action involving British sides!

AEK Athens v
Dundee Utd (agg 1-0)

FC Utrecht v
Celtic (agg 0-2)

TNS v
CSKA Sofia (agg 0-3)

Aston Villa v
Rapid Vienna (agg 1-1)

Motherwell v
Odense BK (agg 1-2)

Man. City are expected to make big changes for their massive Europa League play-off against FC Timisoara on Thursday!

Mario Balotelli, James Milner, Wayne Bridge, Aleksander Kolarov and Jerome Boateng are all out, so Shaun Wright-Phillips, David Silva, Emmanuel Adebayor and Patrick Vieira could all start!

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has been ruled out of The Reds' tricky Europa League trip to Trabzonspor on Thursday with a back problem!

Fernando Torres, Daniel Agger and Maxi Rodriguez also miss the trip to Turkey after picking up injuries!

Birmingham have made a big offer for speedy winger Charles N'Zogbia after having a bid turned down at the end of last season!

Our spies reckon The Latics want around £10 million for the France international!

Newcastle have slapped defender Steven Taylor on the transfer list after he failed to agree a new deal at St. James' Park!

The powerful centre-back's contract runs out at the end of the season, so The Magpies are looking to cash in on him now!

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe will have a groin operation next week and could be out for up to a month, but is available play against Young Boys in the Champions League tonight!

Spurs, who trail 3-2 from the first leg, have also been boosted by the return to fitness of Roman Pavyluchenko, Giovani dos Santos and Robbie Keane after they missed the game against Stoke!

Accrington 2
Newcastle 3

Bradford 1
Preston 2

Brentford 2
Hull 1

Crewe 0
Ipswich 1

Leeds 1
Leicester 2

Leyton Orient 0
West Brom 2

Millwall 2
Middlesbrough 1

Peterborough 2
Cardiff 1

Portsmouth 1
Crystal Palace 1
Portsmouth win 4-3 on pens

Reading 3
Northampton 3
Northampton win 4-2 on pens

Scunthorpe 4
Sheffield Wednesday 2

Southampton 0
Bolton 1

Stoke 2
Shrewsbury 1

Sunderland 2
Colchester 0

Tranmere 1
Swansea 3

Watford 1
Notts County 2

Wigan bounced back from their 6-0 hammering against Chelsea by crushing Hartlepool 3-0 at Victoria Park!

Sam Collins' own goal, a screaming free-kick by Jordi Gomez and Victor Moses' late finish sealed The Latics' place in the next round!

Our spies reckon Liverpool are close to signing Fulham defender Paul Konchesky!

Reds boss Roy Hodgson is a big fan of the left-back and could be ready to splash out £3.5 million on him!

Here's the rest of tonight's action!

Bradford v Preston
Brentford v Hull
Crewe v Ipswich
Leeds v Leicester
Leyton Orient v West Brom
MK Dons v Blackpool
Millwall v Middlesbrough
Morecambe v Burnley
Peterborough v Cardiff
Portsmouth v Crystal Palace
Scunthorpe v Sheffield Wednesday
Sunderland v Colchester
Tranmere v Swansea
Watford v Notts County
Wolves v Southend
Blackburn v Norwich
Reading v Northampton

Wigan could hand a debut to Steven Caldwell tonight after The Latics snapped up the defender on a free transfer from Burnley!

Gaffer Roberto Martinez is hoping for victory against Hartlepool after his side crashed to heavy defeats in their first two Premier League games!

Matt Taylor could start his first game of the season tonight as Bolton face a tricky trip to League 1 side Southampton!

The Saints are hoping to include new signing Guilherme do Prado Guly in their side!

Stoke's record signing Kenwyne Jones is set to miss the Carling Cup tie with Shrewsbury tonight after failing to recover from an ankle injury!

The big striker is joined on the sidelines by Mamady Sidibe, who could miss the rest of the season after snapping his Achilles against Tottenham!

West Ham will be hoping to bounce back from their defeat against Bolton at the weekend with victory against League 2 side Oxford in the Carling Cup tonight!

Winston Reid should start in defence alongside Tal Ben Haim or Manuel Da Costa, but midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger is out of the second round clash with a thigh injury!

Sunderland are tracking West Ham hitman Carlton Cole after missing out on the signing of Ghana hero Asamoah Gyan!

West Ham have agreed to sell striker Alessandro Diamanti to Brescia for £1.8 million!

Alberto Aquilani has completed his season-long loan move from Liverpool to Serie A giants Juventus!

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson says he left Javier Mascherano out of the team against Man. City because Barcelona are 'turning his head'!

The Reds, who are rumoured to want around £24.5 million for the Argentina captain, have rejected a £16 million bid from the La Liga giants!

Fulham have completed the signing of Algeria defender Rafik Halliche from Benfica for a fee of around £1.3 million!

Cottagers boss Mark Hughes reckons Halliche will beef up his defence after Philippe Senderos was ruled out of action for six months with a ruptured Achilles tendon!

Arsenal hero Robin van Persie tell MATCH about how much he loves playing for The Gunners this week!

He said: "It means a hell of a lot playing for Arsenal, because the fans make the club! Without good fans it's not fun playing!" Get this week's issue for more chat from the silky Holland star!

William Gallas says Tottenham can win the title after joining the club on a free transfer from North London rivals Arsenal!

The France defender told Spurs' official website: "It wasn't an easy decision, but I'm here now and I'll give my best. We have players with great quality and have to believe in ourselves!"

Carlos Tevez scored two goals and James Milner impressed on his debut as Man. City stuffed Liverpool 3-0 at Eastlands!

Milner set up Gareth Barry for the opener, before Tevez glanced home from close range and buried a penalty to give City their first win of the season!

QPR boss Neil Warnock is targeting a striker after missing out on the signing of Jon Walters, who chose to join Stoke instead!

Middlesbrough flop Mido has exited the club to join Dutch giants Ajax!

Leeds have taken ex-West Ham defender Calum Davenport on trial at Elland Road!

Craig Bellamy could make his loan move to Cardiff permanent after a stunning debut for The Bluebirds on Saturday!

Bellamy's ex-Wales team-mate Robbie Savage told BBC Radio 5 Live: "I think he feels accepted. He could stay at Cardiff for the rest of his career, that's how much he likes it there!"

Nottingham Forest and Leeds are fighting it out to sign Blackburn striker Jason Roberts!

The Grenada international, who's valued at around £1 million by Rovers, hasn't been given a shirt number at Ewood Park this season!

Ipswich boss Roy Keane has raided Wigan for striker Jason Scotland as Jon Stead's replacement at Portman Road!

The Trinidad & Tobago hitman told BBC Radio Suffolk: "It's been difficult at Wigan and I've not been enjoying my football like I did at Swansea. Hopefully I can be back out scoring goals and enjoying my football again!"

Bristol City have completed the double signing of Jon Stead and Brett Pittman!

Stead has joined from Ipswich, while Pittman has made the move from Bournemouth! Both strikers have penned three-year deals at Ashton Gate!

Stoke have ruled out making a bid for Tottenham striker Peter Crouch!

Wigan have signed Steven Caldwell on a one-year deal following his release by Burnley!

Liverpool have been linked with a shock swoop for Juventus star David Trezeguet!

Blackburn are tracking Real Madrid's £6.5 million-rated midfielder Mahamadou Diarra!

Birmingham keeper Ben Foster has targeted overtaking Joe Hart as England's No.1 after his Man Of The Match display against Blackburn at the weekend!

The Blues keeper told BBC WM: "When I'm with England I want to be playing, it's as simple as that! I want to be playing no matter who I'm with!"

Arsenal are set to wrap up the signing of France defender Sebastien Squillaci after Sevilla accepted a bid from The Gunners!

The 30-year-old is having a medical in London today ahead of a £5.3 million move to The Emirates!

Liverpool playmaker Joe Cole is out of tonight's clash with Man. City as he starts a three-match ban!

City are expected to give James Milner his debut and are hopeful Mario Balotelli can shake off a knee injury, but Aleksandar Kolarov and Jerome Boateng are both out!

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Man. United led twice, but couldn't hold on for victory as Fulham drew 2-2 with The Red Devils at Craven Cottage!

Brede Hangeland's own goal looked like giving United the win after Simon Davies had cancelled out Paul Scholes' belting strike! But David Stockdale's save from Nani's penalty and Hangeland's late header sealed a draw!

Middlesbrough striker Kris Boyd scored the only goal of the game against Sheffield United on Sunday to give Boro their first win of the season!

The ex-Rangers goal machine pounced on Chris Morgan's mistake to hand Gary Speed a defeat in his first game in charge of The Blades!

Newcastle have a new hero in the No.9 shirt after Andy Carroll smashed home a quality hat-trick against Aston Villa at St. James' Park on Sunday!

Joey Barton also scored a 20-yard screamer and captain Kevin Nolan netted a double as The Magpies completely outclassed Villa 6-0!

Chelsea scored six goals for the second game in a row as they hammered Wigan 6-0 at the DW Stadium!

Florent Malouda netted a tap-in, Nicolas Anelka smashed home a double, sub Salomon Kalou bagged a brace and Yossi Benayoun scored his first-ever goal for the club as The Blues ran riot!

Here are the rest of this weekend's Championship results!

Bristol City 3-3 Barnsley
Coventry 2-1 Derby
Crystal Palace 1-2 Ipswich
Hull 0-0 Watford
Norwich 2-0 Swansea
Preston 1-0 Portsmouth
Reading 1-1 Nottingham Forest

Davide Somma came off the bench to give Leeds a stunning 3-1 comeback win over Millwall at Elland Road!

The Lions looked like keeping up their 100 per cent winning record when they led through Richard Naylor's own goal! But Lloyd Sam's equaliser and Somma's quick-fire double sent the home fans wild!

QPR are top of the table and still the only Championship team with a 100 per cent winning record after they beat Scunthorpe 2-0 at Loftus Road!

Adel Taarabt set up both goals as Bradley Orr and Heidar Helguson gave Neil Warnock's side the win!

Burnley completely dominated Leicester as they crushed The Foxes 3-0 at Turf Moor!

Goals by new signings Ross Wallace and Chris Iwelumo put The Clarets in charge, before skipper Graham Alexander rounded off the easy win from the penalty spot!

Craig Bellamy was the star of the show as he scored one goal and set up two others on his Cardiff debut!

The Wales and Bluebirds captain scored a thunderous 35-yard free-kick after Jay Bothroyd's double and Chris Burke's strike to wrap up an easy 4-0 win over Donacaster!

Peter Odemwingie hit the winner on his West Brom debut as The Baggies sunk Sunderland 1-0 at The Hawthorns!

Elsewhere, Wolves stole a point from Goodison Park after Sylvan Ebanks-Blake cancelled out Tim Cahill's opener for The Toffees!

Birmingham came from a goal down to beat Blackburn 2-1 at St. Andrew's!

Stephen Nzonzi's put Rovers ahead with a bullet header, but Craig Gardner's double, including a stunning 25-yard wondergoal, sealed the crazy comeback win!

Bolton keeper Jussi Jaaskelainen saved Carlton Cole's penalty as The Trotters marched to a 3-1 win at West Ham!

Johan Elmander's brace settled the clash at Upton Park after Matthew Upson scored an own goal!

Gareth Bale scored a tap-in and a screaming volley to give Tottenham all three points against Stoke at the Britannia Stadium!

The Potters hit back with Ricardo Fuller's poked finish, but they were denied a draw when Jon Walters' header wasn't given, even though it looked over the line!

Theo Walcott hit a stunning hat-trick as Arsenal hammered Blackpool 6-0 at The Emirates!

A penalty by Andrey Arshavin, Abou Diaby's cool finish and Marouane Chamakh's header made it a nightmare day for The Seasiders, who also had Ian Evatt sent off!

Rafael Van der Vaart says he'd only leave Real Madrid to join Man. United!

Ex-Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas is close to completing a shock free transfer to Tottenham!

Check out the rest of this weekend's massive Prem games!

Saturday
Everton v Wolves
West Brom v Sunderland
West Ham v Bolton
Wigan v Chelsea

Sunday
Newcastle v Aston Villa
Fulham v Man. United

Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones could face Tottenham on Saturday, even though he limped off with an ankle injury last weekend!

Spurs have massive problems in attack, with Robbie Keane, Jermain Defoe, Roman Pavlyuchenko and Giovani dos Santos all out injured!

Matt Derbyshire will make his Birmingham debut against Blackburn on Saturday after joining on loan from Olympiakos!

Nikola Zigic could also get his first start for Alex McLeish's side, but ex-Blues midfielder David Dunn has been ruled out for Rovers with a groin injury!

Cesc Fabregas is back in the Arsenal squad for Saturday's massive clash with Blackpool!

The Spain star has been named in The Gunners' squad along with Alex Song, Robin van Persie and Johan Djourou, but Laurent Koscielny is suspended and Samir Nasri and Emmanuel Frimpong are injured!

Here's the rest of this weekend's Championship fixtures!

Coventry v Derby
Leeds v Millwall
Bristol City v Barnsley
Burnley v Leicester
Crystal Palace v Ipswich
Norwich v Swansea
Preston v Portsmouth
Reading v Nottingham Forest

QPR playmaker Akos Buzsaky is facing a fight to be fit for Saturday's game against Scunthorpe after suffering a thigh injury!

Defender Fitz Hall is also struggling with a hamstring strain for Rangers, who'll be hoping to keep up their 100 per cent winning start to the season!

Gary Speed takes charge of Sheffield United for the first time this weekend as The Blades face Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium!

Boro have included ex-United defender Matt Kilgallon in their squad following his loan move from Sunderland, but Kevin Thomson is out with a broken leg!

Jay Simpson will make his Hull debut this weekend after moving to the KC Stadium from Arsenal!

The speedy striker, who enjoyed loan spells at Millwall, West Brom and QPR, goes straight into The Tigers' squad for Saturday's clash with Watford!

Craig Bellamy will captain Cardiff on his Bluebirds debut this weekend against Doncaster!

Cardiff boss Dave Jones said: "Mark Hudson will stay as our club captain, but Craig will be our team captain!"

AIK Solna 0-0 Levski Sofia
AZ Alkmaar 2-0 FC Aktobe
BATE Borisov 3-0 Maritimo
Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 Tavriya Symferopol
Borussia Dortmund 4-0 FK Qarabag
Celtic 2-0 FC Utrecht
Club Bruges 2-1 Dinamo Minsk
CSKA Moscow 4-0 Anorthosis Famagusta
CSKA Sofia 3-0 TNS
Debrecen 2-0 Litex Lovech
Dnipro 0-1 Lech Poznan
Dundee United 0-1 AEK Athens
FC Vaslui 0-0 Lille
Feyenoord 1-0 Gent
Galatasaray 2-2 Karpaty Lviv
Genk 0-3 FC Porto
Getafe 1-0 APOEL Nicosia
Gyor ETO FC 0-2 Dinamo Zagreb
Hajduk Split 4-1 Unirea Urziceni
Lausanne Sports 1-1 Lokomotiv Moscow
Napoli 1-0 Elfsborg
Odense BK 2-1 Motherwell
Omonia Nicosia 0-1 FC Metalist Kharkiv
Palermo 3-0 NK Maribor
PAOK Salonika 1-0 Fenerbahce
PSG 2-0 Maccabi Tel-Aviv
Sibir Novosibirsk 1-0 PSV Eindhoven
SK Sturm Graz 1-2 Juventus
Slovan Bratislava 0-1 Stuttgart
Sporting Lisbon 0-2 Brondby
Steaua Bucharest 1-0 Grasshoppers
Villarreal 5-0 Dnepr Mogilev

Aston Villa bagged a 1-1 draw and scored a crucial away goal in their Europa league clash with Rapid Vienna!

Wicked wonderkid Barry Bannan fired Villa ahead in Austria, but Atdhe Nuhiu's equaliser leaves the tie in the balance!

Ryan Babel scored the winner as Liverpool took a 1-0 lead against Trabzonspor in their Europa League play-off first leg!

In a crazy match at Anfield, Joe Cole missed a penalty for The Reds and Christian Poulsen had a goal disallowed on his debut!

Mario Balotelli scored on his Man. City debut to give Roberto Mancini's side a vital 1-0 win over FC Timisoara in their Europa League play-off!

The £24 million hitman came off the bench and coolly slotted home the winner in the 72nd minute after good work by Emmanuel Adebayor!

Stoke striker Kenwyne Jones has been boosted by the news that his ankle injury isn't as bad as first thought!

Potters boss Tony Pulis told BBC Sport: "I went running with him yesterday and managed to stay up with him, so he's still not as fit as he should be! But we're very pleased that it's not a serious injury!"

Man. City goal machine Carlos Tevez is hoping to hit 30 goals this season!

The Argentina hero, who bagged 29 goals least season, told Sky Sports: "As a striker every year you set targets. I hope I can score more goals this season. All games and competitions are very important to me!"

Sevilla have confirmed that Arsenal have made a bid for their tough-tackling centre-back Sebastien Squillaci!

The La Liga side, who value the France defender at £6.5 million, told their official website: "The player asked not to play because of the offer, but for the moment the offer is not enough!"

Bristol City are in talks with Jon Stead after the striker was told he could leave Ipswich by Tractor Boys boss Roy Keane!

New Robins manager Keith Millen told the Bristol Evening Post: "We're working hard behind the scenes and I'm hopeful of signing two or three players this week!"

Our spies reckon Leeds are lining up a loan move for Arsenal wonderkid Henri Lansbury!

United are hoping to add the tricky midfielder to their squad, which already includes another Gunners wonderkid in Sanchez Watt!

