Gordon Greer's suspension has left Blackburn short of options in the centre of defence for Reading's visit to Ewood Park. The Scot was dismissed in the midweek loss to Brighton to incur the ban, and boss Owen Coyle is already without Charlie Mulgrew (groin), Elliott Ward (ankle) and Tommie Hoban (shoulder). Wes Brown, yet to make a Championship appearance for Rovers, or Scott Wharton, who last...Full Story »

Germany coach Joachim Low is not concerned about running up a record score when they meet San Marino in their World Cup qualifier on Friday. The world champions have won their opening three games in Group C and are expected to sweep aside a San Marino outfit that has lost its previous 36 World Cup qualifiers and who have not taken a point at home in the competition since 1993. Low could hardly...Full Story »

Wigan have no fresh injury problems for their home clash with Burton. Dan Burn has been playing with a knee issue of late, having injections before games, but it was hoped the international break would give him a chance to get back to full fitness. Reece Burke (hernia) remains doubtful but Kyle Knoyle could be involved having recovered from an elbow problem. Alex Gilbey (knee and ankle) is de...Full Story »

Germany's Manuel Neuer accepted that his side are favourites ahead of Sunday's clash with Slovakia, but the keeper was under no illusions about the challenges ahead against a team which beat them 3-1 in Augsburg just before the tournament. The goalkeeper remains aware that the previous encounter between the two sides was just a friendly, though did think some conclusions could be reached from...Full Story »

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer says it was an easy decision for him to sign a five-year contract extension with the club this week. With time running out on his previous deal and current manager Pep Guardiola heading to Manchester City next season, rumours were beginning to circulate that Neuer could well be headed for the exit door as well, but he insists this was never the case. "I ...Full Story »

Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer believes he should have stayed on his line as he was beaten to the ball by Raul Jimenez to concede the first goal against Benfica on Wednesday night. The Portuguese outfit gave the Bavarians a scare in the deciding leg after erasing the one-goal lead from the first leg early on in the deciding encounter. "I should have stayed in the goal. Whether I would have s...Full Story »

Bradford will include new loan signing Tom Thorpe in their squad for the home game against Millwall. Thorpe, comfortable in defence or midfield, arrived this week from Rotherham until the end of the season and could make his debut for the club. Manager Phil Parkinson will be without on-loan trio Reece Burke (England Under-20s), Josh Cullen (Republic of Ireland Under-21s) and Lee Evans (Wales U...Full Story »

Bayern München goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has hailed the achievement of Juventus counterpart Gianluigi Buffon after he set a new club record this weekend. Italy international Buffon's clean sheet in the 1-0 win over Sassuolo on Friday made it 926 minutes without conceding a goal for the keeper, while also leaving him just three minutes away from breaking Sebastiano Rossi's all-time record in ...Full Story »

Brighton have no new injury problems ahead of the visit of Sheffield Wednesday. Winger Kazenga LuaLua is close to returning after a knee problem and full-back Gaeten Bong is back in training following a thigh injury. Skipper Gordon Greer is still awaiting a recall after recovering from a hamstring injury, with Connor Goldson currently being preferred at centre-half alongside Lewis Dunk. Defen...Full Story »

Bradford climbed to within two places of the League One play-off spots despite having to settle for a 0-0 draw at Bury. A game of few chances saw Bradford centre-half Reece Burke go closest to breaking the deadlock with a second-half header but the two sides played out another stalemate. This was the fourth meeting between them this season and the last three have been 0-0 so, including extra...Full Story »