Gareth Southgate said England’s players fell short of the standards they “need to be at” against Malta but had no concerns about their attitude and aptitude ahead of next summer’s European Championship.Nobody at Wembley expected anything other than a victory from the side ranked fourth in the world against the one nestled between Fiji and Bermuda in 171st.But already-qual...Full Story »

ALEX SCOTT and the Lionesses went see-through for GQ as their awards-do outfits met with a chorus of approval at the Royal Opera House. Fans rated presenter Scott, Manchester City's Chloe Kelly and Arsenal ace Leah Williamson a sheer delight on the night as England's World Cup stars gathered for the magazine's top event. Awesome foursome Mary Earps, Leah Williamson, Alex Scott and Chloe Kelly ...Full Story »

Andy Crosby was delighted with his Port Vale side as they secured a second-round tie at Stevenage with a 2-0 victory over Burton in their FA Cup first-round replay.Gavin Massey set Vale on their way, with a poacher’s finish continuing some good form from the winger.Substitute Lewis Cass grabbed the second goal with eight minutes remaining, providing an impact from the bench that Crosby was...Full Story »

Forest Green boss David Horseman praised his side’s fast start as they avoided an FA Cup embarrassment by beating Scarborough 5-2 in their first round replay.League Two strugglers Rovers took an emphatic 4-0 lead after 35 minutes thanks to goals from Teddy Jenks, Kyle McAllister, Jamie Robson and Harvey Bunker.Alex Wiles pulled one back for the National League North visitors but Tyrese Omo...Full Story »

Slough player-manager Scott Davies was proud of his players despite their 7-2 FA Cup first-round replay defeat at the hands of League Two opponents Grimsby.For an hour of the game the Rebels were well in the tie at Blundell Park, but once the Mariners were able to get back ahead, there was no looking back.There was disappointment from Davies after the game that the cup run was over and that the ...Full Story »

Crewe head coach Lee Bell said his side’s 3-1 FA Cup first round replay win at Derby has capped off one of the proudest times of his career.Bell saw his high-flying League Two side go behind early but hit back to outplay their League One opponents and deservedly book a home tie against Bristol Rovers.Derby had scored two late goals at Crewe to set up a replay at Pride Park and it looked go...Full Story »

Grant McCann felt his Doncaster side deserved their 2-1 extra-time FA Cup first-round victory over fellow League Two side Accrington – and they now face his former club Peterborough.After the two sides drew 2-2 at the Eco-Power Stadium, Stanley got off to a dream start in the seventh minute through Joe Pritchard’s back-heel.Doncaster did not really get going until the second half and...Full Story »

Barnsley manager Neill Collins praised the attitude of his side as they beat Horsham 3-0 in the FA Cup.Three goals in less than half an hour – two from John McAtee including a chip – sent the League One side through to meet Sutton in the next round.It was a much more thorough performance from the Oakwell side in the replay after they were held by the Isthmian League outfit in the fir...Full Story »

Joe Ironside scored the winner in extra time to take Doncaster through to the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over fellow League Two side Accrington in the replay.After the two sides drew 2-2 at the Eco-Power Stadium, Stanley got off to a dream start in the seventh minute when Korede Adedoyin’s low cross found Joe Pritchard at the near post and he flicked the ball home.Stanley pr...Full Story »

League Two Crewe came from behind to beat Derby 3-1 in their FA Cup first round replay at Pride Park.Tom Barkhuizen gave Derby the lead but Crewe hit back through an Aaron Rowe double and a Mickey Demetriou header to deservedly go through.Derby, who had scored twice late on to force a replay in the original tie, took the lead in the fourth minute when Lewis Billington lost out to Louie Sibley an...Full Story »

Goals in each half from Gavin Massey and substitute Lewis Cass saw Port Vale through to the second round of the FA Cup with a 2-0 replay win over Staffordshire rivals Burton.Massey finally broke the deadlock in the 31st minute after Burton keeper Max Crocombe had made a double save from Uche Ikpeazu and Tom Sang. The winger reacted quickest to the loose ball to leave the Albion stopper with no c...Full Story »

Forest Green secured their place in the second round of the FA Cup with a 5-2 victory over National League North side Scarborough.Goals from Teddy Jenks, Kyle McAllister, Jamie Robson, Harvey Bunker and Tyrese Omotoye completed the win for the League Two strugglers.The hosts took the lead in the fifth minute after a cross from Fankaty Dabo found its way to Jenks and his deflected effort went pas...Full Story »

Three goals in the opening 30 minutes saw Barnsley win 3-0 against Isthmian League Horsham.A double from John McAtee made it a comfortable evening for the Oakwell outfit in their FA Cup replay in Sussex.The League One side got off to the best possible start after just three minutes. A cross from Adam Phillips was only parried by keeper Lewis Carey, and Nicky Cadden followed up from close range.B...Full Story »

The Croatian beauty updated her fans on her new path on her Instagram story. Ivana Knoll has a new jobShe is learning to DJShe is available for bookings Ivana, 31, rose to fame after being hailed as the World Cup's hottest fan as she made stunning appearances in Qatar last year. She was easily recognisable as she would don Croatia-themed outfits which left little to the imagination. She had ...Full Story »

Philippe Clement praised Rangers for the way they dealt with a “tricky” trip to Livingston as he called on the Scottish football authorities to consider implementing Sunday evening kick-off times for teams playing in Europe on a Thursday.The Rangers boss watched his team run out comfortable 2-0 winners at the Tony Macaroni Arena less than 72 hours after an energy-sapping 2-1 victory ...Full Story »

Nigel Clough expressed his pride as Mansfield returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory at Salford.After suffering three successive defeats in three cup competitions, the Stags responded to move into third place in League Two.First-half strikes from Jordan Bowery and Davis Keillor-Dunn ensured Mansfield secured a fourth league win in a row on their return to fourth tier action.Matt Smith, Leag...Full Story »

Philippe Clement warned his Rangers players that Europa League knockout football is not yet assured despite a 2-1 win over Sparta Prague taking them in to second place in Group C.In a thrilling first-half performances Brazilian striker Danilo got the breakthrough after 11 minutes before midfielder Todd Cantwell added a second in the 20th minute but the second half was not so convincing.Sparta su...Full Story »

David Moyes was thrilled to get West Ham’s Europa League campaign back on track after Lucas Paqueta’s goal secured a 1-0 victory over Olympiacos.The Brazil midfielder crashed in a second-half volley to keep the Hammers on top of Group A and to the brink of qualifying for the knockout stages.Moyes’ side are also guaranteed European football after Christmas with the worst-case sc...Full Story »

Aberdeen manager Barry Robson was “gutted but so proud” after his side’s Europa Conference League qualification hopes ended with a 2-2 draw against PAOK in Greece.Luis ‘Duk’ Lopes hit an early opener for the Dons who later quickly fought back from 2-1 down when Jamie McGrath scored a 30-yard free-kick in the 70th minute.The Dons went for the win by putting on top go...Full Story »

Rangers moved clear into second place in Europa League Group C with what turned out to be a nervy 2-1 win over Sparta Prague at Ibrox.The two sides fought out a goalless draw in the Czech Republic last month but it took only 11 minutes for Brazilian striker Danilo to get the breakthrough before midfielder Todd Cantwell added a second in the 20th minute.The visitors smartened up after the break h...Full Story »