Holland legend Edgar Davids has been linked with a return to football and a shock move to Crystal Palace!

Eagles boss Craig Burley told the Evening Standard: "Edgar has a home in London and he's talking about starting to play again, but it hasn't gone much further than that!"

Celtic winger Paddy McCourt has been ruled out of their Europa League play-off against FC Utrecht tonight with a neck injury!

Emilio Izaguirre hasn't signed in time to make his Bhoys debut, but new signing Daniel Majstorovic is set to play!

Aston Villa have big selection problems ahead of tonight's trip to Rapid Vienna!

Gabriel Agbonlahor, John Carew, Carlos Cuellar and James Collins are injured, while Richard Dunne is suspended, so wonderkids Eric Lichaj, Shane Lowry and Andreas Weimann could all play!

Classy defender Daniel Agger is out of Liverpool's tricky Europa League tie with Trabzonspor tonight!

The Denmark star has concussion and will miss the clash along with midfielder Javier Mascherano, who's set to be replaced by new signing Christian Poulsen or Lucas!

Joe Hart will keep the goalkeeper's gloves for Man. City's Europa League play-off against FC Timisoara tonight, meaning Shay Given will be on the bench again!

City new boy Mario Balotelli could make his debut for the club, but defenders Aleksandar Kolarov, Jerome Boateng and Wayne Bridge are all injured!

Check out the rest of the Champions League play-off results!

Basel 1
Sheriff Tiraspol 0

Braga 1
Sevilla 0

Dynamo Kiev 1
Ajax 1

Partizan Belgrade 2
Anderlecht 2

Red Bull Salzburg 2
Hapoel Tel-Aviv 3

Rosenborg 2
FC Copenhagen 1

Sparta Prague 0
MSK Zilina 2

Werder Bremen 3
Sampdoria 1

Zenit St. Petersburg 1
Auxerre 0

Chelsea are lining up moves for Everton's Jack Rodwell, Real Madrid playmaker Rafael Van der Vaart and Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic!

Fulham have completed the signing of Belgium striker Moussa Dembele from AZ Alkmaar for £5 million!

Man. United legend Paul Scholes says he has no plans to retire yet!

The 35-year-old midfield master told Sky Sports: "I haven't set any limits. I'll just keep going, hopefully keep playing well and getting in the team. My performances will decide when I finish!"

Rock-solid Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel has signed a two-year contract extension with The Reds to stay at Anfield until 2014!

The giant Slovakia star told the club's official website: "Liverpool deserve to win trophies and I'll help them do that. Before I came here people thought I wasn't good enough, but I've shown I am!"

Arsenal have been hit by the news that in-form midfielder Samir Nasri will miss the next month through injury!

The France star picked up a knee problem in the draw with Liverpool and needs minor surgery!

A late screamer by Roman Pavlyuchenko kept Tottenham's Champions League hopes alive as they lost 3-2 to Young Boys in Switzerland!

Spurs crumbled early on and were 3-0 down after just half an hour thanks to goals by Senad Lulic, Henri Bienvenu and Xavier Hochstrasser! But Sebastien Bassong's bullet header and Pavlyuchenko's blasted finish gave Spurs two away goals and hope for the second leg!

Real Madrid have announced the signing of silky playmaker Mesut Ozil from Werder Bremen for £12.4 million!

The Germany hero, who was one of the stars of World Cup 2010, had been linked with a big-money move to Man. United!

Tottenham get their first taste of Champions League football tonight as they take on Swiss side Young Boys!

Spurs captain Ledley King misses the trip to Berne with a knee injury, while Jermaine Jenas, David Bentley, Jonathan Woodgate and Jamie O'Hara are also ruled out!

Man. City have finally agreed a deal to sign Aston Villa midfielder James Milner!

The England international has signed a five year-deal at City, with classy playmaker Stephen Ireland going the other way as part of a massive £24 million deal!

AC Milan are set to snap up Ghana hero Kevin Prince-Boateng on loan, even though Genoa have already signed him from Portsmouth!

Ex-Hull midfielder Geovanni has joined MLS giants San Jose Earthquakes following his release by The Tigers this summer!

Our spies reckon Hull are close to agreeing a loan deal with Arsenal for their wonderkid striker Jay Simpson!

Simpson's agent told the Hull Daily Mail: "Should the clubs come to an agreement, I can't see there being any problems. Jay sees Hull as a good club and feels it'd be a good move for him!"

Top keeper Brad Jones has completed his move from Middlesbrough to Liverpool for £2.3 million!

The Australia shot-stopper will qualify as a 'home-grown' player for The Reds under the new Premier League rules!

Gary Speed has been named as the new Sheffield United manager following Kevin Blackwell's exit from Bramall Lane!

The ex-Bolton, Newcastle, Everton and Leeds midfielder told the club's official website: "I thank the board for putting their faith in me to take the club forward! I am delighted my first managerial role is with The Blades!"

Craig Bellamy has completed a shock loan move to Cardiff after being told he wouldn't be included in Man. City 25-man squad this season!

The Wales hero told a press conference: "My wife and kids live here and I've spent the last six years travelling! I left home at 15 and I've always wanted to come back!"

Ex-England Under-21 striker Matt Derbyshire has joined Birmingham on a season-long loan from Olympiakos!

Stoke could be about to break their transfer record again, after being linked with a £9 million move for Wigan striker Hugo Rodallega!

Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas has been linked with a £10 million move to Serie A giants Juventus!

Santos wonderkid Neymar will decide whether to join Chelsea or stay in Brazil this week!

The 18-year-old goal machine is valued at around £24 million and his agent told the Daily Mirror: "Neymar and his family will decide what they want. We'll have a conversation with Santos and everything will be decided this week!"

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi says he wants his Argentina team-mate Javier Mascherano to join him at the Nou Camp!

Masch has been linked with a move away from Liverpool and Messi told Sky Sports: "He'd be a great boost for Barca! He has the quality and character to fit in perfectly!"

Arsenal keeper Manuel Almunia says he could leave the club if The Gunners sign Mark Schwarzer or Shay Given!

Almunia told the London Evening Standard: "It's difficult to concentrate because speculation is always in the news! If somebody comes in, I'll have to talk about my future at Arsenal!"

Sunderland goal king Darren Bent talks about his favourite computer games, music and gadgets in this week's mag!

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Man. United opened up their season with an easy win after they cruised past Newcastle 3-0 at Old Trafford last night!

Paul Scholes ran the game for The Red Devils, while cool finishes by Dimitar Berbatov, Darren Fletcher and Ryan Giggs wrapped up the points!

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Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been passed fit for their massive clash against Man. United tonight!

The Magpies will be without injured stars Dan Gosling, Danny Simpson, Leon Best and Steven Taylor, while The Red Devils are missing Rio Ferdinand, Anderson and Owen Hargreaves!

Man. City hero Carlos Tevez chats to the UK's No.1 footy mag this week!

The Argentina superstar said: "Our aim is to fight for the title!" For the full interview, buy this week's issue of MATCH!

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina made a massive mistake to gift Arsenal a 1-1 draw in their big clash at Anfield on Sunday!

The Reds, who had Joe Cole sent off on his Prem debut, took the lead when David Ngog smashed the ball into the top corner! But Reina spilled the ball into his own net after fumbling a cross to hand The Gunners a point!

Leeds won their first point back in the Championship after holding Nottingham Forest to a 1-1 draw at the City Ground on Sunday!

Forest took the lead when Dexter Blackstock headed home Chris Gunter's cross, but Lloyd Sam's glancing header silenced the home fans to seal a draw!

Defending champions Chelsea started this season like they ended the last one, after smashing West Brom 6-0 at Stamford Bridge!

Blues goal machine Didier Drogba hit a quality hat-trick, Florent Malouda bagged a brace and Frank Lampard also ripped the net as The Blues ran riot at Stamford Bridge!

Here's the rest of this weekend's Championship results!

Barnsley 1-0 Crystal Palace
Derby 1-2 Cardiff
Doncaster 1-1 Bristol City
Leicester 0-0 Middlesbrough
Portsmouth 1-1 Reading
Watford 2-2 Coventry

Chris Burke hit the winner as Cardiff grabbed all three points against Derby at Pride Park!

The flying winger set up Michael Chopra for the opener and then sealed the win late on after Tomasz Cywka equalised for The Rams!

Deadly striker Grant Holt scored a stoppage-time winner as Norwich beat Scunthorpe 1-0 to bag their first league win of the season!

There was also an injury-time strike in the clash between Ipswich and Burnley, where Clarke Carlisle's late header cancelled out Jon Stead's opener!

Swansea bounced back from their opening-day defeat at Hull with an easy 4-0 win over Preston!

Neat finishes by Stephen Dobbie, Darren Pratley and Nathan Dyer had The Swans coasting to victory, before David Cotterill's penalty rounded off the hammering!

QPR won their second league game in a row after battering Sheffield United 3-0 thanks to strikes by Hogan Ephraim, Jamie Mackie and Adel Taarabt! Blades boss Kevin Blackwell quit after the game!

The result puts Rangers joint-top with Millwall, who thrashed Hull 4-0 after a double by Steve Morison, and goals by Kevin Lisbie and Liam Trotter!

Birmingham came from 2-0 down against ten-man Sunderland to draw 2-2 thanks to goals by Scott Dann and Liam Ridgewell!

There were also draws elsewhere as Bolton's clash with Fulham and Tottenham's game against Man. City finished goalless!

Slick striker Nikola Kalinic scored the only goal of the game as Blackburn sunk Everton 1-0 at Ewood Park!

Kalinic pounced in the 14th minute after a terrible mistake by Toffees keeper Tim Howard to give Rovers the points!

Blackpool made a dream start to their first-ever Premier League season after a stunning 4-0 victory over Wigan at the DW Stadium!

Marlon Harewood scored twice on his Seasiders debut, and goals by Gary Taylor-Fletcher and Alex Baptiste wrapped up the crazy win!

A wonder strike by David Jones and Steven Fletcher's thumping header gave Wolves all three points against Stoke!

Abdoulaye Faye set up a nervy finish when he headed home to make it 2-1, but it was a bad day for The Potters, who saw record signing Kenwyne Jones limp off injured early on!

Aston Villa put their off-field problems behind them to thrash West Ham 3-0 at Villa Park!

Goals by Stewart Downing and Stiliyan Petrov put The Villans in charge, before want-away midfielder James Milner slammed home a third!

Here's the rest of this weekend's action!

Saturday
Barnsley v Crystal Palace
Derby v Cardiff
Doncaster v Bristol City
Portsmouth v Reading
Scunthorpe v Norwich
Swansea v Preston
Watford v Coventry

Sunday
Nottingham Forest v Leeds

Giant defender Kyle Bartley could start for Sheffield United this weekend after joining The Blades on a season-long loan from Arsenal!

Their opponents QPR will give playmaker Akos Buzsaky a late fitness test on a thigh injury ahead of the clash at Bramall Lane!

Classy midfielder Robert Koren has signed for Hull on a two-year contract after being released by West Brom earlier this summer!

The Slovenia captain could make his Tigers debut against Millwall this weekend if he gets international clearance!

Midfielder Jack Cork is back in Burnley’s squad for Saturday’s crunch clash with Ipswich after re-joining The Clarets on loan from Chelsea!

The Tractor Boys are set to be without injured trio Gareth McAuley, Mark Kennedy and Carlos Edwards for the match at Portman Road!

Leicester face Middlesbrough in one of the biggest Championship clashes this weekend, with both sides looking to bounce back from opening-day defeats!

Boro are without injured midfielder Gary O’Neil, but Barry Robson, Kris Boyd and Kevin Thomson are all fit after playing for Scotland in midweek! The Foxes will give a debut to new signing Michael Lamey, but on-loan defender Miguel Vitor is out with a thigh injury!

Chelsea start the defence of their title against Prem new boys West Brom on Saturday!

In the rest of the weekend’s opening-day action, Blackburn host Everton, Bolton face Fulham, Birmingham travel to Sunderland and Wigan tackle Blackpool!

Title contenders Liverpool and Arsenal go head-to-head in a massive clash at Anfield on Sunday!

The Reds could include new boy Christian Poulsen in their team, while The Gunners will give debuts to summer signings Laurent Koscielny and Marouane Chamakh!

James Milner has been named in Aston Villa’s squad for Saturday’s game against West Ham, despite being linked with a move to Man. City!

The Hammers are without injured midfielder Jack Collison and new signing Thomas Hitzlsperger is also struggling with a thigh injury!

Stoke’s £8 million record signing Kenwyne Jones will have a late fitness test ahead of Saturday’s trip to Wolves!

Wanderers are sweating on the fitness of star striker Kevin Doyle, but Jelle van Damme, Steven Mouyokolo and Steven Fletcher should all make their debuts!

The Premier League is back this weekend and it all kicks off on Saturday lunchtime when Tottenham take on Man. City at White Hart Lane!

Gareth Bale should recover from a bruised leg to start for Spurs, while City are expected to give debuts to summer signings David Silva, Jerome Boateng, Yaya Toure and Aleksandar Kolarov!

Hull are close to sealing a deal for Slovenia playmaker Robert Koren!

Birmingham have recalled keeper Colin Doyle from his loan spell at Coventry following Ben Foster's back injury!

Ipswich and Celtic are fighting it out to sign Cardiff striker Ross McCormack!

Burnley midfielder Chris McCann will be out of action for six months after having knee surgery!

Clarets boss Brian Laws told the club's official website: "Chris has had niggles consistently over a period of time and needs a full reconstruction of the cruciate ligament. It's devastating news!"

Ipswich have agreed a fee with Wigan for striker Jason Scotland, but tons of other clubs are interested in the Trinidad & Tobago star!

Latics boss Roberto Martinez told BBC Sport: "There's been a bid accepted from Ipswich, but another two Championship clubs have enquired about his availability. Jason will make a decision in the next 24 hours!"

Steve Coppell has resigned as manager of Bristol City, just weeks after taking charge of The Robins!

New boss Keith Millen has signed a three-year deal at Ashton Gate after Coppell chose to retire from football management!

Liverpool have been linked with a £20 million move for West Ham striker Carlton Cole and a £14 million bid for Aston Villa duo Stephen Warnock and Stiliyan Petrov!

Man. United have agreed a deal to sign Vitoria Guimaraes striker Bebe!

Aston Villa, Everton, Sunderland, Chelsea, Stoke and Tottenham are all scrapping it out to sign Nice's £13 million-rated hitman Loic Remy!

Bolton have completed the signing of striker Tom Eaves from Oldham for £200,000!

Fulham defender Philippe Senderos has been ruled out for six months after rupturing his Achilles tendon!

Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld said: "It's an unbelievable setback for Philippe! A terrible blow for him, his club and the national team!"

Man. United striker Danny Welbeck has joined Sunderland on a season-long loan deal!

The Black Cats reckon The Red Devils wonderkid is the ideal man to replace Kenwyne Jones, who's joined Stoke for £8 million!

Liverpool have completed the signing of tough-tackling midfielder Christian Poulsen from Juventus for £4.5 million!

The Reds have also agreed a £2.5 million fee with Middlesbrough for Australia keeper Brad Jones!

Check out the Carling Cup second round clashes!

Accrington v Newcastle
Birmingham v Rochdale
Blackburn v Norwich
Bradford v Preston
Brentford v Hull
Crewe v Ipswich
Everton v Huddersfield
Fulham v Port Vale
Hartlepool v Wigan
Leeds v Leicester
Leyton Orient v West Brom
Millwall v Middlesbrough
MK Dons v Blackpool
Morecambe v Burnley
Peterborough v Cardiff
Portsmouth v Crystal Palace
Reading v Northampton
Scunthorpe v Sheffield Wednesday
Sunderland v Colchester
Southampton v Bolton
Stoke v Shrewsbury
Tranmere v Swansea
Watford v Notts County
West Ham v Oxford
Wolves v Southend

England take on Hungary at Wembley tonight - the first game they've played since their awful showing at World Cup 2010!

Fabio Capello could give a debut to Fulham striker Bobby Zamora, while Arsenal wonderkid Jack Wilshere will be the 10th youngest England international of all time if he plays!

Check out the results from the first round!

Aldershot 0-3 Watford
Barnsley 0-1 Rochdale
Bradford 2-1 Nottingham Forest (AET)
Brentford 2-1 Cheltenham
Cardiff 4-1 Burton Albion
Chesterfield 1-2 Middlesbrough
Crewe 1-0 Derby
Doncaster 1-2 Accrington (AET)
Exeter 2-3 Ipswich (AET)
Hartlepool 2-0 Sheffield United
Hereford 0-3 Colchester
Leeds 4-0 Lincoln
Leicester 4-3 Macclesfield
MK Dons 2-1 Dagenham & Redbridge
Morecambe 2-0 Coventry
Northampton 2-0 Brighton
Norwich 4-1 Gillingham
Oxford 6-1 Bristol Rovers
Peterborough 4-1 Rotherham
Plymouth 0-1 Notts County
QPR 1-3 Port Vale
Scunthorpe 2-1 Oldham
Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bury
Shrewsbury 4-3 Charlton
Southampton 2-0 Bournemouth
Southend 3-2 Bristol City (AET)
Stockport 0-5 Preston
Swansea 3-0 Barnet
Swindon 1-2 Leyton Orient
Torquay 0-1 Reading
Walsall 0-1 Tranmere
Wycombe 1-2 Millwall (AET)
Yeovil 0-1 Crystal Palace

West Brom are lining up a shock swoop for rapid Liverpool striker David Ngog!

Blackpool have completed the signing of Marlon Harewood, Craig Cathcart, Malaury Martin, Ludovic Sylvestre and Elliot Grandin!

