Stevenage manager Steve Evans praised a “dominant” second-half performance from his side after their ruthless 5-0 thrashing of fellow League Two high-flyers Barrow.Second-placed Boro’s five goals at the Lamex Stadium came from four shots on target – and an own goal – as they emphatically prevented their fourth-placed visitors from closing the gap on the automatic pr...Full Story »

Switzerland booked their trip to the last 16 at the World Cup after edging a heated 3-2 contest with Serbia at Stadium 974.Xherdan Shaqiri opened the scoring in a fiery end-to-end first half before Aleksandar Mitrovic levelled six minutes later.Dusan Vlahovic handed Serbia their first lead after 35 minutes but saw it cancelled out by Breel Embolo who sent the sides level into the break.Xherdan S...Full Story »

Barnsley continued their charge with a 2-1 triumph at fellow promotion chasers Peterborough.A moment of brilliance from Luca Connell gave Michael Duff’s men an early advantage as they claimed a fourth consecutive Sky Bet League One win.The Irish midfielder’s first goal in English football was worth the wait as he expertly controlled the ball with his chest before steering a 25-yard h...Full Story »

James Wilson’s second-half double for Port Vale gave them a 2-0 win at Plymouth, which ended the Pilgrims’ nine-match winning home run, although they maintain top spot in Sky Bet League One.Vale took the lead from a 65th-minute corner when Nathan Smith’s goalbound header was turned past goalkeeper Michael Cooper by Vale striker Wilson.Within six minutes the visitors had doubled...Full Story »

Derby will remain without defender James Chester for their clash with Sheffield Wednesday on Saturday.The 33-year-old has been out since October with a thigh injury and remains unavailable for their game against the Owls.Goalkeeper Joseph Anang has been out with an arm injury but could return to training soon.Winger Nathaniel Mendez-Laing (hamstring) and the defensive pair of Curtis Davies (knee...Full Story »

Rochdale defender Aidan White could be back in contention for Saturday’s home game against Harrogate.The former Leeds left-back edged closer to first-team action after recovering from an ankle injury by playing over 70 minutes for the reserves in midweek.Boss Jim Bentley must decide whether to include White in his plans or to choose from an unchanged squad.Striker Tahvon Campbell and Liam ...Full Story »

Ross Stewart could feature for the first time since August as Sunderland come up against Millwall on Saturday.The 26-year-old striker has been out of action with a thigh injury but boss Tony Mowbray confirmed he could be in the line-up sooner rather than later.Lynden Gooch and Aji Alese are back to full match fitness and are in contention to start.Defender Dan Ballard remains out and will not fa...Full Story »

Wycombe are without captain Joe Jacobson but could welcome back Chris Forino and Sullay Kaikai for the visit of Portsmouth.Jacobson is halfway through a three-match ban imposed after a melee against Forest Green last month.Defender Forino missed Wanderers’ 1-0 defeat at Cheltenham last time out due to a knock.Forward Kaikai returns from international duty with Sierra Leone.Joe Morrell is n...Full Story »

Brazilian model Lais Ribeiro flags up support for her national team in the World CupCredit: Richard Ramos In July the Victoria's Secret angel, 32, wed her pro basketball player partner Joakim Noah, 37. She got engaged to the Chicago Bulls star a year after they met. They tied the knot in a romantic ceremony beside the ocean. Mum-of-one Lais will no doubt be hoping her patriotic pose will be ...Full Story »

The Moroccan international has been at Chelsea since July 2020, but has failed to impress at Stamford Bridge. Ziyech has played more 90 minutes at the World Cup so far than he has all season for Chelsea.Credit: EPA The 29-year-old has completed 90 minutes just once for the Blues this season and could be tempted to leave in search of more game time. AC Milan are reportedly looking to swoop in ...Full Story »

Germany crashed out of the group stage of the World Cup for the second time in succession despite a 4-2 victory against Costa Rica.Following a shock defeat to Japan and a scrappy draw against Spain, the four-time world champions knew only victory at Qatar’s Al Bayt Stadium on Thursday night – and failure by Japan to beat Spain in Group E’s other fixture – would keep their...Full Story »

Forest Green are without defender Dominic Bernard for their Sky Bet League One clash with Cambridge through suspension.Bernard is banned after being sent off for two bookable offences in last week’s FA Cup victory over non-league Alvechurch.Midfielder Armani Little and forward Kyle McAllister could be back in contention after absences and Jamille Matt is also nearing a return.Matt Stevens ...Full Story »

Shrewsbury are still hampered by injuries as they prepare to face Lincoln in Sky Bet League One.Forward Aiden O’Brien (hip) and defender Julien Dacosta (hernia) are not yet ready to return and veteran winger Elliott Bennett (calf) could also be out for an extended spell.Striker Daniel Udoh and defender George Nurse both look set to miss the season with serious knee injuries.Manager Steve C...Full Story »

MK Dons will check on the fitness of Bradley Johnson ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One clash with fellow strugglers Burton.The veteran midfielder limped off after a heavy clash during the second half of last week’s FA Cup loss to Portsmouth.Ethan Robson, who replaced Johnson at Fratton Park, could be handed a place in the starting line-up.Conor Grant will also hope for a startin...Full Story »

Doncaster welcome back three players for their Sky Bet League Two clash with Walsall on Friday.Tommy Rowe, Joseph Olowu and Reo Griffiths have all missed large chunks of the season through injury but have trained well since Rovers’ last match a fortnight ago.Luke Molyneux will not be ready after picking up a knee injury at Colchester last time out but should return before the end of the mo...Full Story »

Accrington defender Doug Tharme will return for the visit of Oxford.The centre-back, on loan from Blackpool, was not allowed to play in last weekend’s FA Cup tie by his parent club but comes back in for Sky Bet League One action.On-loan Everton defender Ryan Astley should be back after a knee injury while midfielder Joe Pritchard is also back in contention after a hamstring problem.Defende...Full Story »

Max Melbourne could start his first Sky Bet League One match since August when Morecambe host Exeter.The defender is fit after three months out injured and played 70 minutes in the Papa Johns Trophy against former club Lincoln last week.Midfielder Jake Taylor should also be involved again after his recent lay-off.Ash Hunter and Courtney Duffus are still sidelined.Jay Stansfield has been passed f...Full Story »

Northampton welcome leading scorer Sam Hoskins back from suspension for the visit of Tranmere.Hoskins served a one-match ban in the impressive win at Bradford a fortnight ago but returns to the fray and should go straight back into the side.Boss Jon Brady said he has put the two-week break to good use with plenty of players well rested, with Josh Eppiah and Louis Appere back in training.Tyler Ma...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ was greeted with a massive Cristiano Ronaldo cake when she arrived in Doha to cheer on her partner. The model jetted into Qatar from Madrid to support Ronaldo as he plays in the World Cup. Georgina Rodriguez was given a giant Cristiano Ronaldo themed cake ather hotel in Doha Upon arrival at her hotel, she encountered an incredible Ronaldo-themed cake. The dessert displays ...Full Story »

Ben White has left England's training base at the World Cup and will return home for "personal reasons", the FA have announced. The Arsenal centre-back is not expected to return to Qatar to play any more part in England's World Cup campaign. Ben White has left England's camp A statement from the FA read: "Ben White has left England’s training base in Al Wakrah and returned home for perso...Full Story »