Speculation linking Thomas Tuchel with the England job is set to intensify after the former Chelsea boss admitted he'd be "tempted" to manage an international team next Thomas Tuchel says he'd be "tempted" by an international job Thomas Tuchel says he'd consider taking charge of a national team next amid speculation he's being lined up to replace England head coach Gareth Southgate. The forme...Full Story »

El Larguero's Manu Carreno has detailed the reasons behind Barcelona defender Gerard Pique's retirement. Pique announced his retirement on Thursday evening. Carreno said on Cadena SER that Pique felt promises about playing regularly made by Xavi have been broken. This season, in 18 games he has only played nine. In the big games like against Bayern Munich or the Clásico, Pique did not ...Full Story »

Livingston manager David Martindale hailed the impact of Bruce Anderson after his fizzing long-range strike helped his side secure a 3-2 victory over Kilmarnock at Rugby Park.Joe Wright scored two headers for the hosts but Livi twice hit back through Anderson and a Sean Kelly penalty before Chris Stokes’ unfortunate own goal gave the visitors the win.Anderson, who was making his first leag...Full Story »

Darren Moore expressed his delight at on-loan Nottingham Forest winger Alex Mighten’s first goal for Sheffield Wednesday.The 20-year-old attacker wrapped up a 2-0 FA Cup triumph over Morecambe after Josh Windass had earlier opened the scoring during a routine first-round win for the hosts.Mighten was one of five changes that Moore made to the team that beat Burton 4-2 in Wednesday’s ...Full Story »

Josh Windass’ fifth goal of the season and Alex Mighten’s first in Sheffield Wednesday colours secured a comfortable 2-0 FA Cup first-round triumph over Morecambe at Hillsborough.Wednesday mustered 21 goal attempts, but only converting two was always going to prove sufficient against a Morecambe team that have failed to score more than once in their last 11 contests.Owls boss Darren ...Full Story »

Chris Stokes’ late own goal proved decisive as Livingston defeated Kilmarnock 3-2 in an entertaining match at Rugby Park.The Kilmarnock defender failed to sort his feet out as he deflected a Cristian Montano cross into his own net to settle the contest.Joe Wright had scored two headers for the hosts but the visitors had twice levelled, first through a long-range Bruce Anderson strike and t...Full Story »

Watford must wait on the fitness of Keinan Davis ahead of the visit of Coventry in the Sky Bet Championship on Saturday.Davis missed Watford’s 2-1 win at Cardiff on Wednesday, but will be assessed along with Samuel Kalu.Craig Cathcart, however, remains on the sidelines, with the medical staff focusing on his return to long-term fitness.Kortney Hause is also continuing his recovery from a k...Full Story »

Ross County will again be missing Ross Callachan for Saturday’s cinch Premiership clash with St Mirren.The former Hearts and Hamilton midfielder suffered a hamstring injury in the recent defeat by Kilmarnock and is unlikely to return before the World Cup break.Ben Paton (knee), Ben Purrington (ankle), Connor Randall (broken leg) and Alex Samuel (knee) are also expected to remain on the sid...Full Story »

Cameron Carter-Vickers will return to the Celtic squad for Saturday’s cinch Premiership encounter with Dundee United after missing Wednesday’s defeat by Real Madrid with a minor injury.Celtic came through the trip to Spain with no fresh injuries but manager Ange Postecoglou will make some changes following the exertions.Skipper Callum McGregor (knee) is the champions’ only abse...Full Story »

Unai Emery takes charge of Aston Villa for the first time for the visit of Manchester United.Goalkeeper Emi Martinez is expected to be fit after going off in the 4-0 defeat at Newcastle with a head injury.Diego Carlos (Achilles), Boubacar Kamara (knee) and Ludwig Augustinsson (hamstring) all remain out for the hosts.Manchester United will be without suspended midfielder Bruno Fernandes after he ...Full Story »

Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell will undergo a scan on Friday afternoon to determine the extent of his hamstring injury and the length of his likely spell on the sidelines.Graham Potter does not expect keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga (plantar fascia) to be available until after the World Cup, while Carney Chukwuemeka is ruled out with a hamstring issue.There is some good news for the Blues, however, as m...Full Story »

Stoke boss Alex Neil reports no fresh selection concerns ahead of the Sky Bet Championship match against Birmingham.Defender Josh Tymon returned to the squad after an eight-match injury lay-off to score in the 1-0 win at Wigan on Wednesday night, so should be involved again.Forward Tyrese Campbell continues to recover match fitness following glandular fever, while defender Dujon Sterling has bee...Full Story »

Southampton will have both Romeo Lavia and Armel Bella-Kotchap back in contention for Sunday’s Premier League match against Newcastle.Belgian midfielder Lavia has been out with a hamstring issue since late August, while defender Bella-Kotchap dislocated his shoulder in the draw with West Ham, but has also resumed training.Full-back Kyle Walker-Peters (hamstring) and defender Tino Livrament...Full Story »

Wolves will be without suspended striker Diego Costa for their home game against Brighton.Costa starts a three-game ban after being sent off for violent conduct in last week’s draw at Brentford, while midfielder Matheus Nunes is rated 50/50.Nunes was forced out at Brentford after hurting his shoulder and will be assessed. Raul Jimenez (groin), Toti Gomes, Pedro Neto (ankle) and Sasa Kalajd...Full Story »

Rotherham will be without suspended defender Cohen Bramall for the visit of Norwich.Bramall received a red card in the 3-2 defeat at Burnley on Wednesday where his side conceded two stoppage-time goals to lose after he had been sent off.Boss Matt Taylor is certain to swap things around given the match at Turf Moor where his side played 106 minutes in total.Defender Cameron Humphreys will be asse...Full Story »

Anthony Glennon is set to return for Grimsby when they host Sky Bet League One leaders Plymouth in the FA Cup first round.The 22-year-old left-back has been sidelined by illness for the Mariners’ last two matches but is expected to be back for Paul Hurst’s side this weekend.Jordan Maguire-Drew is still sidelined by a calf injury.Plymouth will be without talented midfielder Finn Azaz,...Full Story »

Chesterfield have no new injury worries, although manager Paul Cook could make changes with one eye on upcoming long away trips to Wealdstone and Torquay in the National League.Northampton midfielder Ben Fox is available for selection after completing a three-match ban following his red card against Leyton Orient.Danny Hylton remains suspended after his dismissal in the 3-2 win at Stevenage.Cobb...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers have a number of absentees, particularly up front, for the visit of League Two Rochdale in the FA Cup first round.Strikers Ryan Loft and John Marquis have both been ruled out through injury and Josh Coburn is not eligible to play under the terms of his loan move from Middlesbrough.Midfielder Paul Coutts (ankle) is likely to be out longer than anticipated and may not return until t...Full Story »

Blackpool’s Charlie Patino is a doubt for the visit of Luton in the Sky Bet Championship.The midfielder, who is on loan from Arsenal, missed the midweek loss at West Brom through illness and has yet to return to training.Liam Bridcutt will also miss Saturday’s game with a hamstring injury, but Keshi Anderson is set to be named in the squad for the first time this season.Jordan Gabrie...Full Story »

Swansea will be without captain Matt Grimes for the Sky Bet Championship match against Wigan.Midfielder Grimes will serve a one-match suspension after collecting a fifth caution of the season in the midweek defeat at Preston.Forward Jamie Paterson, who had been out with a groin problem, is pushing for a start after impressing off the bench on Tuesday night.Veteran midfielder Joe Allen (hamstring...Full Story »