Tottenham have been linked with a shock move for defender William Gallas after his deal ran out with Arsenal this summer!

Striker Kenwyne Jones has completed his move to Stoke from Sunderland for a club record £8 million!

The Trinidad & Tobago international told the club's official website: "This is an exciting new chapter in my career! I'm looking forward to the challenge of helping Stoke build upon the progress it has made over the past two years in the Premier League!"

Rumours are flying around that Mark Schwarzer has handed in a transfer request at Fulham!

The news comes after Arsenal were linked with a £2 million move for the Australia No.1!

Slick defender Ricardo Carvalho is set to link up with old manager Jose Mourinho after Real Madrid agreed a £6.7 million fee with Chelsea for the Portugal star!

Carvalho told a Spanish newspaper: "It'd be a dream to play for the best club in the world and follow the orders of the best coach in history!"

Speedy striker Craig Bellamy says he could quit football if he gets left out of Man. City's 25-man Prem squad!

The Wales hitman told a press conference: "If I don't get in the squad I don't know what I'll do! I might finish, full stop or look at every option. This game is ruthless!"

Leicester have signed defender Michael Lamey on a free transfer following a successful trial at the Walkers Stadium!

Birmingham keeper Colin Doyle has joined Coventry on a one-month loan!

Hull are tracking Arsenal striker Jay Simpson, who impressed on loan at QPR last season!

Defender Stephen Jordan has joined Sheffield United from Burnley on a one-year deal!

Blades boss Kevin Blackwell told BBC Radio Sheffield: "He's an option at left-back who played 26 times for Burnley last year, and 26 times the year before. He's solid!"

Middlesbrough have been hit by a huge double injury blow!

Wonderkid striker Jonathan Franks is out for three months with a herniated disc in his back, while midfielder Willo Flood will miss six months with a dislocated knee!

Giant Hull midfielder Seyi Olofinjana has joined Cardiff on a season-long loan deal!

The powerful Nigeria international joins Jason Koumas, Tom Heaton and Danny Drinkwater on loan at the Cardiff City Stadium this season!

Swansea have completed the signing of speedy winger Scott Sinclair from Chelsea for a fee that could rise to £1 million!

Swans boss Brendan Rodgers told the club's official website: "It's massive for us because he's a big talent! With this group of players, style of football, fantastic fans and a manager who knows him well, it'll be a great club for his development!"

Martin O'Neill has resigned as Aston Villa manager!

The ex-Celtic boss told the club's official website: "I've enjoyed my time at Aston Villa and it's obviously a wrench to be leaving such a magnificent club. I'd like to pay tribute to the players, my coaching staff and the supporters for all their support!"

Newcastle are close to sealing a season-long loan deal for Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa!

West Brom have signed left-back Nicky Shorey from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee!

Birmingham are tracking AZ Alkmaar's £5 million-rated striker Moussa Dembele!

Man. City hero Carlos Tevez says he's well happy with life at Eastlands!

The Argentina superstar told Sky Sports: "The manager has helped me recover my confidence! Things have worked well for me and that's the reason I have achieved such a high level!"

Darren Bent has been ruled out of England's friendly with Hungary on Wednesday after picking up a back injury!

Bent is the fourth player to drop out of Fabio Capello's squad after Ben Foster pulled out injured and Wes Brown and Paul Robinson retired from international football!

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Chelsea captain John Terry says after winning the Premier League and FA Cup last season, there's even more to come from The Blues!

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Chelsea have won the first silverware of the season after beating Man. United 4-1 on penalties in front of a packed Wembley!

After a 2-2 draw thanks to goals by Nani, Ricardo Carvalho, Frank Lampard and Wayne Rooney, The Blues saw off The Red Devils on spot-kicks!

Man. United boss Sir Alex Ferguson was well impressed with Paul Scholes' display in the Community Shield win over Chelsea!

Fergie told BBC Sport: "He's just an incredible footballer! It's a phenomenon that he goes out there and becomes Man Of The Match approaching his 36th birthday!"

Midfielders
Gareth Barry, Steven Gerrard, Adam Johnson, Frank Lampard, James Milner, Ashley Young, Theo Walcott, Jack Wilshere.

Forwards
Carlton Cole, Wayne Rooney, Bobby Zamora.

Here's the squad for Wednesday's friendly against Hungary!

Goalkeepers
Frankie Fielding, Joe Hart, Scott Loach.

Defenders
Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole, Michael Dawson, Kieran Gibbs, Phil Jagielka, Glen Johnson, John Terry.

Fabio Capello has included just ten players that played at the 2010 World Cup for England's friendly against Hungary on Wednesday!

Uncapped trio Jack Wilshere, Bobby Zamora and Kieran Gibbs have all been included in Capello's squad!

Title favourites Middlesbrough were stunned 3-1 by Ipswich thanks to goals by Tommy Smith, Tamas Priskin and Jon Stead! Here's the rest of the results:

Cardiff 1-1 Sheffield United
Crystal Palace 3-2 Leicester
Hull 2-0 Swansea
Leeds 1-2 Derby
Preston 0-2 Doncaster
Reading 1-2 Scunthorpe

Freddy Eastwood scored a silky double as Coventry beat Portsmouth 2-0 at the Ricoh Arena!

Like Pompey, Burnley were playing back in the Championship after relegation last season, but they started with a win as Chris Iwelumo's header sunk Nottingham Forest 1-0!

QPR went top of the Championship table after the first weekend after they thrashed sorry Barnsley 4-0 at Loftus Road!

Penalties by Heidar Helguson and Adel Taarabt, and tap-ins by Jamie Mackie and Fitz Hall gave Rangers a dream start to the season!

David James suffered a nightmare debut for Bristol City as The Robins were crushed 3-0 by Championship new boys Millwall!

Both sides finished the game with ten men after Damion Stewart and Darren Carter saw red, but goals by Darren Ward, Danny Schofield and Paul Robinson sealed the win!

Gossips reckon Arsenal are ready to launch a crazy bid for Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina!

The Gunners have been linked with a massive £25 million move for the Spain keeper!

Norwich and Watford got the new Championship season off to a flyer as they played out a five-goal thriller at Carrow Road on Friday night!

Andrew Crofts and Michael Nelson scored for The Canaries, but John Eustace's strike and Danny Graham's double gave The Hornets the three points!

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Saturday
Bristol City v Millwall
Coventry v Portsmouth
Crystal Palace v Leicester
Hull v Swansea
Preston v Doncaster
QPR v Barnsley
Reading v Scunthorpe

Sunday
Cardiff v Sheffield United

Ipswich wonderkid Connor Wickham is out of Saturday's clash with title favourites Middlesbrough after injuring his ankle in training!

Boro, who've splashed out £5 million this summer, have included new signings Kris Boyd, Nicky Bailey, Andy Halliday, Tarmo Kink, Stephen McManus and Kevin Thomson in their squad!

Leeds play their first Championship game since 2007 this weekend, but will be without injured trio Robert Snodgrass,
Patrick Kisnorbo and Billy Paynter!

Their opponents at Elland Road are Derby, who should include Dean Leacock, Gareth Roberts and Russell Anderson in their team after knocks!

Burnley are set to give new signings Dean Marney, Lee Grant, Chris Iwelumo and Ross Wallace their debuts this weekend!

The Clarets new boys should start against Nottingham Forest, who will hand fitness tests to Paul McKenna, Dexter Blackstock, Wes Morgan, Kelvin Wilson and Paul Anderson!

The Championship is back and the action kicks off tonight with new boys Norwich taking on Watford at Carrow Road!

Canaries hitman Grant Holt could miss the clash, while defender Steven Smith is also doubtful! The Hornets could hand new signings Rene Gilmartin and Tom Aldred their debuts!

Awesome midfielder Cesc Fabregas says he's staying with Arsenal after tons of speculation linking him with Barcelona all summer!

The Spain playmaker released an official statement saying: "I can assure the fans that negotiations have ended. I will be 100 per cent focused on playing for Arsenal. I am an Arsenal player and as soon as I step out on to the pitch, that is the only club I will be thinking about!"

The Premier League's top two teams go head-to-head this Sunday as Chelsea battle Man. United at Wembley in the Community Shield!

The Blues will be without injured keeper Petr Cech, but Yossi Benayoun could make his debut! United are missing Rio Ferdinand and Michael Carrick through injury!

Check out who the British sides will face in the Europa League play-offs!

Celtic v
Utrecht

CSKA Sofia v
TNS

Dundee United v
AEK Athens

Liverpool v
Trabzonspor

Odense v
Motherwell

Rapid Vienna v
Aston Villa

Timisoara v
Man. City

Blackburn have completed the signing of Man. United striker Mame Diouf on a season-long loan!

Arsenal are lining up a move for Roma defender Philippe Mexes after Sol Campbell chose to join Newcastle!

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson wants to beef up his squad with the double signing of Man. City duo Shaun Wright-Phillips and Wayne Bridge!

The Reds look like missing out on Belgium midfielder Steven Defour though - he's set to stay at Standard Liege for another season!

West Ham have completed the signing of New Zealand defender Winston Reid after his impressive displays at the World Cup!

The big centre-back joins from FC Midtjylland for a massive £4 million!

Man. City have turned down a £4 million bid from Sunderland for speedy defender Nedum Onuoha!

Our spies reckon City want more than £5 million for the ex-England Under-21 star!

Man. United midfielder Michael Carrick will miss the start of the season with an ankle injury!

Red Devils boss Sir Alex Ferguson told Sky Sports: "Michael hurt his ankle on Wednesday! It's nothing serious, but he'll be out for a couple of weeks so will miss the start of the season!"

Check out the full draw for the Champions League Play-offs!

Basel v
FC Sheriff

Braga v
Sevilla

Dynamo Kiev v
Ajax

FK Partizan v
Anderlecht

Rosenborg v
Copenhagen

Salzburg v
Hapoel Tel-Aviv

Sparta Prague v
MSK Zilina

Werder Bremen v
Sampdoria

Zenit St. Petersburg v
Auxerre

Young Boys v
Tottenham

Tottenham have been given a great draw for the Champions League play-offs after being paired with Swiss side Young Boys!

Spurs will be hoping to win so they can join Chelsea, Man. United and Arsenal in the group stages!

Liverpool are into the Europa League play-offs after cruising to a 4-0 aggregate win over Rabotnicki in the third qualifying round!

The Reds, who led 2-0 after the first leg, completely outclassed the Macedonian side at Anfield with David Ngog's header and Steven Gerrard's cool penalty wrapping up the win!

Celtic's Champions League hopes are over for another season after they crashed out 4-2 on aggregate against Braga!

Goals by new signings Gary Hooper and Efrain Juarez gave The Bhoys a 2-1 victory at Celtic Park, but they weren't able to come back from their 3-0 first leg hammering!

Cardiff have signed skilful playmaker Jason Koumas on a season-long loan from Wigan!

The midfielder returns to Wales after a successful loan spell with The Bluebirds back in 2005-06!

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Millwall have snapped up Preston midfielder Darren Carter on a three-month loan!

The 26-year-old former Birmingham and West Brom playmaker could make his Lions debut against Bristol City this weekend!

Swansea midfielder Darren Pratley is close to signing a new deal with The Swans!

Brendan Rodgers told BBC Sport Wales: "It's my number one objective to make sure one of the top midfield players in the Championship stays here! We're hoping it'll be concluded soon!"

Bristol City have been hit by the news that striker Nicky Maynard is out for a month with a knee injury!

Robins assistant manager Keith Millen told Sky Sports: "Nicky Maynard's situation is a major concern! The injury's not responding to treatment or clearing up as quickly as we had hoped!"

Midfielder Darrel Russell has joined Preston on a free transfer from Norwich!

The Lilywhites new boy told the club's official website: "It was a no-brainer! The club are trying to play the right way and have the right mentality of bringing young lads through to progress!"

Cardiff have turned down a £1 million offer from Nottingham Forest for tricky winger Peter Whittingham!

Last season's Championship top scorer, who's out of contract at the end of the season, is also being chased by Burnley!

Bolton are tracking Man. United wonderkid Tom Cleverley after being told Arsenal won't be loaning out Jack Wilshere this season!

The Trotters have also wrapped up the signing of Ivan Klasnic on a free transfer from Nantes!

Sunderland are in talks with Man. City about signing Joe Hart on a season-long loan!

Birmingham could be ready to raid Juventus for Italy left-back Fabio Grosso on a season-long loan!

Chelsea are close to sealing a massive £18 million move for Benfica and Brazil midfielder Ramires!

Montpellier defender Emir Spahic looks set to be on his way to Arsenal!

The Bosnia hero told Sportssport.ba: "The most important thing is that negotiations go as planned and that the transfer gets completed soon! Arsenal are a great club!"

Chelsea new boy Yossi Benayoun can't wait to start playing for The Blues and is confident of replacing Joe Cole at Stamford Bridge!

The Israel star told the Daily Star: "I don't like to compare myself with any other player! I've come here to do my best and hopefully that'll be good enough!"

Our spies reckon Man. United are lining up a shock £19 million move for Real Madrid midfielder Lassana Diarra!

The ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Portsmouth ace looks like leaving the La Liga giants following their signing of Germany powerhouse Sami Khedira!

Celtic face a massive challenge tonight as they look to overturn a 3-0 first leg defeat against Braga in the Champions League qualifiers!

New striker Gary Hooper is set to make his competitive Bhoys debut, but Aiden McGeady, Mark Wilson, Darren O'Dea and Niall McGinn are all out!

West Ham have signed Tal Ben Haim on loan from Championship new boys Portsmouth!

Our spies reckon Hammers boss Avram Grant could try to make the move permanent in January!

Mark Hughes spoke to the media for the first time since joining Fulham and the former Man. City gaffer was in confident mood!

Hughesy said, "I made the decision that this is the right club for me at this time. It feels a good fit!"

Fernando Torres will be a Liverpool player next season after telling the club's website that he wants to stay at Anfield!

Reds fans will be chuffed about the news after the Spain hero was linked with moves to Chelsea and Man. City all summer!

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Tottenham wonderkid John Bostock is a transfer target for Hull manager Nigel Pearson!

The Tigers' head of football operations Adam Pearson told the Daily Mail: "John is a player the manager admires and hopefully we can get something sorted!"

New Leeds signing Alex Bruce says he turned down a move to Sheffield United before joining The Whites!

Bruce told Leeds' official website: "I went to Sheffield to see them last week, but when I got a phone call about Leeds' interest, my mind was all on coming here!"

Nottingham Forest striker Nathan Tyson has been linked with a move to Prem new boys Blackpool!

Our spies reckon The Seasiders want Tyson after finding out that striker Billy Clarke could miss the entire season with a knee injury!

Ipswich have agreed a deal to sign Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop!

The 27-year-old Hungary international will have a medical at Portman Road on Tuesday before completing his move to The Tractor Boys!

Class keeper David James has targeted winning more England caps after joining Bristol City!

The 40-year-old told BBC Sport: "I don't know what the future holds! I'll never retire from England, and hopefully my performances at Bristol City will keep me on the radar!"

Tottenham and Fulham will battle it out to sign Man. City striker Craig Bellamy!

Prem new boys Blackpool have had a £1 million bid rejected by Leicester for striker DJ Campbell!

Barcelona hero Lionel Messi is confident Cesc Fabregas will join the club this summer!

Fulham defender Brede Hangeland says he wants to stay at Craven Cottage and can't wait to work with Mark Hughes!

Hangeland told the Premier League's official website: "He knows what we can do and we're looking forward to working with him! We've got good players and hopefully he can move us in the right direction!"

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says Jack Wilshere could be the player to solve England's problems!

Wenger told the club's official website: "I believe he's stronger than last year and he has a big future! In 2012 he will be 20, so why not? You cannot rule it out!"

Stoke will not be signing West Ham's £9 million-rated goal machine Carlton Cole!

Potters boss Tony Pulis told Sky Sports: "There's no truth in it whatsoever! They've got to fill their papers and fill their television programmes, but I'll do all of my business with the clubs!"

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti has ruled out selling Ashley Cole to Real Madrid!

There were rumours at the weekend that England's first-choice left back wanted to quit Stamford Bridge, but Ancelotti told Sky Sports: "Ashley will not be sold at any price! We believe he's the best left-back in the world and because of this, he'll stay at this club!"

Sheffield United have been rocked by the news that powerful striker Darius Henderson will miss the start of the season through injury!

The big hitman could be out of action for four months after being told he needs surgery on a major hamstring injury!

Keeper Boaz Myhill has joined West Brom after Hull accepted a £1.5 million bid for the shot-stopper!

Baggies boss Roberto Di Matteo told BBC Sport: "I'm delighted to welcome Boaz to the club! He joins us at a good age and with a good pedigree!"

England keeper David James has completed a shock move to Bristol City after passing a medical and signing a one-year deal at Ashton Gate!

The Robins have also completed the signings of defenders Damion Stewart from QPR and Nicky Hunt from Bolton!

Arsenal are still hoping to sign Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer!

Wigan have completed the signing of defender Ronnie Stam from FC Twente for £3.3 million!

Lazio have signed left-back Javier Garrido from Man. City as a replacement for Aleksander Koralov who moved to Eastlands last week!

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson is planning a swoop for tough-tackling Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen!

The Reds see the Denmark anchorman as the perfect replacement for Javier Mascherano, who looks set to join Inter Milan in Serie A!

Stoke have been linked with a big-money move for lethal West Ham striker Carlton Cole!

Potters winger Matthew Etherington, who used to play with Cole at Upton Park, told The Sentinel: "On his day, he's one of the best strikers in the Premier League. When he's on it, he's unbelievable! It'd be a good move for him to come here!"

