Scotland head coach Steve Clarke hailed his side for taking the next step in their ongoing progress – and vowed they would not stop.Clarke’s side secured top spot in UEFA Nations League Group B1 with a 0-0 draw against Ukraine in Krakow.The feat brings promotion to the elite level of the next Nations League, a place among the second seeds for the Euro 2024 qualifiers, and a guarantee...Full Story »

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough insisted his side are still making progress but there was no denying Tuesday’s 3-1 defeat to Greece in Athens was a step backwards.After the joy of Josh Magennis’ stoppage-time winner against Kosovo on Saturday there was the familiar feeling of a Nations League defeat at the Georgios Kamaras Stadium as second-half goals from Giorgos Masouras an...Full Story »

Carlisle handed newly-promoted Grimsby their second 2-1 defeat on the bounce by edging their rearranged Sky Bet League Two meeting.Owen Moxon opened the scoring with a stunning low drive, before Kristian Dennis came back to haunt his former club at Blundell Park. Michee Efete was on target for the home team after gift-wrapping Carlisle their second.Grimsby midfielder Alex Hunt set his sights fro...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst could make changes ahead of their clash with Carlisle.The Mariners remained unchanged against Swindon at the weekend, but Hurst could bring Otis Khan into the fold as the midfielder continues to build up minutes after returning from injury.Kieran Green could push to feature and was named on the bench against the Robins following a spell on the sidelines with a groin in...Full Story »

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ARSENAL defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has withdrawn from Japan's squad due to "club circumstances". The Gunners right-back, 23, produced an impressive display in his side's 2-0 win over USA on Friday night. Tomiyasu has been withdrawn from the Japan squad for their second friendly match But he is now set to return to England before Japan's second friendly match of the international break against...Full Story »

Brazilian star Richarlison has spoken about how much interest there was in securing his signature prior to joining Tottenham Hotspur over the summer. The forward headed to the north London outfit from Everton in a deal worth £60million. Richarlison was one of the Toffees’ saving graces last season and played a vital role in steering the side clear of safety. He scored 10 goals and as...Full Story »

England and Manchester United defender Harry Maguire has hit back at his critics, saying negative stories about him are only done for "clicks." Maguire played the full 90 minutes of England's 1-0 defeat to Italy in the UEFA Nations League on Friday, a result which relegated Gareth Southgate's side to the second tier of the competition. The 29-year-old has been under-fire for United this seas...Full Story »

Scotland manager Steve Clarke praised his side for showing the patience and composure to overturn a half-time deficit and defeat Republic of Ireland 2-1.The Scots – playing their second game in 72 hours – trailed at the break to John Egan’s opener at a packed-out Hampden.But Jack Hendry’s second-half header and a late Ryan Christie penalty – following Alan Browne&rs...Full Story »

Scotland are one point away from promotion to League A in the Nations League following a hard-fought 2-1 comeback win over Republic of Ireland at Hampden Park.Irish skipper John Egan dampened Scottish optimism in the 18th minute when he fired the visitors ahead following a corner.However, Jack Hendry levelled with a header four minutes after the restart as Steve Clarke’s side at last ...Full Story »

Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough revealed he took a private moment to breath a huge sigh of relief after watching his side come from behind to beat Kosovo 2-1 and end their long winless run in the Nations League.Josh Magennis headed in a stoppage-time winner after Gavin Whyte’s 82nd-minute equaliser had cancelled out a goal from Kosovo captain Vedat Muriqi just before the hour.When ...Full Story »

Nigel Clough hailed the role of his substitutes as Mansfield came from behind to snatch a 2-1 victory at Crewe.The Stags were trailing to a fine finish from Courtney Baker-Richardson in the 70th minute despite having enjoyed a stranglehold on the game.However, Will Swan took a pass from fellow substitute Jason Law and, despite appearing to handle the ball in the build-up, the Nottingham Forest l...Full Story »

Ryan Colclough’s second-half penalty gave Altrincham their first win of the season in the National League as they beat 10-man Aldershot 1-0.Tom Whelan was dismissed just before half-time and Colclough scored from the spot in the 75th minute to lift the Robins off the foot of the table.Aldershot had a chance in the opening stages when Ollie Harfield whipped in a good cross but Ryan Glover h...Full Story »

Peterborough snapped a run of four successive Sky Bet League One defeats by breezing past Port Vale 3-0.Grant McCann’s men took command thanks to a 10-minute brace from captain Jonson Clarke-Harris, with wideman Kwame Poku the architect on both occasions.Clarke-Harris produced a smart 26th-minute finish into the far corner from a short Poku pass after Ricky-Jade Jones won possession on the...Full Story »

Notts County moved third in the National League with a 3-1 win at York, where Macaulay Langstaff scored twice against his former club.The Magpies, who suffered a first defeat of the campaign at Dorking last weekend, took an early lead when Portuguese midfielder Quevin Castro crashed in a long-range free-kick.The Minstermen were level in the 35th minute as summer signing Fraser Kerr slotted in hi...Full Story »

Beth Mead admits she is still “on cloud nine” following her Euro 2022 triumph with England and a strong start to the Women’s Super League season with Arsenal.The Gunners are top of the table with two wins from two after beating Tottenham 4-0 in the North London derby at the Emirates.Mead scored the opening goal after just four minutes before Vivianne Miedema scored in either ha...Full Story »

Josh March could again be missing for Forest Green’s Sky Bet League One clash against Exeter.March has been absent for the last three matches with a knee injury.After sitting out the midweek Papa Johns Trophy win at Newport, Connor Wickham is set to return as he chases his third goal in as many matches.Baily Cargil (ankle) and Udoka Godwin-Malife (hamstring) are likely to be absent.Exeter ...Full Story »

Colchester interim manager Steve Ball could make changes as his side prepare to face Rochdale.Former manager Wayne Brown departed earlier in the week following their loss to Grimsby and the club sit 21st in League Two.John Akinde is edging closer to a return for the U’s and has featured for their under-21 team as he recovers from injury.Cole Skuse could also push for more minutes after com...Full Story »

Plymouth will be without Finn Azaz and Brendan Galloway for their League One clash with fellow high-fliers Ipswich.Midfielder Azaz is on international duty with the Republic of Ireland under-21 squad while Galloway is suspended.The defender was sent off very late on in last weekend’s draw with Portsmouth after picking up two yellow cards and must serve a one-match ban.Mickel Miller, Conor ...Full Story »

Manchester City’s Riyad Mahrez has stated that he wants to finish his football career at the Manchester club. This comes after the 31-year-old put pen to paper on a fresh contract at the Etihad Stadium in July, which is scheduled to keep him at the club until 2025. The Algeria international has been a key player for Pep Guardiola’s side since joining the club from Leicester City...Full Story »