Charlton will still be without Ryan Inniss for the visit of league leaders Plymouth.The defender has a long-standing thigh issue and will return before next month.Akin Famewo serves a one-match ban after he was booked for the fifth time this season at Burton last week.Chris Gunter and Northern Ireland striker Conor Washington will be assessed following their return from international duty.Niall ...Full Story »

Walsall will be without Hayden White for the home clash with Rochdale.Defender White was booked for the fifth time this season during the Saddlers’ 3-1 defeat at home to Harrogate last time out and must now serve a one-game suspension.Midfielder Liam Kinsella (knee) and striker Conor Wilkinson (hamstring) returned to training this week and the duo are “desperate to be involved”...Full Story »

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is sweating on a number of his players ahead of the Premier League's return against Arsenal. Liverpool could potentially be without nine injured stars for this weekend's Premier League clash with Arsenal - although Jurgen Klopp will be hoping for any late fitness boosts between now and Saturday. The German has always made no secret of the fact he dreads international...Full Story »

Manchester United and Chelsea reportedly look to have been handed a huge boost in the Erling Haaland transfer battle that’s set to take place in the summer. The Borussia Dortmund goal machine is set to be one of the most sought-after talents in world football and the latest transfer gossip suggests he wants to move to the Premier League next. Man Utd and Chelsea could be among the ma...Full Story »

The man who brought the Netherlands international to the UK was also involved in the development of Kieran Tierney, Wilfried Zaha and Jamal Musiala Though there have been some question marks over his form this season, there is no doubting that Virgil van Dijk remains one of, if not the world's premier centre-back. How, then, did it take him so long to earn himself a move to one of Europe's e...Full Story »

Tottenham have reportedly put together a transfer package worth around €75million as they go all out for the transfer of Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic. The in-form 21-year-old is attracting plenty of interest at the moment after his terrific form in Serie A, with his name dominating the transfer gossip columns ahead of January. Spurs are one of the teams being most strongly linked ...Full Story »

Argentina captain Lionel Messi is fit again and will start their World Cup qualifier at home to Brazil on Tuesday but Neymar will miss out for the visitors after feeling pain in his thigh, the teams announced. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni made similar comments ahead of their last game, a 1-0 win over Uruguay on Friday, although Messi only appeared for the final 14 minutes of the match. Arg...Full Story »

Gareth Southgate has promised England will not close their eyes to the controversies surrounding Qatar’s hosting of the World Cup when they play there next year.England formally confirmed their place at the tournament in 12 months with a 10-0 thrashing of San Marino in Serravalle on Monday.Qatar has been heavily criticised by organisations such as Amnesty International over its human right...Full Story »

Steve Clarke claimed comeback goal hero John Souttar was the story of Scotland’s thrilling 2-0 win over Denmark which secured home advantage in the first World Cup qualifying play-off game in March.The Hearts defender had suffered injury problems including a relapse of an Achilles issue since winning his first three caps in 2018 and he was a late call-up to the squad for the final Group F ...Full Story »

Wycombe will continue to be without a host of international players for their FA Cup first-round replay against Hartlepool on Tuesday.Garath McCleary could remain sidelined and has not featured for the Chairboys since October 23.Daryl Horgan, Sullay Kaikai and Tjay De Barr are all on international duty.However, manager Gareth Ainsworth made a few changes for the previous game and could choose to...Full Story »

Roma great Francesco Totti has rejected criticism of coach Jose Mourinho. Roma have hit a form slump after a bright start under Mourinho. "I think that if we are talking about Mourinho as the problem, then we've got it all wrong. He is not the problem here," said Totti. "If you put together all the other coaches currently in Serie A, they still won't have won as much as Mourinho. You can on...Full Story »

Mansfield boss Nigel Clough believes his side deserved the luck that helped them to their first away win of the League Two season after a 2-1 triumph at Stevenage.The Stags had Birmingham loanee Ryan Stirk to thank after he struck the winner in the 65th minute, 10 minutes after Boro skipper Scott Cuthbert had equalised following John-Joe O’Toole’s first-half opener.But Clough’s...Full Story »

John Hughes made an instant impact on his debut as Dunfermline boss as the cinch Championship basement boys came from behind to win 2-1 at his former club Inverness and record their first league win of the season.The promotion-chasing hosts at Caledonian Stadium – now winless in five – scored via Billy Mckay in the 21st minute, Michael Gardyne hitting a post with an effort from range...Full Story »

Darrell Clarke refused to be too hard on his Port Vale players after they were pegged back by visitors Bradford in a 1-1 draw.The Valiants led through James Wilson’s goal after 55 minutes and were on course to go level on points with League Two leaders Forest Green.But Lee Angol’s header 15 minutes from time gave Bradford a deserved share of the spoils.Clarke said: “It was a sc...Full Story »

Ian Baraclough felt his Northern Ireland side deserved to win by more after they needed an own goal to end their long wait for a Windsor Park victory by edging out Lithuania 1-0 on Friday night.Northern Ireland bossed possession and had two strikes ruled out before the break in a dominant first half, but could not add to Benas Satkus’ 18th-minute own goal as they registered a first competi...Full Story »

Walsall are expected to be without Zak Mills, Liam Kinsella and Rory Holden again for the home game against Harrogate.Defender Mills and midfielder Kinsella have been edging closer to match fitness following injury, while forward Rory Holden is a long-term absentee.Saddlers boss Matty Taylor, who made four changes for the midweek Papa John’s Trophy defeat to Forest Green, could hand m...Full Story »

Accrington striker Colby Bishop is suspended for the visit of Plymouth.The 25-year-old has been banned for three matches after being sent off in last weekend’s FA Cup defeat to Port Vale.Sean McConville has returned to training after missing two matches through illness.Fellow midfielder David Morgan is doubtful after injuring an ankle in training while Joe Pritchard and Matt Butcher remain...Full Story »

Following their controversial takeover last month, according to recent reports, several Premier League clubs are refusing to do business with the Magpies ahead of the upcoming January transfer window. Newcastle United, who are now majority-owned by cash-rich Saudi Prince Mohammad Bin Salman, is understood to be ready to inject vast sums to overhaul their playing squad. However, despite now h...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers manager Joey Barton has suffered another injury blow ahead of the visit of high-flying Northampton with the news striker Harvey Saunders may not play again this year.The 24-year-old tore ankle ligaments in last month’s draw with Bradford and Barton revealed this week that he is likely to be absent for another couple of months.With veteran duo Leon Clarke (hamstring) and Bret...Full Story »

Burton will check on Lucas Akins ahead of the visit of Charlton.Forward Akins missed last weekend’s FA Cup win at Fleetwood with a neck injury.Jonny Smith returns from suspension but Tom Hamer is banned after collecting five yellow cards.Tom O’Connor is fit after going off with a knock against Wigan a fortnight ago.Charlton will be without Wales defender Chris Gunter and Northern Ire...Full Story »