New Fulham boss Mark Hughes is ready to splash the cash to beef up The Cottagers’ squad ahead of the new season!

Our spies reckon Hughes could raid his old club Man. City to buy Stephen Ireland, Craig Bellamy and Roque Santa Cruz!

Aalesunds FK 1
Motherwell 1

APOEL Nicosia 1
Jablonec 0

AZ Alkmaar 2
IFK Gothenburg 0

Beroe 1
Rapid Vienna 1

Buducnost Podgorica 1
Brondby 2

Cercle Bruges 1
Anorthosis Famagusta 0

Crvena Zvezda 1
Slovan Bratislava 2

CSKA Sofia 3
Cliftonville 0

Dinamo Bucharest 3
Hajduk Split 1

Dnepr Mogilev 1
Banik Ostrava 0

Elfsborg 5
Teteks 0

FC Inter Turku 1
Genk 5

FC Nordsjaelland 0
Sporting Lisbon 1

FC Utrecht 1
Lucerne 0

Galatasaray 2
OFK Belgrade 2

Gyor ETO 0
Montpellier 1

Jagiellonia Bialystock 1
Aris Salonika 2

Kalmar 1
Levski Sofia 1

Karpaty Lviv 1
FC Zestafoni 0

Maccabi Haifa 1
Dinamo Minsk 0

Maritimo 8
Bangor City 2

Molde 2
Stuttgart 3

MyPa 1
Timisoara 2

NK Maribor 3
Hibernian 0

Odense BK 5
Zrinjski Mostar 2

Olympiakos 2
Maccabi Tel-Aviv 1

Plzen 1
Besiktas 1

Randers FC 2
Lausanne Sports 3

Ruch Chorzow 1
Austria Vienna 3

Shamrock Rovers 0
Juventus 2

Sibir Novosibirsk 1
Apollon Limassol 0

SK Sturm Graz 2
Dinamo Tbilisi 0

Spartak Zlatibor 2
Dnipro 1

Wisla Krakow 0
FK Qarabag 1

Speedy striker David Ngog struck twice as Liverpool sunk Rabotnicki 2-0 in their Europa League third qualifying round first leg in Macedonia!

Ngog's cool lofted finish and neat six-yard volley puts The Reds in control of the tie and gives new manager Roy Hodgson his first competitive win in charge of The Reds!

Portsmouth keeper David James has been linked with a shock move to Bristol City!

Our spies reckon the England keeper is also being chased by Prem duo Sunderland and Fulham!

Coventry have completed the signing of striker Clive Platt from Colchester on a one-year deal!

Sky Blues boss Aidy Boothroyd told BBC Coventry & Warwickshire: "Clive is one of the most under-rated players I've ever worked with!"

Liverpool heroes Steven Gerrard, Jamie Carragher and Glen Johnson have all been rested for The Reds' Europa League qualifier against Rabotnicki Skopje tonight!

Reds manager Roy Hodgson is also without Joe Cole, Pepe Reina, Fernando Torres, Dirk Kuyt, Maxi Rodriguez and Javier Mascherano for the tricky trip to Macedonia!

Arsenal are tracking Stuttgart's £18.5 million-rated defender Serdar Tasci!

Chelsea are close to wrapping up the signing of Brazil midfielder Ramires for £17 million from Benfica!

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson wants Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov to replace Javier Mascherano at Anfield!

Liverpool new boy Milan Jovanovic is mega confident ahead of his first season in English football!

The Serbia international told Sky Sports: "People don't understand why I said no to Real Madrid, but maybe I'm special! Now I only want to look forward and play for Liverpool!"

Newcastle have been hit by the news that rock-solid defender Steven Taylor will miss the start of the season!

The Magpies, who beefed up their defence with the signing of Sol Campbell this week, will be without Taylor until October!

Fulham have named Mark Hughes as their new manager on a two-year deal!

The ex-Man. City, Blackburn and Wales boss told The Cottagers' official website: "I'm happy to have joined Fulham. I'm confident that with additions to the squad, hard work and commitment, we can move this club forward in the right direction!"

Celtic's chances of qualifying for the Champions League look over after they were crushed 3-0 by Braga in the first leg of their third qualifying round match in Portugal!

Goals by Osorio Alan, Uwa Echiejile and Nascimento Matheus means The Bhoys now have it all to do at Celtic Park in the second leg!

Ipswich striker Jon Stead has turned down the chance to join Bristol City!

The Robins had a bid of around £200,000 accepted by The Tractor Boys, but Stead has decided against a switch to Ashton Gate!

Middlesbrough have made their sixth summer signing after snapping up Estonia striker Tarmo Kink from Gyori ETO!

Boro boss Gordon Strachan told the club's official website: "We're delighted to sign him! He's a good ball player and he's got a good left foot!"

Ipswich striker Kevin Lisbie has signed for Championship new boys Millwall on a season-long loan!

The ex-Charlton striker joins James Henry at The New Den, who's also agreed a switch to The Lions from Reading!

Wednesday, July 28
AIK 0
Rosenborg 1

Ajax 1
PAOK Salonika 1

BATE Borisov 0
FC Copenhagen 0

Debrecen 0
Basel 2

FC Aktobe 1
Hapoel Tel-Aviv 0

Partizan Belgrade 3
HJK Helsinki 0

Sheriff Tiraspol 1
Dinamo Zagreb 1

Young Boys 2
Fenerbahce 2

Tuesday, July 27
Dynamo Kiev 3
Gent 0

Litex Lovech 1
MSK Zilina 1

Omonia Nicosia 1
Red Bull Salzburg 1

Sparta Prague 1
Lech Poznan 0

TNS 1
Anderlecht 3

Celtic travel to Portugal tonight to face Braga in the Champions League third qualifying round!

The SPL giants are without injured duo Darren O'Dea and Niall McGinn, but winger Aiden McGeady has shake off a thigh problem and could play! New signing Gary Hooper is in the squad, but isn't match-fit!

Marseille are tracking Man. City strikers Emmanuel Adebayor and Roque Santa Cruz!

Fulham and Birmingham are fighting it out to sign Monaco striker Eidur Gudjohnsen!

Arsenal are planning a double swoop for Italy keeper Federico Marchetti and Germany defender Per Mertesacker!

Man. United new boy Javier Hernandez says he's happy to fight for his place at Old Trafford this season!

The Mexico hero told the Premier League's official website: "There will always be competition at Man. United because there are world-famous players. I'll try to do my best and let the manager decide!"

Our spies reckon Liverpool have had a £2.75 million offer for Luke Young accepted by Aston Villa!

Villa boss Martin O'Neill told BBC Sport: "There's been an offer from a club, which Luke is mulling over. He needs to play some football soon, so we'll see how that develops!"

West Ham have turned down an offer from Tottenham for tough-tackling midfielder Scott Parker!

Hammers chairman David Sullivan told the club's official website: "I made a promise that I would not sell Scott and I will not, for any amount of money, break that promise to the West Ham supporters! Scott is not for sale at any price!"

Newcastle have snapped up Sol Campbell on a free transfer after his deal with Arsenal ended!

The big defender told The Magpies' official website: "I couldn't have wished for a better move! To join a club such as Newcastle United, with its proud tradition and magnificent support, is absolutely tremendous for me!"

Nottingham Forest gaffer Billy Davies has rubbished reports he wants to sign Arsenal wonderkid Jay Simpson!

Davies told the Nottingham Evening Post: "I've recommended that we bring in strikers, but he is not among them!"

Ipswich are close to wrapping up the signing of top keeper Marton Fulop from Sunderland!

Black Cats boss Steve Bruce told The Journal: "Fulop is on the edge of joining Ipswich. They're talking personal terms, so something should be finalised shortly!"

Tottenham defender Jonathan Woodgate is set to miss out on a place in Spurs' 25-man Premier League squad this season because of a groin injury!

Gaffer Harry Redknapp told BBC Sport: "Woody's nowhere near right now! I couldn't put him in my 25. It's just impossible at the moment!"

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson says midfielder Javier Mascherano wants to leave Anfield!

Our spies reckon the Argentina captain will join Inter Milan for £25 million so he can link up with old manager Rafa Benitez!

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Millwall have agreed a deal to sign winger James Henry from Reading!

Ipswich are close to competing the signing of Cardiff left-back Mark Kennedy!

Swansea have handed a trial to former Holland Under-21 midfielder Kemy Agustien!

Bristol City defender Bradley Orr looks set to leave Ashton Gate this summer!

Robins boss Steve Coppell told the club's official website: "It looks like Bradley will be leaving the club. Brad is the kind of player I'd love to keep, but he wants a fresh challenge!"

Cardiff boss Dave Jones has ruled out becoming the new manager of Fulham!

The Bluebirds gaffer told BBC Sport: "I'm fully committed here and fully behind this football club! I can assure our fans that I am 100 per cent working at this football club!"

Coventry new boy Lee Carsley has been named as The Sky Blues' new captain!

Manager Aidy Boothroyd told BBC Sport: "As soon as I knew we could get him in, I decided he'd skipper the team. He's a natural captain and won't take anybody not giving their all!"

Awesome striker Gary Hooper has completed a £2.4 million move from Scunthorpe to Celtic!

Bhoys boss Neil Lennon told Sky Sports: "I'm pleased to get him, he's been on our radar for a while. We have a good player on our hands, his record is very good. It's not just goals, he can play a little bit as well!"

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says Ashley Cole won't be joining Real Madrid this summer!

Midfielder Stephen Ireland could leave Man. City after a bust-up with manager Roberto Mancini!

Newcastle are tracking highly-rated Marseille winger Hatem Ben Arfa!

Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce says there's no chance of him selling midfielder Brett Emerton this summer!

Big Sam told Sky Sports: "The injury has been frustrating for Brett, but I think this season is going to be the one where he shows his full potential again!"

Crazy Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini is set to return to training next week after missing six months with an ankle injury!

Toffees boss David Moyes told the club's official website: "He should be able to start a match in three weeks or so!"

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has ruled out a move for legendary striker Raul following his exit from Real Madrid!

Redknapp told Sky Sports News: "Raul is a great player, but I don't think he'd be a player we'd bring to Tottenham! Financially, I don't think it'd be possible!"

Gossips reckon Man. City are ready to launch a massive £70 million bid for Liverpool hot shot Fernando Torres!

City gaffer Roberto Mancini told The Guardian: "Torres is one of the best strikers in Europe and knows the Premier League very well! It depends on his situation and whether he wants to come!"

Cardiff striker Michael Chopra could leave the club if there isn't serious investment in new players!

Chopra said he's, “Well hacked off," as he thinks The Bluebirds will struggle in the Championship this season after selling Joe Ledley to Celtic and signing no stars!

Man. City are ready to make a final offer of £24 million for Aston Villa midfielder James Milner, after Martin O’Neill admitted his star man wants to leave!

Milner is rumoured to be unhappy about O’Neill's comments, but it seems likely he is on his way out.

Aston Villa have slapped a £30 million price tag on the midfield magician, so Man. City may need to offer City star Stephen Ireland as part of the deal!

Bristol City manager Steve Coppell has hinted he may need to make some signings before the new season begins!

The ex-Reading gaffer said, "I've got 20 players, following all the injuries, and we're a little short!"

Celtic are hoping to hold talks with England goalkeeper David James about a possible move to Parkhead!

The Bhoys are looking to sign a quality keeper this summer after losing Artur Boruc to Fiorentina. But manager Neil Lennon isn't getting carried away with things. He said, "We are still a long way off and it's early days in terms of negotiation."

James seems certain to leave Fratton Park after Portsmouth withdrew their contract offer!

Harry Redknapp thinks Tottenham can challenge for the Premier League title after the club's top four finish last season!

He said, "We've got the players, so we've got to aim for it. We could win it!"

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner wants to move to Man. City, according to The Villan's manager Martin O’Neill!

Man. City had a £20 million bid turned down in June, but O’Neill is now saying Milner can move if the price is right! The 24 year old is said to have refused to discuss a contract extension with Villa who are now holding out for nearer £30 million for the England ace!

Sven Goran Eriksson's agent, Athole Still says the ex-England manager is interested in taking the Fulham job!

French Champions Marseille are set to launch an £8 million bid for Wigan trickster Charles N’Zogbia!

Stoke have rejected Blackburn's bid for striker James Beattie!

Sami Khedira is eyeing a move to Real Madrid after the La Liga club revealed they wanted to sign him!

Man. City are in talks with Inter Milan over a summer swoop for Mario Balotelli!

Roberto Mancini has sparked a transfer storm in the USA by saying he could make a move for LA Galaxy striker Landon Donovan!

MLS bosses have said they don't want to lose their star man to another league this summer, but Mancini said, "Donovan is a good player. We will have to see!"

Former Everton midfielder Dan Gosling has signed for Newcastle on a four-year deal!

The 20 year old has been a free agent since Everton failed to offer him a new contract in writing last month and he's now bagged the biggest cash deal of his career!

Gosling said: "It's a brilliant move for me. Now that the deal is done I just can't wait to get started!”

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has completed his move for Wigan defender Titus Bramble after the two clubs agreed a fee of just over £1 million!

The much-improved centre-back has signed a three-year deal with The Black Cats, which will take him up to his 32nd birthday!

Bruce said, "It's a cracking deal and I'm delighted he's going to be a part of what we are trying to achieve here!”

Fulham's plans to make Martin Jol their new manager have fallen through, with the ex-Spurs boss now set to stay with Eredivisie giants Ajax!

Jol seemed ready to join Fulham after agreeing personal terms, but the Dutchman has changed his mind and now wants to stay. He said, "Ajax let me know they didn't want me to go, so I don't think I can leave at this time."

New Norwich signing John Ruddy saved a penalty and Simeon Jackson was in action last night as The Canaries drew 0-0 at League 2 new-boys Stevenage!

Preston star Paul Hayes scored twice as North End hammered Blackburn 3-0 at Deepdale last night!

Here's the rest of last night's matches involving Championship teams:

Burton 1-0 Sheff. United
Bury 4-0 Leeds
Rotherham 1-2 Leicester
Welling 1-2 Millwall XI
York 0-2 Barnsley

Preston manager Darren Ferguson says the club have turned a third bid for shot-stopper Andy Lonergan!

The 26-year-old keeper is wanted by Prem new-boys West Brom!

Portsmouth have removed their contract offer for keeper David James!

It means the England shot-stopper looks set to leave Fratton Park, with Celtic now the hot favourites to sign him after they sold Artur Boruc to Fiorentina!

Man. City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips has cut short his summer holiday to fight for a starting spot in Roberto Mancini's side!

With the £24 million capture of David Silva from Valencia it looked like SWP's days were numbered at Eastlands, but the England winger told Sky Sports: "It was disappointing with what happened at the World Cup. Now it's time to get the head down and get on with it again!"

The Cottagers are still battling it out with Ajax to land manager Martin Jol!

Reports from Holland reckon the ex-Spurs and Hamburg manager will remain with Ajax if he's given transfer funds, but the BBC has heard that Fulham are holding talks with the Dutch club today!

Gordon Strachan has said that Gary O'Neil will only be sold if Middlesbrough receive a serious offer!

Burnley have made a bid for Sheffield Wednesday keeper Lee Grant!

Tamas Priskin could be heading to Swansea as Brendan Rodgers' first signing!

Coventry want to take Everton striker Lukas Jutkiewicz on loan for the season!

Joe Cole has passed a medical at Anfield and has joined Liverpool on a four-year deal!

Barnsley's Player Of The Year Hugo Colace has put pen to paper on a new two-year deal!

The Argentina holding midfielder will wear the No.20 this season and after signing he told the club's official website: "I had many clubs wanting me to come to them, but after thinking long and hard I could not turn my back on the club and the supporters!"

Derby manager Nigel Clough has blasted reports that Rams striker Rob Hulse is going to Blackpool!

The Prem new-boys were linked with a £1 million move for Hulse, but Clough says they've had no contact from The Seasiders!

Didier Drogba's agent reckons the Chelsea megastar could be heading out of Stamford Bridge this summer!

Thierno Seydi told a radio station in France: "Today, he is at Chelsea but there might be some surprises before August 31. The only direct contact I had was with Man. City!"

Fulham may have to look elsewhere for a new manager, with news that Martin Jol won't be switching to Craven Cottage!

The ex-Spurs boss told Dutch paper De Telegraaf: "They were interested but in principle I will stay at Ajax!"

Roy Hodgson has made his first big signing of the summer after landing midfielder Joe Cole!

The England trickster was available on a free transfer after being released by Chelsea after seven years at Stamford Bridge!

Spurs and Arsenal will have to pay big money if they want to buy Ipswich wonderkid Connor Wickham!

The 17-year-old striker will cost £10 million!

New Hull boss Nigel Pearson is interested in Sunderland striker Martyn Waghorn!

Waghorn spent last season on loan with Pearson when he was manager of Leicester!

Sunderland defender Nyron Nosworthy is in talks with Sheffield United over a potential move to Bramall Lane!

Nosworthy played 19 games for The Blades while on loan with the club last season!

The transfer story of the summer still shows no sign of ending, with Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola saying today that he still wants to sign Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas!

Guardiola told a news conference: "I think bringing in Cesc will cost a lot. We want him to come, but if Arsenal don't want to negotiate, he won't come!"

Burnley winger Chris Eagles won't be moving to Rangers after all!

Both clubs had agreed a transfer fee, but Eagles decided not to move to the SPL champions! Rumours are flying around that Sunderland could now swoop for the ex-Man. United midfielder!

Aston Villa unveiled the club's new kits last night!

