Wales hero Gareth Bale praised his team-mates for digging deep to overcome Austria in their World Cup play-off but hit out at “disgusting” coverage of his own situation in the Spanish media in the build-up.Bale produced two terrific strikes – one in each half of the semi-final – as Wales won 2-1 to move within one game of ending their 64-year wait to play at a World Cup.W...Full Story »

Gareth Bale fired Wales to a 2-1 World Cup play-off semi-final victory over Austria that leaves them in sight of their first appearance in the finals for 64 years.Bale produced two stunning strikes – one in each half – before Wales had to endure anxious moments after Marcel Sabitzer’s deflected effort halved the deficit.Wales will now play Scotland or Ukraine for a place at the...Full Story »

Leyton Orient boss Richie Wellens could name an unchanged team for their League Two clash with Barrow.Orient have found form with back-to-back wins, most recently a 3-0 success against Harrogate.George Ray was an unused substitute in that game on his return from a hamstring injury but defender Tom James is expected to miss the rest of the season.Midfielder Callum Reilly has joined National Leagu...Full Story »

Ipswich forward Kayden Jackson remains a doubt for the Sky Bet League One match against in-form Plymouth at Portman Road.Jackson missed the draw at Oxford last weekend with a hamstring problem which had forced him off during the previous match against Portsmouth.Macauley Bonne could come in to lead the attack after replacing Joe Pigott during the second half against the U’s as the play-off...Full Story »

Sky Bet League One strugglers AFC Wimbledon will be missing players due to international duty when they host Cambridge.Forwards Terry Ablade (Finland) and Tomas Kalinauskas (Lithuania) and defender Dan Csoka (Hungary) have all had Under-21 call-ups. The Dons could also be without Ayoub Assal, who has been training with England Under-20s.Lee Brown has trained this week after sitting out Saturday&...Full Story »

Colchester will be without Tyreik Wright for the visit of Tranmere on Saturday.The 20-year-old winger has been called up for international duty by the Republic of Ireland Under-21s in their upcoming European Championship qualifier with Sweden.The U’s are also without Tommy Smith and Armando Dobra who are also away on international duty.Defender Ryan Clampin remains out with a long-term kne...Full Story »

Doncaster’s preparations for a vital clash with Charlton have been hit with the news that Kieran Agard has been ruled out for the season.The striker suffered a hamstring injury in last weekend’s defeat at Fleetwood and will not be fit for the rest of the campaign as he needs surgery.He joins Fejiri Okenabirhie and Tom Anderson in missing the rest of the season, while Jon Taylor has s...Full Story »

Shrewsbury will be without Tom Flanagan for the visit of Lincoln.The Shrews have enjoyed thumping wins over Morecambe and at Sky Bet League One leaders Rotherham, scoring eight goals along the way and conceding none.But they will have to make at least one change with Flanagan on international duty with Northern Ireland.Defender Aaron Pierre is also away with Grenada while midfielder David Davis ...Full Story »

Scunthorpe have endured an illness outbreak this week to leave a number of players doubtful for their game with Harrogate.While boss Keith Hill has yet to confirm whether it was Covid he will be in the dugout after missing the 5-1 defeat at Salford last weekend.Hill has said “one or two” players have missed training, without stating who, with the squad coming in later in the week to ...Full Story »

Northampton are without Tyler Magloire for the visit of Hartlepool in Sky Bet League Two.The defender has returned to parent club Blackburn for treatment after dislocating his shoulder in the first half of last week’s loss to Bristol Rovers.He joins fellow defenders Shaun McWilliams (knee) and Ali Koiki (hamstring) on the sidelines.McWilliams is likely to miss the rest of the season and Ko...Full Story »

Accrington will be without goalkeeper Toby Savin through suspension for the Sky Bet League One match against Gillingham.Savin was shown a straight red card for a professional foul during the 4-0 defeat at Plymouth so must serve a ban, meaning 19-year-old Liam Isherwood is set to deputise for his full debut.Midfielder Tommy Leigh continues to see out his own suspension after being dismissed for v...Full Story »

Salford’s Jordan Turnbull returns from suspension for the visit of Walsall in League Two.The centre-back has completed a two-match ban for collecting 10 bookings this season.City are otherwise likely to be unchanged from the side which thumped Scunthorpe 5-1 last weekend.Ash Eastham, Josh Morris, Luke Burgess, Conor McAleny, Liam Shephard and Ian Henderson remain injury doubts.Walsall hope...Full Story »

Charles Vernam could start for Bradford when they take on Newport on Saturday.The 25-year-old winger came off the bench to score in the Bantams’ 2-1 loss to Port Vale last weekend after missing nearly two months of action through injury.Striker Tom Elliott has suffered a setback in training after he tweaked his knee and is ruled out of this weekend’s fixture.Midfield duo Elliot Watt ...Full Story »

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KEPA ARRIZABALAGA is currently enjoying a romantic Bahamas getaway with Miss Universe girlfriend Andrea Martinez. The Chelsea stopper hasn't joined up with the Spain national team after he and David de Gea were left out in favour of Brighton's Robert Sanchez and Brentford's David Raya. Chelsea Kepa grins alongside girlfriend Andrea on holiday in the Bahamas Andrea poses in the pool in Nassau ...Full Story »

MANCHESTER UNITED and England star Luke Shaw is set to welcome his second child with partner Anouska Santos. In an Instagram post alongside first child Reign London, 2, Anouska can be seen sporting a significant baby bump. Shaw posed for a picture with son Reign London and partner Anouska, sporting a baby bumpCredit: Instagram @anouskasantos The couple announced they were expecting a second c...Full Story »

KYLIAN MBAPPE has fuelled speculation he will depart Paris Saint-Germain in the summer after confessing to Paul Pogba he is 'fed up'. The 23-year-old's future at Parc des Princes in uncertain with the 2018 World Cup winner set to to become a free agent at the end of the season. Paul Pogba asked Kylian Mbappe about his future at Paris Saint-Germain when the pair arrived for France dutyCredit: N...Full Story »

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is refusing to talk about his future. The 32-year-old can leave Chelsea on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of this season. Barcelona have been pushing hard to sign Azpilicueta, but the Spain international is remaining coy about his next move. "This is not the time or place to talk about the future," Azpilicueta said. "If there's one th...Full Story »

Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster is set to receive his first England call-up since 2017, the PA news agency understands. Sam Johnstone was brought into the squad on Monday as replacement for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who withdrew with a hip injury. The West Brom goalkeeper missed training on Tuesday and is now expected to leave Gareth Southgate’s squad, with Forster set f...Full Story »

AC Milan defender Fikayo Tomori says he's enjoying the pressure of being Serie A leaders. Tomori insists it's a "positive pressure" as they chase down the Scudetto title. He said, "We are doing very well this season and I can give my best on the field because the coach, players and staff all make me feel at ease. "There's pressure, but it's a positive one, the kind you really enjoy. We are ...Full Story »