Check out Carlos Cuellar wearing the new home kit!

Man. City's summer spending spree looks set to continue with news that they are on the verge of buying a new left-back!

Serbia international Aleksandar Kolarov could move to Eastlands in a £17 million deal!

Man. United megastar Wayne Rooney is expected to sign a massive new deal with the Old Trafford side!

After firing 26 Prem goals last season, Rooney's new deal will see him pocket £140,000 a week for the next five years!

Ex-Reading and Watford boss Brendan Rodgers is set to become Swansea's next manager!

He'll replace Paulo Sousa who moved to Leicester!

Liverpool striker David Ngog wants to fight for his place under new boss Roy Hodgson!

Prem new-boys West Brom have been linked with a loan move for Ngog!

Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli could become a Prem star next season if reports that Man. United and Man. City are battling it out to sign him are true!

The Red Devils are said to have already put in a bid for the 19-year-old goal machine, with City set to meet with the club next week!

Middlesbrough are expected to announce the signing of Rangers midfielder Kevin Thomson in the next few days!

If the £2 million deal goes through for the 25-year-old he'll be Boro's fourth major signing of the summer!

Fresh from winning the World Cup, Spain and Real Madrid keeper Iker Casillas reckons the Bernabeu giants are close to signing Chelsea left-back Ashley Cole!

With ex-Blues boss Jose Mourinho now in charge at Real, Cole his hotly tipped to move to La Liga in a £30 million deal this summer!

Leicester winger Nicky Adams has told new boss Paulo Sousa that he wants to fight for a starting place next season!

Adams hardly played under former boss Nigel Pearson, but the 23-year-old told BBC Radio Leicester: "If he is going to give me a chance, I want to stay - for now that's the right decision!"

Tons of clubs are rumoured to be chasing Scunthorpe striker Gary Hooper!

Hooper hit 19 league goals last season and a big-money move to Blackpool, Celtic, Leeds, Derby or Preston could happen this summer!

With just over a month to go until the Prem season kicks off, Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has been linked with Dinamo Bucharest goal machine Andrei Cristea!

The Romania international was top scorer in Liga 1 last season with 16 goals and could cost just £1.5 million!

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard won't be moving to Real Madrid, according to the Spanish club's transfer consultant!

Ernesto Bronzetti reckons Jose Mourinho may have tried to sign Gerrard when he was manager of Chelsea, but Real won't make a bid because he's too expensive for a 30-year-old!

There's good news for Roy Keane today with news that Tractor Boys' winger Luca Civelli is targeting a return to action in Ipswich's season opener against Middlesbrough after an 18-month injury nightmare!

Civelli's been sidelined with a knee ligament injury, but after featuring in two pre-season friendlies, he told the club's official website: "If I carry on as I am I will be ready for the start of the season. If not the start, then two or three games in!"

Wales international midfielder Joe Ledley has joined Celtic on a four-year deal!

Cardiff's former winger becomes Neil Lennon's third signing of the summer after beating Stoke and Roma to Ledley's signature! Ledley told Celtic's official website: "This is the right time to leave Cardiff. Hopefully we can win the league and cups and it gives me the opportunity to play in Europe, too!"

Fernando Torres' potential move from Liverpool to Chelsea could now be on hold after the Spain striker picked up a hamstring injury in the World Cup final!

Chelsea are rumoured to want El Nino for £50 million, but reports in today's papers reckon a deal might be dead as Torres will miss the first month of the season!

Tottenham and Newcastle have been linked with Real Madrid legend Raul!

Newcastle are expected to seal a move for Dan Gosling in the next 24 hours!

Liverpool defender Philipp Degen has been told by boss Roy Hodgson that he can leave Anfield!

Blackpool have had bids rejected for Dundee United stars David Goodwillie and Garry Kenneth!

Former Arsenal midfielder Freddie Ljungberg could make a shock return to the Prem!

Tottenham striker Roman Pavlyuchenko is holding talks with Sporting Lisbon, according to his agent!

West Ham are chasing Argentina striker Milton Caraglio!

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp wants to give Robbie Keane's White Hart Lane career another chance!

Redknapp loaned Keane to Celtic last season where he scored 16 goals in 19 games, but the Spurs gaffer told Sky Sports: "If Robbie's not happy when the season starts and he's not playing then we'll sit down. If he wants to move, someone will have to buy him!"

Holland winger Dirk Kuyt has revealed that he wants to stay at Anfield!

Signed from Feyenoord for £10 million in 2006, Kuyt told Sky Sports: "Liverpool is a great club with a great history. Unfortunately in my four years I haven't won anything but hopefully in the future, I will still have that chance!"

West Ham won't give up on their chase for West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans!

The Upton Park side have already seen two offers rejected for the Scotland international and are rumoured to have increased their bid to £5.5 million!

MATCH has heard that Man. City winger Shaun Wright-Phillips might leave this summer!

Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs are all said to be interested in the 28-year-old!

Newcastle, Sunderland and West Ham are lining up a move for Dan Gosling!

The former Everton midfielder is leaving Goodison Park as a free agent!

A bullet header from Carles Puyol with 17 minutes remaining put Spain into their first ever World Cup final after a narrow 1-0 win against Germany in Durban!

Joachim Low's side had chances – Sergio Ramos appeared to catch Mesut Ozil in the area, while Toni Kroos had a shot well saved by Iker Casillas! But it was Spain's night as they repeated the same scoreline that beat Germany in the Euro 2008 Final!

Arsene Wenger has made his second big signing of the summer after swooping for Lorient centre-back Laurent Koscielny!

Wenger, who's handed Koscielny the No.6 shirt, told the club's official website: "He has shown he is mentally strong, he's a fighter and a very strong competitor. Koscielny is a great addition to our squad!"

Just days after taking over the Anfield hotseat, rumours are flying around that Roy Hodgson wants to sign ex-Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole!

Loads of Prem clubs including Spurs and Arsenal have been linked with the England star after he was released by Chelsea at the end of last season!

After signing Jerome Boateng, David Silva and Yaya Toure, Man. City could bring more big-names to Eastlands this summer after being linked with a move for German forward Lukas Podolski!

Man. City keeper Shay Given also reckons Roberto Mancini must lead the club to a Champions League spot next season or he could be sacked!

Sky Sports and ESPN have revealed their first live matches of the season!

Sky's first match will be Spurs v Man. City on August 14, followed by Liverpool v Arsenal a day later and Man. United v Newcastle on August 16! ESPN will show Chelsea v West Brom on the opening day of the season!

Thousands of fans turned out for Ghana's homecoming after the team were knocked out on penalties by Uruguay!

Loads of fans stayed late into the night at the country's Accra airport to welcome home Asamoah Gyan and the rest of The Black Stars!

Paul the famous octopus has predicted that Spain will beat Germany in tomorrow's World Cup semi-final!

The eight-legged mollusc who lives at the Sea Life aquarium in Oberhausen has successfully predicted all of Germany's five World Cup matches so far!

After an unforgettable World Cup, Diego Maradona is considering quitting as Argentina manager!

Maradona is said to have told a cable TV channel on the team's arrival back in Buenos Aires: "That's it, my cycle is over, I gave all I could!"

Uruguay and Holland are counting down the hours until they battle it out for a place in Sunday's World Cup final!

Dutch pair Robin van Persie and Joris Mathijsen have been passed fit for tonight's match, while Uruguay striker Luis Suarez will be suspended after his last-minute handball against Ghana!

Man. United centre-back Rio Ferdinand could be fit for the opening match of the season!

Rio is in the middle of a ten-week lay-off after injuring his knee in training ahead of England's World Cup campaign, but could line-up against Newcastle at Old Trafford on August 14!

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp has revealed that he'd love to bring ex-Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole to White Hart Lane!

Redknapp said: "There are lots of clubs in for him. We will have to wait and see!"

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Spain are through to their first ever World Cup semi-final after David Villa scored the only goal of the game against Paraguay!

Both sides missed a penalty in the second half, but Villa had the last laugh as his late strike went in off the woodwork!

The World Cup waved goodbye to Diego Maradona as his Argentina side were hammered 4-0 by Germany in their quarter-final clash!

After his second-half double, Miroslav Klose is now just one goal behind equalling Ronaldo's record of 15 goals at the World Cup!

Asamoah Gyan suffered the worst moment of his football career as Ghana were dramatically knocked out of the World Cup by Uruguay!

The score was tied at 1-1 in the last minute of extra time when Luis Suarez handled on the line to give Ghana a penalty to win the game! Gyan missed it and the game went to a penalty shoot-out, which Uruguay won 4-2!

The FA have confirmed that Fabio Capello will continue to stay as the England manager!

Club England Chairman Sir Dave Richards told thefa.com: "We're extremely disappointed at our performance in South Africa, but we remain convinced Fabio is the best man for the job. This will make us stronger for Euro 2012!"

After signing David Silva from Valencia on Wednesday, Man. City have added another player to their squad of stars today after landing Yaya Toure from Barcelona!

The Ivory Coast international joins his brother Kolo at Eastlands on a five-year deal and will fly out with the club on a pre-season tour of the USA later this month!

Ex-Spurs, Chelsea and England boss Glenn Hoddle has been linked with the vacant Fulham hotseat after Roy Hodgson moved to Liverpool yesterday!

Other managers on the shortlist include Tony Mowbray, Alan Curbishley, Sven-Goran Eriksson and Mark Hughes, but the club aren't expected to appoint a new boss until later this month!

Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli could move to Man. City if the price is right, according to his agent!

Man. City boss Roberto Mancini worked with speedy striker Balotelli when he was in charge of Inter and a move could happen if they pay the £32 million asking price!

New Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson has wasted no time in speaking to star striker Fernando Torres since taking over at Anfield yesterday!

With Barcelona, Chelsea and Man. City all rumoured to want Torres, Hodgson spoke to the goal machine ahead of Spain's quarter-final against Paraguay tomorrow! Roy will then try to persuade Torres to stay when they meet up after the World Cup!

Germany's World Cup star Mesut Ozil has hinted that he could play in the Prem one day!

The 21-year-old Werder Bremen midfielder has been awesome in Germany's run to the quarter-finals and he told The Sun: "Trophies are what matters to me. There are two teams in England always at the top. But the same is true for La Liga!"

Awesome Holland winger Arjen Robben will start against Brazil in tomorrow afternoon's World Cup quarter-final as manager Bert van Marwijk is set to name an unchanged side!

The Holland boss has sorted out any problems in the team after a Dutch newspaper reported that striker Robin van Persie said Wesley Sneijder should have been substituted instead of him in their victory over Slovakia!

With Brazil set to face Holland in their quarter-final clash tomorrow, there's bad news for Dunga - Elano's out with an ankle injury!

Elano missed the last 16 match against Chile on Monday and limped out of training on Tuesday with a swollen ankle bone!

Everton left-back Leighton Baines as signed a new deal at Goodison Park!

Baines, who just missed out on England's final World Cup squad, put pen to paper on a five-year deal ahead of the club's pre-season trip to Australia!

Ex-Fulham, Inter Milan and Switzerland boss Roy Hodgson has been announced as Liverpool's new boss!

After signing a three-year deal, the 62-year-old said he hopes to keep Steven Gerrard, Fernando Torres and Javier Mascherano at Anfield!

Aston Villa are tracking Arsenal striker Eduardo after being told by Arsene Wenger that he doesn't feature in his plans next season!

Bolton are chasing a shock treble swoop for Juan Roman Riquelme, Ilan and Robbie Blake!

Fulham turned down a £6 million bid from Birmingham for deadly striker Bobby Zamora!

Blues boss Alex McLeish wants Zamora to partner new striker Nikola Zigic, but The Cottagers don't wanna sell!

Man. City have completed the signing of tricky Valencia winger David Silva for £29 million!

The Spain star has agreed a five-year deal and could be joined at Eastlands by Barcelona's Yaya Toure, who also looks set to join Roberto Mancini's side for £28 million!

Deadly goal machine David Villa ripped the net for the fourth time at the World Cup as he fired Spain to a 1-0 win over mega rivals Portugal in the last 16!

The Barcelona hitman slammed home at the second attempt to join Gonzalo Higuain and Robert Vittek at the top of the goalscoring charts! Spain now face a crunch match against Paraguay in the quarter-finals on Saturday!

Paraguay have qualified for the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time in their history after winning the first penalty shoot-out of South Africa 2010!

Oscar Cardozo netted the winning spot-kick after Yuichi Komano hit the crossbar to put Paraguay through 5-3 on penalties!

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso is a big injury doubt for tonight's massive last-16 showdown with Portugal in Cape Town, so Javi Martinez is on stand-by to play!

Portugal have silky playmaker Deco back after a hip injury, but forward Danny could miss out with a bruised leg!

Arjen Robben returned from a hamstring injury to fire Holland to a 2-1 win over Slovakia and a place in the World Cup quarter-finals!

Robben opened the scoring in the first half when he found the bottom corner with a fizzing 20-yard drive! Wesley Sneijder then made the game safe with a late tap-in, before Robert Vittek bagged his fourth goal of tournament from the penalty spot!

Frank Lampard wants to see video technology in football after his brilliant lob was ruled out against Germany!

Lamps said, "I haven't seen the goal again but I didn't need to see it again. I knew straight away that my shot was over the line, clearly a yard or so. I think it is time to bring in goal-line technology!"

The FA will decide on Fabio Capello's future in two weeks following England's humiliating World Cup exit to Germany!

The Three Lions boss is under huge pressure to quit and told a press conference, "I have time to decide and have to speak with the FA chairman. We have to wait until I get back to London!"

Carlos Tevez was the star of the show as Argentina hammered Mexico 3-1 to qualify for the quarters!

Gonzalo Higuain climbed to the top of the scoring charts after getting his fourth goal of the tournament, and Man. United new boy Javier Hernandez netted a cracker for Mexico!

England have crashed out of the World Cup after being hammered 4-1 by Germany!

A double from Thomas Muller and first-half strikes from Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose helped Germany bag the famous win! Matthew Upson scored The Three Lions' only goal, and Frank Lampard had a clear goal ruled out!

England have crashed out of the World Cup after being hammered 4-1 by Germany!

A double from Thomas Muller and first-half strikes from Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose helped Germany bag the famous win! Matthew Upson scored The Three Lions' only goal, and Frank Lampard had a clear goal ruled out!

Asamoah Gyan's extra-time winner gave Ghana a 2-1 win against the USA in a hard-fought victory in the Royal Bafokeng Stadium!

Kevin-Prince Boateng got Ghana off to a flying start after just five minutes when he drove low past Tim Howard! The USA weren't going to give up though and Landon Donovan scored from the spot after Clint Dempsey was brought down to take the game into extra time!

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez scored in each half as Oscar Tabarez's side reached the quarter-finals for the first time in 40 years!

Suarez opened the scoring after eight minutes following a mistake from keeper Jung Sung-Ryong! But South Korea hit back in a rain-drenched second half through Bolton's Lee Chung-Yong before Suarez scored a world-class winner to put Uruguay through!

Spain have set up a massive clash with Portugal in the last 16 of the World Cup after beating Chile 2-1 to top Group H!

Goals by David Villa and Andres Iniesta put Spain in control, but Rodrigo Millar pulled one back for ten-man Chile, who ended up qualifying for the last 16 as runners-up after Switzerland could only draw 0-0 with Honduras!

Ivory Coast hammered North Korea 3-0 in their final Group G game, but it wasn't enough as they just missed out on a place in the last 16!

Goals by Yaya Toure, Romaric and Salomon Kalou gave The Elephants their first win of World Cup 2010, but their exit means Ghana are the only African team left in the tournament!

Brazil and Portugal went through to the last 16 after playing out a dull goalless draw in Durban!

Brazil striker Nilmar had the best chance of the game when his strike was saved by Eduardo, while Juan was lucky not to see red after he deliberately handled the ball to deny Cristiano Ronaldo a clear goalscoring chance!

The whole country is getting ready for England's massive World Cup showdown with mega rivals Germany on Sunday!

The Three Lions will wear their all-red kit again and could keep Matthew Upson in defence, even though Jamie Carragher returns after suspension! Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger is a doubt for the clash in Bloemfontein with a thigh injury, but Miroslav Klose is back from a ban!

Deadly striker Robin van Persie scored his first goal of World Cup 2010 as Holland edged out Cameroon 2-1 to win Group E with three wins out of three!

Van Persie ripped the net with a cool finish in the first half, and although Samuel Eto'o equalised from the penalty spot, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored the winner to set up a second round clash with Slovakia!

Silky forward Keisuke Honda produced a Man Of The Match display, scored a brilliant 35-yard free-kick and set up a goal as Japan crushed Denmark 3-1 to go through to the last 16!

Yasuhito Endo bagged a fantastic free-kick of his own, Shinji Okazaki netted late on and Jon Dahl Tomasson scored to equal Denmark's all-time goalscoring record in a crazy match in Rustenburg!

Italy have been knocked out of the World Cup after being stunned 3-2 by Slovakia in one of the best matches of the tournament!

Robert Vittek scored a quality double and sub Kamil Kopunek netted with his first touch as The Azzurri crashed out in the group stage for the first time since 1974! Paraguay topped Group F after drawing 0-0 with New Zealand!

Nicklas Bendtner should start Denmark's must-win game against Japan tonight, even though he's still struggling with a groin injury!

The Blue Samurai only need a draw to go through and should name the same team for the third match in a row!

Holland boss Bert van Marwijk says he won't make any changes for their clash with Cameroon tonight, even though they've already qualified for the last 16!

Cameroon, who've already been knocked out of World Cup 2010, are set to give first starts to Carlos Kameni, Rigobert Song and Aurelien Chedjou!

Australia beat Serbia 2-1 in Nelspruit, but it wasn't enough as both sides crashed out of World Cup 2010!

Tim Cahill's bullet header and Brett Holman's long-range screamer gave The Socceroos hope of qualifying for the second round, but it wasn't enough as Ghana sneaked into the last 16 on goal difference!

Germany have set up a clash with England in the last 16 after topping Group D with a 1-0 win over Ghana!

Tricky playmaker Mesut Ozil won the game for the Germans when he smashed the ball into the top corner with a thunderous 20-yard strike!

England striker Jermain Defoe says the win over Slovenia was a real team effort!

Despite hitting the stunning winner, Defoe told Sky Sports: "We put them under pressure and set the tempo, but to get the goal early on was dead on. Then we started to pass it, it was brilliant!"

USA looked to be going home early, but Landon Donovan had other ideas as his goal in injury time saw them top England's group!

Clint Dempsey hit the woodwork and had a goal ruled out for offside, but Bob Bradley's side never gave up and will now face Group D runners-up Ghana on Saturday night!

Jermain Defoe's first-half strike was enough for England to beat Slovenia 1-0 in their final group match!

England had loads of chances to double their lead, with Wayne Rooney coming closest as his shot hit the post! Fabio Capello's side will now face Germany in a crunch last-16 clash on Sunday!

After shocking Germany with their awesome 1-0 win on Friday, Serbia are hoping to keep their World Cup dream alive with victory against Australia tonight!

Aleksandar Lukovic is back in Serbia's defence after suspension, while Australia midfielder Tim Cahill returns after his red card against Germany!

With Miroslav Klose suspended, Germany striker Cacau will line-up against Ghana in Group D tonight!

A victory for table-topping Ghana will see them through to the last 16 for the first time, while Germany could go out if they lose and Serbia beat Australia!

USA and Algeria will battle it out for a possible place in the last 16 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium at 3pm, knowing they both have a chance to get out the group!

A win for the USA will see them qualify, but they line-up without forward Robbie Findley! Algeria keeper Faouzi Chaouchi has recovered from a knee injury, but may be kept out by Rais M'Bolhi!

Jermain Defoe and James Milner will start for England in their must-win match against Slovenia at 3pm!

Here's the full starting XI: David James, Glen Johnson, John Terry, Matthew Upson, Ashley Cole, James Milner, Gareth Barry, Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard, Jermain Defoe and Wayne Rooney!

Argentina coasted into the last 16 with three wins out of three in Group B after a 2-0 victory over Greece in Polokwane!

Diego Maradona's side dominated the clash at the Peter Mokaba Stadium, but they had to wait until Martin Demichelis and Martin Palermo struck late on to wrap up the win!

South Korea have joined Argentina in the last 16 after they held Nigeria to a 2-2 draw!

The Super Eagles went ahead after a slick finish by Kalu Uche, but a scrappy goal by Jung-Soo Lee and Chu-Young Park's free-kick was enough for The Taeguk Warriors to qualify, even though they conceded late on with Yakubu bagging a penalty!

Uruguay have won Group A after Luis Suarez headed the only goal of the game past Mexico in Rustenburg!

El Tri were also celebrating at the final whistle though after they finished ahead of hosts South Africa on goal difference!

South Africa beat France 2-1 in their final group game, but have crashed out of the World Cup on goal difference!

Goals by Bongani Khumalo and Katlego Mphela sunk France, but it wasn't enough for Bafana Bafana, who become the first-ever World Cup hosts to go out in the group stage!

England defender John Terry has apologised to Fabio Capello after criticising The Three Lions' World Cup set-up!

Terry told the Daily Mail: "It was never my intention to upset the manager or players and if I did, I apologise. I went into the press conference with the intention of being honest, but maybe I went too far!"

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Spain goal machine David Villa netted a classy brace as the European Champions got their World Cup back on track with a 2-0 win over Honduras!

The Barça new boy opened the scoring with a stunning curler and made it two with a deflected strike, before missing a penalty to complete what would've been a stunning hat-trick!

England midfielder Frank Lampard is fully behind Three Lions manager Fabio Capello!

Lamps told a press conference: "I've been lucky enough to work with some fantastic managers and Fabio Capello is right up there! I've really enjoyed working with him! He's a strong manager and we respect him very much!"

Chile made it two wins out of two in Group H after a hard-fought 1-0 win over Switzerland in Port Elizabeth!

The silky South Americans dominated the game after Valon Behrami's red card in the first half, but had to wait until the 75th minute before Mark Gonzalez headed the winner past the out-of-position Diego Benaglio!

Fabio Capello has announced that defender Matthew Upson will start Wednesday's must-win game against Slovenia!

With Ledley King injured and Jamie Carragher suspended, the West Ham ace has been given the nod ahead of Michael Dawson to partner John Terry!

Class midfielder Michael Carrick missed England's training session on Monday morning with an ankle injury!

The Man. United star sat out the session with defender Ledley King, who's still recovering from the groin strain he picked up against the USA!

Rock-solid defender John Terry says things need to change in the England set-up for The Three Lions to get their World Cup back on track!

The Chelsea skipper told a press conference: "In a meeting with the manager the players can say how they feel. If it upsets him, then so what? I'm here to win it for England!"

Portugal have taken a massive step towards the last 16 after destroying North Korea 7-0 in a crazy match in Cape Town!

Raul Meireles slotted Portugal ahead in the first half, before Tiago's classy double and goals by Simao, Hugo Almeida, Liedson and Cristiano Ronaldo rounded off the mega thrashing!

Brazil have qualified for the last 16 after beating Ivory Coast 3-1 in Johannesburg!

Luis Fabiano's stunning double and Elano's cool finish fired The Samba Boys into a 3-0 lead, before Didier Drogba grabbed a late consolation and Kaka saw red for an elbow!

World Cup 2010 has produced another big shock after New Zealand held World Champions Italy to a famous 1-1 draw in Group F!

Vincenzo Iaquinta's penalty levelled up Shane Smeltz's opener, but The Azzurri couldn't find the winner in Nelspruit!

Enrique Vera and Cristian Riveros ripped the net with quality goals as Paraguay bossed Slovakia to go top of Group F!

Paraguay led when Vera scored with the outside of his right foot following a slick pass by Lucas Barrios, and Riveros made it 2-0 when he blasted home from the edge of the box!

Cameroon are the first team to be knocked out of World Cup 2010 after they lost 2-1 to Denmark in Pretoria!

The Indomitable Lions led after a cool finish by Samuel Eto'o, but a stabbed strike by Nicklas Bendtner and Dennis Rommedahl's classic counter-attack goal knocked out the unlucky Africans!

Australia had a player sent off for the second time in two games, but managed to hold Ghana to a 1-1 draw in Group D!

The Socceroos led when Brett Holman fired home after a bad mistake by keeper Richard Kingson! But The Black Stars levelled it up when Asamoah Gyan netted a penalty after Harry Kewell's handball and red card!

Wesley Sneijder smashed home a stunning 20-yard rocket shot as Holland sunk Japan 1-0 in Durban!

The win, plus Denmark's victory over Cameroon on Saturday night means the Dutch go through to the last 16!

Fabio Capello says he doesn't understand why England played so poorly against Algeria!

Capello told BBC Sport: "We lost too many passes - it was not the same team that I know, the team I see when they train. The team didn't play in the spirit that I like!"

Jermain Defoe says the England fans need to get behind the team after they booed the players off the pitch following their goalless draw with Algeria!

The lethal striker told Sky Sports: "You can understand fans getting frustrated, but I think it's important for them to stay behind us. The lads are devastated we didn't win!"

England produced another poor World Cup display as they struggled their way to a 0-0 draw with Algeria in Cape Town!

The Three Lions, who failed to create any clear chances at the Green Point Stadium, will now be under huge pressure going into their final group game with Slovenia on Wednesday!

USA kept their chances of qualifying for the last 16 alive after coming from behind to draw 2-2 with Slovenia!

The Americans went 2-0 down after Valter Birsa scored a 25-yard screamer and Zlatan Ljubijankic bagged a slick goal on the counter attack! But a thumping finish by Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley's late strike sealed a dramatic comeback!

Serbia have blown Group D wide open after stunning Germany 1-0 in Port Elizabeth!

Germany striker Miroslav Klose was sent off and Lukas Podolski missed a penalty as Milan Jovanovic smashed home the winner!

Gossips reckon England boss Fabio Capello will start David James in goal for tonight's must-win game against Algeria!

James looks set to be picked ahead of Rob Green, who's shocking mistake cost The Three Lions a win against the USA last week!

France are close to going out of the World Cup after crumbling to a shock 2-0 defeat against Mexico in Group A!

New Man. United striker Javier Hernandez came off the bench to open the scoring for El Tri, before ancient striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco made it two with a cool penalty! The result leaves Mexico and Uruguay, who face each other next, level at the top of the table with four points each!

Greece came from a goal down against Nigeria to win their first ever game at the World Cup!

The Super Eagles led when Kalu Uche's free-kick went straight in, but the game changed after Sani Kaita was sent off! Dimitris Salpingidis bagged Greece's first-ever World Cup goal, before Vasilis Torosidis tapped in after a bad mistake by keeper Vincent Enyeama to make it 2-1!

Argentina hitman Gonzalo Higuain set the World Cup alight after hitting a stunning hat-trick against South Korea in Group B!

Diego Maradona's side took the lead after an own goal by Chu-Young Park, before Higuain ripped South Korea's defence apart to seal the 4-1 win!

England defender Michael Dawson says it'd be a dream come true to play against Algeria on Friday!

The Tottenham man told FIFA.com: "We'll just have to wait and see! It'd be a dream to play, there's no hiding that! But we've got Jamie Carragher and Matthew Upson as well!"

England boss Fabio Capello says the Adidas Jabulani is the worst football he's ever seen!

Capello told BBC Sport: "The big problem is that sometimes this ball is impossible to control! For the players it's terrible and for the keepers it's impossible to anticipate the trajectory!"

Wayne Rooney is hoping to turn on the style against Algeria on Friday after his poor display against the USA!

The Man. United legend told FIFA.com: "Of course I want to score! I don't mind not scoring if we win, but I know it's down to me to score the goals! This is a great opportunity for me to prove myself at world level!"

England boss Fabio Capello says Gareth Barry will start against Algeria on today!

Capello told BBC Sport: "Gareth will play this Friday. He is okay, there is no problem. He has trained very well and he is fit!"

The Premier League has announced its opening day fixtures and the biggest clash sees Liverpool take on Arsenal at Anfield!

It all kicks off again on August 14 and the pick of the rest of the action sees champions Chelsea host promoted West Brom, Tottenham's clash with Man. City and Newcastle's visit to Old Trafford to battle Man. United!

Uruguay have taken charge of Group A after thrashing hosts South Africa 3-0, who had keeper Itumeleng Khune sent off!

Red-hot striker Diego Forlan scored a 30-yard thunderbolt and smashed home a penalty, before Alvaro Pereira nodded into an empty net to wrap up the big win for the South Americans!

Switzerland caused a huge upset in Group H after stunning European champions Spain 1-0 in Durban!

Spain dominated possession and had most of the chances, but Switzerland stole the points when Gelson Fernandes scored an easy tap-in after a slick counter-attack!

Chile dominated Honduras in the opening clash of Group H, but could only manage a 1-0 win at the Mbombela Stadium!

Man Of The Match Alexis Sanchez ran the game for Chile, but Jean Beausejour scored the only goal of the game when he bundled home the winner just before half-time!

Nothing could separate Ivory Coast and Portugal as they battled to a goalless draw at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Port Elizabeth!

The closest the game came to a goal was when Cristiano Ronaldo smashed the post with a 35-yard rocket shot!

Everton defender Leighton Baines has admitted that missing out on a place at the World Cup was a massive blow!

Baines told the Liverpool Daily Echo: "I must admit, it was a massive disappointment and something of a surprise even though I knew full well that I wasn't guaranteed a place!"

England midfielder Gareth Barry says he's ready to face Algeria on Friday after recovering from an ankle injury!

The Man. City star told FIFA.com: "The ankle has been fine for ten days. Another week's training in the lead-up to the Algeria game and I should be spot on!"

England defender Ledley King is out for up to three weeks after scans revealed he suffered a groin strain in the draw against the USA!

Wayne Rooney and Ashley Cole returned to training on Tuesday though to boost The Three Lions ahead of Friday's big showdown with Algeria!

Brazil moved to the top of Group G, but didn't have it all their own way after beating underdogs North Korea 2-1 on Tuesday night!

The Samba Boys went 2-0 up after Maicon struck from a tight angle and Elano finished off a flowing move! But North Korea, who are the lowest-ranked team at the World Cup, bagged a deserved goal at the death through Yun-Nam Ji!

New Zealand snatched a 1-1 draw with Slovakia in Group F after defender Winston Reid headed home a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser in Rustenburg!

Slovakia looked like bagging the points when Robert Vittek powered home a bullet header, but Reid's last-gasp goal sent the Royal Bafokeng Stadium crazy!

World Cup holders Italy struggled their way to a 1-1 draw against Paraguay in Cape Town!

The Azzurri fell behind when Antolin Alacaraz rose highest to head a free-kick past Gigi Buffon, but Daniele De Rossi pounced on a mistake by keeper Justo Villar to steal a draw!

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Holland cruised past Denmark 2-0 to open up their World Cup campaign with an easy win in Group E!

The Dutch went ahead just after half-time when Daniel Agger deflected Simon Busk Poulsen's header into his own net, before Dirk Kuyt scored an easy tap-in to wrap up the win!

Jamie Carragher reckons Steven Gerrard is the man to play the holding role for England at the World Cup!

Carragher told a press conference: "Stevie can play the holding role as well as anyone in the world! He can play right-back, off the front man, central midfield and attack. He leads by example!"

Fabio Capello has a big fitness headache after Wayne Rooney, Ashley Cole and Ledley King all missed England's training session on Monday!

Rooney and Cole have minor ankle knocks, but King has been ruled out for three weeks after he picked up a groin strain against the USA!

Keisuke Honda blasted home the only goal of the game as Japan stunned Cameroon 1-0 to bag their first-ever World Cup win outside of Asia!

Stephane Mbia crashed a rocket 25-yard shot off the crossbar late on for The Indomitable Lions, but The Blue Samurai held on for the famous win!

Germany produced a quality display in their opening World Cup clash as they hammered Australia 4-0 to go top of Group D!

Lukas Podolski blasted home the opener, Miroslav Klose doubled the lead with a brave header, and cool finishes by Thomas Muller and Cacau sealed the thrashing! The Socceroos' nightmare night was rounded off by Tim Cahill's red card just after half-time!

Asamoah Gyan's cool penalty gave Ghana a massive 1-0 win over ten-man Serbia to send the African crowd wild in Pretoria on Sunday!

Aleksandar Lukovic was sent off for Serbia, before Gyan, who hit the post twice, coolly slotted home the winner with five minutes left!

Slovenia moved to the top of Group C after a 1-0 win over ten-man Algeria in Polokwane!

Robert Koren's late strike sealed the points in a dull game after sub Abdelkader Ghezzal was sent off for The Desert Foxes!

England skipper Steven Gerrard has backed keeper Rob Green to bounce back from his awful mistake against the USA!

Gerrard told ITV1: "I'm sure he'll come back from this, learn from this, and go from strength to strength. He'll play his part further down the line - he might make a save that wins us a game!"

Rob Green made a shocking mistake as England drew their opening World Cup game 1-1 with the USA in Rustenburg!

Steven Gerrard gave The Three Lions a dream start when he stabbed home after Emile Heskey's good pass! But Green let Clint Dempsey's strike slip through his hands to gift the USA a point!

Argentina got their World Cup off to a winning start with a comfortable victory over Nigeria in Group B!

Lionel Messi ran the game for Diego Maradona's side, but Gabriel Heinze scored the winner with a bullet diving header early on!

Jung-Soo Lee and Man. United hero Ji-Sung Park scored as South Korea dominated Greece in Port Elizabeth!

The awesome win gives The Taeguk Warriors hope of repeating their success of reaching the semis back in 2002 and means Greece are still goalless at World Cup finals!

Uruguay held Group A favourites France to a goalless draw on Friday night, even though they had a player sent off!

Both sides struggled to create many chances in a tight clash in Cape Town, while sub Nicolas Lodeiro was sent off with just ten minutes left after a shocking tackle on Bacary Sagna!

World Cup 2010 got off to a flying start as hosts South Africa drew 1-1 with Mexico in Johannesburg!

Siphiwe Tshabalala put Bafana Bafana ahead with a thunderous strike just after half-time, but Rafael Marquez slotted home late on to seal a draw! Katlego Mphela nearly won it for South Africa at the death, but his strike hit the post!

England skipper Steven Gerrard says Wayne Rooney could be the star of World Cup 2010!

The Liverpool legend told Sky Sports: "Wayne is in a position to make this World Cup his own, just like Pele and Maradona did! He’s a fantastic age, is in great shape and had an unbelievable season! His confidence is sky high!"

USA defender Jonathan Spector is backing his country to cause a huge upset against England on Saturday!

The West Ham star told BBC Sportsworld: "There's a quiet confidence in the US team! It's our easiest match because there's no pressure on us to win!"

Joe Cole says England’s experience could take them all the way to World Cup glory this summer!

The tricky playmaker, who’s been linked with a move to Arsenal and Man. United after the World Cup, told FIFA.com: "The squad is full of players with the experience of winning the Champions League and Premier League. It’s important you know how to win!"

England face the USA tonight in their opening World Cup clash! Check out the team line-ups!

England
Green, Johnson, King, Terry, A. Cole, Lennon, Lampard, Gerrard, Milner, Heskey, Rooney.

USA
Howard, Cherundolo, DeMerit, Onyewu, Bocanegra, Donovan, Bradley, Clark, Dempsey, Altidore, Findley.

Nemanja Vidic's agent says the rock-solid defender could leave Man. United after the World Cup!

The giant centre-back is focusing on international footy right now though, and hopes to recover from a virus in time for Sunday's Group D clash against Ghana in Pretoria!

South Korea striker Dong-Gook Lee is hoping to shake off a hamstring injury in time to face Greece at the Nelson Mandela Stadium on Saturday!

Man. United midfielder Ji-Sung Park will definitely play after recovering from a hamstring strain, but Greece are missing big defender Vangelis Moras after he picked a thigh problem!

Thierry Henry could be left out of France's team for tonight's clash with Uruguay! Nicolas Anelka is set to start up front instead, with Patrice Evra captain!

The South Americans have already named their starting line-up, with gaffer Oscar Tabarez pairing goal machines Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez up front!

South Africa have named their starting XI for this afternoon's World Cup opener against Mexico!

Bafana Bafana boss Carlos Alberto Parreira starts Katlego Mphela as a lone striker, with Everton hero Steven Pienaar just behind him, while Mexico have picked Rafael Marquez and Guillermo Franco after they recovered from injury!

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Algeria have axed their captain Yazid Mansouri for Sunday's clash against Slovenia, with gaffer Rabah Saadane saying his form isn't good enough!

Hassan Yebda and Medhi Lahcen will play in midfield for The Desert Foxes instead, with defender Anther Yahia taking the captain's armband!

Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi says he can't wait for Argentina's opening Group B game against Nigeria this weekend!

The deadly forward told our MATCH reporter: "I've won everything in my career except the World Cup! We must be ready for each match and prove ourselves, because we aren't the favourites!"

Michael Ballack has been linked with a move to Wolfsburg after Chelsea chose not to renew his deal at Stamford Bridge!

The Germany ace is gutted to leave The Blues! He told The Times: "Chelsea was always my first choice as I had four great years at the club and enjoyed every minute, but it was not to be!"

New Inter Milan boss Rafa Benitez is lining up a £33 million double swoop to take Liverpool pair Javier Mascherano and Dirk Kuyt to the San Siro with him!

Rumours reckon Rafa also wants to sign Fernando Torres, but Chelsea are now the favourites to snap up the Spain goal machine!

Patrick Vieira has signed a new one-year deal with Man. City!

The 33-year-old, who just missed out on a place in France’s World Cup squad this summer, told BBC Radio 5 Live: "They brought me to City with the hope of bringing something to the club and I know I can do it!"

Arsenal have made a bid for Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer and are chasing Joe Cole after his release by Chelsea!

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger also says he won’t be selling Cesc Fabregas to Barcelona! He told Sky Sports News: “It’s important Cesc has a great World Cup and comes back with desire to do well for the club! We want to keep our best players!”

Ghana midfielder Sulley Muntari thinks The Black Stars can cause a major shock by going all the way to the semi-finals in South Africa!

Muntari told FIFA.com: “After what we did in 2006, expectations are sky high! We want to get out of our group and get to the semi-finals, or even further!”

Switzerland’s main man and skipper Alexander Frei is a big doubt for their opening World Cup match against Spain after injuring his ankle!

Switzerland boss Ottmar Hitzfeld told ATS: "I believe he will take part in the World Cup, even if it's a bad injury! He might not be ready for the first match, but I hope to call upon him after that!"

England hitman Wayne Rooney is ready to rock the World Cup by taking his explosive club form to South Africa!

The Man. United legend told FIFA.com: “I just can't wait now! The sooner it comes, the better!”

Fabio Capello says he already knows England's starting XI for their World Cup opener against the USA this weekend!

He told Sky Sports: “We’ve found a spirit and different systems to play. I know the 11 that will play on Saturday and I hope all the players will be fit!”

Silky Spain playmaker Xavi thinks Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard can fire England to World Cup glory this summer!

The Barcelona hero told FIFA.com: “Lampard and Gerrard are number one players! I like the way they play because they score goals and are always prepared to shoot. I notice them more because they play in my position! They are fantastic!”

Ledley King is hopeful he'll be fit to play every World Cup game for England this summer!

The Tottenham skipper trains on his own to manage a knee injury, but told a press conference: "I've shown this season I can play games in quick succession. The medical team are second to none and I believe with the right help and support, I can do that!"

Tons of clubs are in the race to sign tricky Bulgaria winger Martin Petrov following his release from Man. City!

Our spies reckon Everton, Aston Villa, Bolton, West Ham, Newcastle and Celtic all wanna sign him!

Powerhouse defender Mario Melchiot has turned down a new deal with Wigan to join Umm Salal!

The ex-Chelsea and Birmingham star has signed a two-year deal with the Qatari side after three seasons with The Latics!

Greece have been hit by the news that rock-solid defender Vangelis Moras is out of their opening World Cup clash against South Korea!

Moras told FIFA.com: "I'm not ready! It'd be too big a risk to take in such a crucial match, so I'll try to get fit for the second game against Nigeria!"

Denmark hitman Nicklas Bendtner is confident of being fit for the World Cup after struggling with a groin injury!

The Arsenal striker told FIFA.com: "I've been training hard with the physical trainer and I'm one of those with the best heart rate in the squad! The football side of things shouldn't be a problem!"

Holland's flying winger Arjen Robben is set to be fit for their World Cup opener against Denmark after a hamstring injury!

Robben's physio told Sky Sports: "If they don't want him to play for tactical reasons, then fair enough, but I cannot say he will not be fit to play!"

Italy playmaker Andrea Pirlo is hoping to be fit to play The Azzurri's final group game against Slovakia!

Pirlo picked up a calf injury in a friendly against Mexico, but told Gazzetta dello Sport: "The situation is encouraging as it's started to heal. I have faith, even though the return will be step by step!"

Scans have reveled that the leg injury Andres Iniesta's picked up in Tuesday's friendly against Poland is only minor and not a torn muscle!

David Villa, David Silva, Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, Fernando Torres and Pedro all ripped the net in the 6-0 friendly hammering!

Chelsea have announced that Joe Cole and Michael Ballack will leave the club when their deals end this summer!

The Blues have also said Juliano Belletti will exit Stamford Bridge when his deal runs out at the end of June!

England hero Rio Ferdinand says Emile Heskey isn't to blame for the injury that ruled him out of this summer's World Cup!

Rio told Sky Sports: "It was a complete accident! We both went off balance and Emile's weight went down on my knee. It's no fault of his at all - just a freak accident!"

England midfielder James Milner missed training again on Wednesday after suffering from illness!

The Aston Villa star did gym work on his own, but Joe Cole, Ashley Cole and Shaun Wright-Phillips returned after missing training on Tuesday!

Argentina striker Martin Palermo says playing in this summer's World Cup will be a dream come true!

The Boca Juniors hitman told FIFA.com: "I have to thank Maradona for giving me this opportunity! I keep telling my team-mates how amazing they are! What Messi does with the ball is incredible!"

Spain goal machine David Villa says England have a great chance of winning the World Cup this summer!

The Barcelona new boy told The Sun: "England are good enough to win the World Cup, absolutely! They are a bit like Spain - they've always had good teams, but found it difficult in the big competitions. Their day will come!"

Portugal winger Nani will miss the World Cup after injuring his left shoulder in training!

Manager Carlos Queiroz has called up Benfica midfielder Ruben Amorim as the Man. United trickster's replacement!

Barcelona midfielder Yaya Toure looks set to join Arsenal as part of the deal that sees Cesc Fabregas go in the other direction!

The Ivory Coast star's agent told Rac-1: "Arsene Wenger likes him and Arsenal are interested! He could come into the Cesc deal if Barça and Arsenal are struggling to come to an agreement!"

Switzerland defender Philippe Senderos has joined Fulham from Arsenal for a fee of around £3 million!

The big centre-back told The Cottagers' official website: "I'm delighted to join the club during the most successful period in its history! I'll be looking forward to meeting up with my new team-mates and Roy Hodgson after the World Cup!"

Man. City have released Martin Petrov, Benjani and Sylvinho as they look to shake up their squad for next season!

A statement on City's official website said: "All three are out of contract and free to negotiate deals at new clubs!"

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England coasted to victory in their final World Cup warm-up match with a 3-0 hammering of Platinum Stars at the Moruleng Stadium!

Jermain Defoe, Joe Cole and Wayne Rooney ripped the net for The Three Lions, while Bradley Grobler skied a shocking penalty over the crossbar for the South Africans!

Rock-solid USA defender Jay DeMerit says he's not scared of facing Wayne Rooney on Saturday!

The Watford man told our MATCH reporter: "I relish battles like this. I don't get nervous, because this is what I'm all about! It's a fantastic challenge for me to face arguably the best player in the world at the moment!"

Peter Crouch says Wayne Rooney can fire England to World Cup glory this summer!

Crouchy told The Sun: "It's massive for us to have someone in such great form going into the World Cup! Wayne is world class and in the top five players right now! We'd like to really prove ourselves because it's been far too long since we won the World Cup!"

England play their final World Cup warm-up match against South African side Platinum Stars today!

Here's Fabio Capello starting XI - Joe Hart, Glen Johnson, Ledley King, John Terry, Ashley Cole, Shaun Wright-Phillips, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Joe Cole, Jermain Defoe, Peter Crouch!

USA striker Jozy Altidore is expected to start against England on Saturday after recovering from an ankle injury!

The hitman missed Friday's friendly win over Australia, but played in a five-a-side game on Sunday so should be fit for the big kick-off!

Chelsea hero Florent Malouda says France have big problems to sort out before they kick-off their World Cup against Uruguay on Friday!

Malouda told The Guardian: "The World Cup is really close and we have a lot of problems to fix! When there is tension, high-pressure games and high expectations, you need big characters!"

Didier Drogba has linked back up with Ivory Coast's World Cup squad in South Africa after having surgery on his broken arm!

Drogba suffered the injury in The Elephants' World Cup warm-up match against Japan, but manager Sven-Goran Eriksson is still confident his skipper will be fit to start the tournament!

Avram Grant has made his first signing as West Ham boss by snapping up Thomas Hitzlsperger on a free transfer from Lazio!

Man. City are planning a swap deal which would see Robinho join Barcelona and Zlatan Ibrahimovic come to Eastlands!

Tough-tackling Fulham star Dickson Etuhu is hoping to extend his deal with the club once he returns from the World Cup!

The big Nigeria midfielder told the Premier League's official website: "I've still got a year left, so I'm just going to keep my head down, go to the World Cup and see what happens. I'm happy and I want to stay here!"

Michael Essien has put the blow of missing the World Cup behind him by signing a new deal with Chelsea until 2015!

The Ghana powerhouse told The Blues' official website: "I'm delighted because the club has shown big confidence in me! I'm looking forward to coming back and winning more trophies with the club!"

Turkey boss Guus Hiddink has ruled out becoming Liverpool's new manager following Rafa Benitez's exit from Anfield last week!

Hiddink's agent told BBC Sport: "Guus just started two weeks ago in Turkey and as much as he likes the Premier League and as much as he respects Liverpool, he is loyal to the agreement he signed!"

Tottenham are planning for the Champions League next season by making a massive £16 million move for Porto hitman Radamel Falcao!

Spurs are also in the race to sign Joe Cole, who's deal with Chelsea runs out this summer, but flop Giovani Dos Santos is set to leave White Hart Lane for La Liga giants Sevilla!

Holland will not be replacing rapid winger Arjen Robben in their World Cup squad after scans revealed his hamstring injury isn’t that bad!

Robben stayed in Holland for treatment over the weekend while the rest of the squad jetted off to South Africa, but boss Bert van Marwijk told BBC Sport: “For the time being, I will not replace Arjen!”

Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has pulled out of Nigeria's World Cup squad with a knee injury and has been replaced by Ideye Brown!

Mikel told www.kickoff.com: "I didn't want to risk any further damage, so I think it's in the best interest to withdraw. I wish the team good luck and I know they will surprise people!"

Tricky winger Arjen Robben is a big doubt for the World Cup after picking up a hamstring injury!

Robben suffered the problem in Holland's 6-1 thrashing of Hungary and Oranje boss Bert van Marwijk told BBC Sport: "He felt a sharp pain, but I do not lose hope!"

Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba could miss the World Cup after breaking his right arm!

The powerhouse Chelsea hitman suffered the injury in Friday's World Cup warm-up match against Japan when he collided with Marcus Tulio!

Gareth Barry has trained with England for the first time since injurying his ankle towards the end of last season!

Gossips reckon the Man. City midfielder could still be rested for England's opening World Cup clash against the USA though!

England have been dealt a massive blow with the news that captain Rio Ferdinand is out of the World Cup with a knee injury!

The Man. United star picked up the injury in training and will be replaced in the squad by Tottenham defender Michael Dawson!

Brazil's powerhouse defender Maicon says he wants to join Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid after the World Cup!

Maicon told Spanish newspaper AS: "I want to play for Madrid, I don't want to go to Man. City! I have a great relationship with Mourinho and it would be nice to play under him again!"

Silky playmaker Wesley Sneijder thinks Holland can become world champions for the first time ever this summer!

The Inter Milan star told Voetbal International: "I'm hungry for more titles! At Euro 2008 we showed what we are capable of with this team!"

Dynamite midfielder Daniele De Rossi hopes Italy can successfully defend the World Cup this summer, but admits it'll be very tough!

The Roma hero told FIFA.com: "We must be strong, brave and have a big slice of luck! We're very confident, but we know it'll be incredibly hard!"

Brazil goal machine Luis Fabiano is eyeing up this summer's World Cup Golden Boot!

The lethal hitman told The Sun: "Rooney and Villa can fight for the Golden Boot! Lionel Messi will also score a lot of goals, and I hope to be with them!"

Fabio Capello has rubbished rumours of quitting England to become the Inter Milan boss by signing a new deal with The Three Lions!

The contract means Fab will be in charge until after Euro 2012 and he told Sky Sports: "I'm very happy and would like to thank The FA for their continued support. I always wanted to stay!"

England captain Rio Ferdinand reckons The Three Lions have what it takes to go all the way and win the World Cup!

Rio told Sky Sports: "There's no fear! I want to just beat every team we play against, get to the final and hopefully win it!"

England's World Cup squad have arrived in South Africa after an 11-hour flight from London!

The Three Lions will stay at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Campus in Rustenburg, the venue of their World Cup opener against the USA!

Peter Crouch's chances of starting up front alongside Wayne Rooney have been given a massive boost after Fabio Capello gave him England's No.9 shirt for the World Cup!

David James looks to have won the fight for the keeper's gloves after Capello handed him the No.1 shirt ahead of Rob Green and Joe Hart! To check out all The Three Lions squad numbers, click here!

Fulham are lining up a double swoop for England keeper David James and Lyon's £2 million-rated striker Frederic Piquionne!

Man. United are planning a massive £22 million move for Brazil's World Cup star Michel Bastos!

Arsenal are tracking goalkeeper Rob Green, defenders Laurent Koscielny and Micah Richards, and striker Loic Remy as they look to shake up their squad for next season!

Awesome Scotland striker Steven Fletcher has joined Wolves on a four-year deal from Burnley!

Wanderers have splashed out a record £6.5 million for the ex-Hibernian hitman!

Highly-rated Germany defender Jerome Boateng says he's on his way to Man. City for £10.46 million and should complete the move before the World Cup!

The brother of Portsmouth midfielder Kevin Prince-Boateng told Sky Sports: "It has been decided that I'm moving there. Roberto Mancini convinced me to make the transfer and he sees so much potential in me!"

Rafa Benitez is no longer the Liverpool manager after six years in charge at Anfield!

Benitez told the club's official website: "It's very sad for me to announce that I'll no longer be manager. I'd like to thank all the staff and players for their efforts. I'll always keep in my heart the good times I've had here, the strong and loyal support of the fans and the love from Liverpool!"

West Ham have released Ilan and Mido after their loan spells at Upton Park last season!

The Hammers, who look set to name Avram Grant as their new boss on Thursday, have also shown Mexico hitman Guillermo Franco the Boleyn Ground exit door!

Barcelona have stepped up their chase for Arsenal skipper Cesc Fabregas by making a £29 million offer for the Spain hero!

But The Gunners have turned down the bid! A statement on Arsenal's official website said: "We will not enter into any discussion. Barcelona have stated they will respect our position and we expect them to keep their word. Cesc Fabregas is under contract until 2015 and is part of our future plans!"

England keeper David James is hoping to be Fabio Capello's first-choice when The Three Lions head out to South Africa!

The solid shot-stopper told Sky Sports: "We'll see what happens with the selection! I'm hoping it's going to be me that's chosen, but it's about the squad and everyone will be prepared if called upon for the first game!"

Darren Bent says he's already focused on next season after missing out on a place in England's 2010 World Cup squad!

The speedy Sunderland striker told the club's official website: "I feel really disappointed. I'm going to take some time off now after a great season for me, and get ready for next year!"

Portugal defender Pepe has made Carlos Queiroz's final 23-man World Cup squad, even though he hasn't played this year!

Deportivo La Coruna defender Ze Castro is the unlucky player to be cut from Queiroz's provisional squad!

Deadly strikers Marco Borriello and Giuseppe Rossi are the shock names to be left out of Italy's World Cup squad!

Marcello Lippi picked Napoli's Fabio Quagliarella instead, while Mauro Camoranesi has also been included, despite picking up a knee injury in training!

Arsenal are lining up Bordeaux's £21 million-rated playmaker Yoann Gourcuff as a replacement for Cesc Fabregas this summer!

Stoke could be ready to break their transfer record by signing West Ham hitman Carlton Cole for £12 million!

Chelsea's Joe Cole will join either Liverpool, Tottenham or Arsenal when his deal runs out this summer!

Wolves have completed the signing of ex-Southampton defender Jelle Van Damme from Anderlecht!

Wanderers boss Mick McCarthy told Sky Sports: "Jelle is a player we've been watching for a long time! He's a versatile defender who has Champions League and international experience!"

Luka Modric has signed a new six-year deal with Tottenham, rubbishing rumours of a big-money transfer this summer!

Gossips had linked Man. United with a £25 million bid, but the Croatia playmaker told Spurs' official website: "I want to achieve great success with Tottenham! I have no interest in going anywhere!"

Everton have signed highly-rated striker Jermaine Beckford on a free transfer from Leeds!

Beckford has penned a four-year deal with The Toffees and told BBC Sport: "It's a club I can learn from and help me develop into a better player! I want to test myself at the highest level!"

Theo Walcott is gutted to miss out on a place in England's final World Cup squad!

The Arsenal speedster said in an official statement: "I'm very disappointed not to be included in the squad, but completely respect Mr. Capello's decision. I'd like to wish the team the best of luck and hope they have a really successful tournament!"

Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic is hoping to lead his country to World Cup glory this summer!

The big Man. United centre-back told the Serbian FA's official website: "This is my first World Cup and it could be my last! I'm really keen to achieve success with the national team! No matter how much silverware you win, you always want more!"

Fabio Capello has named England's 23-man World Cup squad and the big news is that Theo Walcott has been left out!

The other unlucky players to be chopped by Capello are Darren Bent, Leighton Baines, Michael Dawson, Tom Huddlestone, Scott Parker and Adam Johnson!

Benni McCarthy has been left out of South Africa's World Cup squad after worries over his fitness!

Prem trio Steven Pienaar, Kagisho Dikgacoi and Aaron Mokoena have been included by Bafana Bafana boss Carlos Alberto Parreira!

Midfielders
Gareth Barry, Michael Carrick, Joe Cole, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Aaron Lennon, James Milner, Shaun Wright-Phillips.

Strikers
Peter Crouch, Jermain Defoe, Emile Heskey, Wayne Rooney.

Here's Fabio Capello's final 23-man World Cup squad!

Goalkeepers
Joe Hart, David James, Rob Green.

Defenders
Jamie Carragher, Ashley Cole, Rio Ferdinand, Glen Johnson, Ledley King, John Terry, Matthew Upson, Stephen Warnock.

Lee Hughes won the MATCH Golden Boot and fired Notts County to the League 2 title!

Champions
Notts County.

Promoted
Bournemouth and Rochdale.

Play-off winners
Dagenham & Redbridge.

Relegated
Darlington and Grimsby.

Norwich blew the opposition away as they stormed their way to the League 1 title!

Champions
Norwich.

Promoted
Leeds.

Play-off winners
Millwall.

Relegated
Stockport, Southend, Wycombe and Gillingham.

Newcastle dominated the Championship and bounced back to the Premier League as champions! They were joined by West Brom and Blackpool!

Champions
Newcastle.

Promoted
West Brom.

Play-off winners
Blackpool.

Relegated
Peterborough, Plymouth and Sheffield Wednesday.

Fabio Capello names his final 23-man World Cup squad later today!

Keep checking the MATCH website to find out which players make it on the plane to South Africa!

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Arsenal wonderkid Aaron Ramsey has signed a new long-term deal with The Gunners!

The Wales international, who suffered a broken leg against Stoke in February, told Arsenal.com: "I'm very happy at Arsenal and I've learned a lot since I've been here! I think I can still develop my game a lot, and I'm in the right place to do that!"

Ivory Coast manager Sven-Goran Eriksson has named tons of Premier League players in his final World Cup squad!

Didier Drogba, Kolo Toure, Steve Gohouri, Emmanuel Eboue and Salomon Kalou have all made The Elephants' 23-man squad, but West Brom defender Abdoulaye Meite misses out!

Liverpool defender Sotiris Kyrgiakos has made Greece's World Cup squad along with Celtic striker Georgios Samaras!

Greece boss Otto Rehhagel has also selected Christos Patsatzoglou and Giourkas Seitaridis after they passed fitness tests!

Nigeria gaffer Lars Lagerback has included Yakubu, Kanu, John Obi Mikel and Obafemi Martins in his 23-man World Cup squad!

The unlucky players to miss out include Everton striker Victor Anichebe and Real Zaragoza hitman Ikechukwu Uche!

Slovakia have included giant defender Martin Skrtel in their World Cup squad, along with Chelsea's Miroslav Stoch and Man. City's Vladimir Weiss!

There were worries Skrtel would be unable to recover from a broken foot in time for the trip to South Africa, but he came through a friendly against Cameroon on Saturday with no problems!

England put in another dodgy display and needed two own goals to beat Japan 2-1 in their final World Cup warm-up match in Austria!

The Three Lions fell behind when Marcus Tulio fired Japan ahead with a powerful low drive! Frank Lampard then missed a penalty, but two own goals by Tulio and Yuji Nakazawa gives England a big confidence boost before they fly out to South Africa!

Get ready for England v USA on Saturday, June 12 by taking part in the official England Football Day!

Hundreds of clubs and sports centres all over the country will be opening their doors to fans, who'll be able to go along to local football festivals and play tons of different footy games! To find a football festival near you, check out www.thefa.com/EnglandFootballDay

England's stars have one last chance to impress boss Fabio Capello on Sunday against Japan before he names his final 23-man World Cup squad!

With Ledley King being rested, John Terry will line up alongside captain Rio Ferdinand in defence, while Frank Lampard will return in midfield. Up front Peter Crouch is expected to start with Wayne Rooney! The match is live on itv1 at 1.15pm!

Brazil keeper Julio Cesar hates the new Adidas Jabulani ball for the World Cup!

The Inter Milan shot-stopper said it looks like something you would buy from a grocery store!

Prem stars Nicklas Bendtner and Daniel Agger have made Denmark's final squad for the World Cup!

Coach Morten Olsen cut Kim Christensen, Michael Silberbauer, Michael Krohn-Dehli and Morten Rasmussen from his provisional squad!

Argentina superstar Lionel Messi reckons England will be as dangerous as Spain and Brazil at the World Cup!

The dynamite winger said, "They had a strong, easy qualifying campaign, and are very tough!"

Philipp Lahm has been named as Germany's new captain after Michael Ballack was ruled out of the World Cup!

Boss Joachim Low has also announced that Manuel Neuer will start the tournament in goal!

Bolton boss Owen Coyle wants to take Arsenal's midfield wonderkid Jack Wilshere on loan again next season!

Leeds striker Jermaine Beckford could be on his way to Everton!

London clubs West Ham and Fulham are battling it out to sign striker Frederic Piquionne! Lyon have said he can leave this summer and could cost £3 million!

Atletico Madrid and Portugal winger Simao Sabrosa could be on his way to Anfield this summer!

Reds boss Rafa Benitez has been linked with an £8 million bid for the 30-year-old left winger!

Stoke's third-choice keeper Steve Simonsen could be about to end his six-year stay at the Britannia Stadium!

Simonsen spent some of last season on loan at Sheffield United and has hinted that he may leave to get regular first-team football!

Man. City are rumoured to be lining up bids for Valencia midfielder David Silva and Wolfsburg hitman Edin Dzeko!

Dzeko was the Bundesliga's top scorer last season, while it could be the second time City have tried to buy Silva! If they land the pair it could cost £70 million!

England midfielder Steven Gerrard will train with the rest of the squad today after pulling up with a calf injury yesterday!

There were fears the Liverpool captain might be out for a few days after getting injured during a training match, but The FA reckon he'll be fine!

New Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has targeted a double swoop for Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard!

Mourinho told Spanish newspaper AS: "I love players around 33 or 34-years-old! They are players that you get two or three years out of, but it's worth it. Lampard and Gerrard are great players and always give everything!"

Ghana have suffered a major blow with the news that powerhouse midfielder Michael Essien is out of the World Cup with a knee injury!

A statement on The Black Stars' website said: "A combined team of medical experts from Ghana and Chelsea revealed that Essien will not recover until the end of July. We wish him a full recovery and a quick return to action!"

Stephen Warnock has given England an injury scare after limping out of training with a twisted ankle!

The Aston Villa man was hoping to play against Japan on Sunday to push himself ahead of Leighton Baines for a place in South Africa!

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Don't forget to buy yours so you're all kitted out when The Three Lions wear it in the Euro 2012 qualifiers!

Check out Adidas' awesome brand-new F50 adiZero boot range!

David Villa, Lionel Messi, Arjen Robben and Jermain Defoe will all be wearing these boots this summer!

This awesome Jo'Bulani ball was used in the 2010 World Cup Final!

Go to the MATCH Shop now for more info on this and loads of other World Cup footballs, including Jabulani, Emblem, 3D Effect, Glider and Metallic!

Ex-Middlesbrough striker Dong-Gook Lee could miss South Korea's opening World Cup match with a hamstring injury!

Taeguk Warriors' assistant coach Hae-Sung Jung told FIFA.com: "There's only a small chance of Lee being fit to play against Greece. The coaching staff will look at whether he'll be able to play against Argentina and Nigeria!"

France came from behind to beat Costa Rica 2-1 in their latest World Cup warm-up match in Lens!

The Ticos led thanks to a 25-yard screamer by Carlos Hernandez, but Les Bleus, who left Thierry Henry on the bench, won after a deflected strike by Franck Ribery and Mathieu Valbuena's first ever international goal!

Holland defender Ron Vlaar is a doubt for the World Cup after pulling a thigh muscle in training!

The Feyenoord man has been ruled out of tonight's friendly against Mexico, along with Marc van Bommel, Wesley Sneijder and Arjen Robben, who've all been rested by boss Bert van Marwijk!

Spain playmaker Cesc Fabregas says he's totally focused on the World Cup, and not his possible move from Arsenal to Barcelona!

The midfield master told FIFA.com: "I'm not interested in the future. A World Cup is too important to think about other things. Arsene Wenger told me to leave it in his hands and he'll deal with my future!"

England's World Cup opponents USA suffered a major setback on after losing 4-2 to the Czech Republic in a friendly in Connecticut!

Coach Bob Bradley rested tons of his key players and it backfired on The Stars and Stripes, who lost after Tomas Sivok, Jan Polak, Martin Fenin and Tomas Necid ripped the net!

Paraguay will be hoping for better displays in the World Cup after they crashed to a 2-1 defeat in a friendly against Ireland on Tuesday!

Gerardo Martino's side, which featured Prem stars Paulo Da Silva, Cristian Riveros and Roque Santa Cruz, dominated possession in Dublin! But they ended up on the losing side as Kevin Doyle and Liam Lawrence fired Ireland to victory!

England manager Fabio Capello has hinted that midfielder Gareth Barry will make his final World Cup squad!

Barry's been out with an ankle injury since the end of the Prem season, but Capello told Sky Italia: "We analysed his ankle two days ago and he's fine. The recovery time is shorter than we thought. We are very confident!"

Wayne Rooney is confident he'll be 100 per cent fit for England's World Cup kick-off against the USA on Friday, June 11!

The powerhouse Man. United hitman told BBC Sport: "I haven't got an ankle problem, that story's a load of rubbish! I have a bit of a stiff neck, but that should pass!"

Deadly goal machine DJ Campbell is hoping to seal a permanent move to Blackpool after firing The Seasiders to the Prem!

Campbell, who enjoyed a top loan spell at Bloomfield Road from Leicester this season, told the Leicester Mercury: "Everyone in Blackpool knows how much I love the club! The gaffer wants to sign me and I want to come, so hopefully Leicester don't do something silly!"

Preston defender Sean St. Ledger will have two operations after helping Ireland beat Paraguay 2-1 in a friendly on Tuesday!

The highly-rated centre-back told the Lancashire Evening Post: "I'm having my hernia done on Sunday and my knee the following day! The operations have to be done and it'll be a relief to get it sorted out!"

Birmingham have completed the signing of giant striker Nikola Zigic from Valencia for around £6 million!

Jose Mourinho will make a £50 million double swoop for Chelsea duo Ashley Cole and Michael Essien if he takes over at Real Madrid!

Arsenal could make a shock move for Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer!

Man. City could be ready to launch a £10 million bid for Ajax right-back Gregory van der Wiel!

Tough-tackling midfielder Nigel de Jong would love his Holland team-mate at Eastlands! He told the Daily Star: "I know Greg is on our wanted list and I've recommended him to City's management!"

Tricky midfielder Fran Merida has signed a four-year deal with Atletico Madrid after leaving Arsenal!

The 20-year-old will be presented at the Vicente Calderon Stadium on Friday after his deal with The Gunners ran out!

Ivory Coast striker Aruna Dindane has joined Qatar side Lekhwiya after his loan spell with Portsmouth ended!

The speedy hitman had been linked with a move to Blackburn, but has decided to switch to the Middle East with international team-mate Bakary Kone instead!

Man. United are planning a £20 million swoop for Real Madrid playmaker Rafael van der Vaart!

The Holland ace is unsure of his future at the Bernabeu so could fancy a switch to Old Trafford! Sir Alex Ferguson reckons he's the perfect man to replace Paul Scholes when he retires!

Algeria star man Mourad Meghni has been ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury!

The Lazio playmaker told Arryadia: "I'm very sad. I've been fighting this injury for months, but it didn't heal properly. The decision was taken and I need to accept it!"

Here are the rest of the champions from around Europe!

Belgium
Anderlecht.

Holland
FC Twente.

Greece
Panathinaikos.

Portugal
Benfica.

Switzerland
Basel.

Turkey
Bursaspor.

Marseille clinched their first French title since 1992, while PSG won the French Cup after beating Monaco at the Saint-Denis!

Champions
Marseille.

Champions League
Lyon and Auxerre.

Europa League
Lille.

Relegated
Le Mans, Boulogne and Grenoble.

Bayern Munich won the double, but ended up disappointed after losing the Champions League final to Inter!

Champions
Bayern Munich.

Champions League
Schalke and Werder Bremen.

Europa League
Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund.

Relegated
Nuremberg, Bochum and Hertha Berlin.

Rafa Benitez's new side Inter Milan dominated Italy as they won Serie A, the Coppa Italia and the Champions League – the first ever treble by an Italian side!

Champions
Inter Milan.

Champions League
Roma, AC Milan and Sampdoria.

Europa League
Palermo and Napoli.

Relegated
Atalanta, Siena and Livorno.

Barcelona won 31 games out of 38 to pip Real Madrid to the La Liga title! Sevilla bagged the Copa del Rey and Atletico Madrid won the Europa League!

Champions
Barcelona.

Champions League
Real Madrid, Valencia and Sevilla.

Europa League
Real Mallorca and Getafe.

Relegated
Real Valladolid, Tenerife and Xerez.

Man. United midfielder Ji-Sung Park ripped the net as South Korea beat mega rivals Japan 2-0 in a World Cup warm-up match in Saitama on Monday!

Chu-Young Park also netted a penalty as The Taeguk Warriors won their third friendly in a row before heading off to Austria for altitude training!

Australia have cut Middlesbrough striker Scott McDonald from their World Cup squad!

Midfielder Nicky Carle and defender Jade North have also been left out after gaffer Pim Verbeek cut his Socceroos training squad down to 28 players!

Scunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins says tons of clubs are interested in signing Iron striker Gary Hooper!

Adkins told the Scunthorpe Telegraph: "There's been a lot of interest in Gary all season! I know Celtic have been down on numerous occasions, but Gary can handle the attention!"

Derby have signed Wigan midfielder Tomasz Cywka on a free transfer!

The Poland U21 star rocked during a loan spell at Pride Park this season and Rams boss Nigel Clough told the club's official website: "His performances were impressive. We're delighted to sign him!"

West Brom midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu could be on his way out of the The Hawthorns after helping The Baggies achieve promotion back to the Prem this season!

The DR Congo star told the Daily Mail: "There are other clubs interested! Newcastle are really keen and my agent has been in contact with them!"

West Ham have been linked with a £6 million move for Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara!

Arsenal are lining up a £14 million swoop for Bolton defender Gary Cahill!

Birmingham have agreed a deal to sign giant Valencia striker Nikola Zigic for £6 million!

Bolton striker Johan Elmander says he loves playing under Trotters boss Owen Coyle and is looking forward to showing his best form next season!

The big target man told Swedish newspaper Aftonbladet: "He's the best manager I've had! We had a positive meeting and now things can start for me!"

Tottenham striker Robbie Keane can't wait to play Champions League football after returning from his loan spell at Celtic!

The Ireland ace told BBC Sport: "Going to Celtic was the best thing that happened to me, but I'm going back to Tottenham unless someone tells me different!"

Fernando Torres' agent says the Liverpool goal machine won't be leaving Anfield this summer, despite rumours Man. City wanna buy the £80 million Spain star!

Defender Fabio Aurelio is set to exit Liverpool though, after he failed to agree a new deal with The Reds!

England bagged a win in their last game at Wembley before the World Cup after seeing off a slick Mexico side 3-1 on Monday!

The Three Lions had to rely on two world-class saves by Rob Green to avoid falling behind in the first half, but Ledley King's bullet header, Peter Crouch's scrappy tap-in and Glen Johnson's thumping 20-yard curler made it a good night for Fabio Capello's side!

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