Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu praised the determination of his side after a stunning second-half comeback saw them beat Spain to book their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as Group E winners.Spain had looked in total control at the break after taking the lead through Alvaro Morata’s early header.However, following a couple of changes at half-time, Japan produced a remarkable turnaround...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 »

Morocco advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup after closing out a 2-1 win over Canada at the Al Thumama Stadium to finish top of Group F.Canada, who had already been eliminated, fell behind early on thanks to a major error by goalkeeper Milan Borjan to gift Hakim Ziyech the opener.Youssef En-Nesyri thumped past Borjan to extend their first-half advantage, but Morocco allowed Canada to st...Full Story »

Sky Bet League Two leaders Leyton Orient have Craig Clay available for the home clash with Bradford.Midfielder Clay can be called upon again having completed a three-match suspension.Orient have also been without defender Adam Thompson through injury.The O’s, whose boss Richie Wellens this week signed a new contract running to the summer of 2025, have won 14 of their 19 league matches this...Full Story »

Charlton will check on Steven Sessegnon ahead of the visit of Cheltenham.The Fulham loanee limped off during the second half of the 2-2 FA Cup draw with Stockport last weekend.Charlton are already without fellow defenders Eoghan O’Connell, Terell Thomas and Mandela Egbo through injury and have recalled youngster Lucas Ness from his loan spell at Torquay.The Addicks are also missing striker...Full Story »

Ipswich could welcome back Janoi Donacien and Freddie Ladapo for the visit of Fleetwood.Donacien has been out since picking up a knock a fortnight ago and Ladapo had a tight calf.Sone Aluko, Lee Evans and Marcus Harness are also closing in on returns from injury.Dominic Ball is a long-term absentee with a knee injury and Tyreece John-Jules has a hamstring problem.Jay Lynch returns in goal for th...Full Story »

Peterborough have received a timely boost with the return to fitness of Joe Ward ahead of their clash against fellow League One promotion chasers Barnsley.The right-sided player has missed the last eight games after suffering a knee injury in October but has returned to training and could go straight back into the starting line-up.Ronnie Edwards is available again after serving a one-match ban i...Full Story »

Hartlepool are waiting for news on goalkeeper Ben Killip’s injury ahead of the clash with Stockport.Pools brought in Alex Cairns on an emergency loan from Fleetwood after number one Killip and back-up Kyle Letheren (back) were ruled out of the FA Cup clash with Harrogate.Cairns’ deal could be extended if Killip remains sidelined.Rollin Menayese made a welcome return in the 3-1 win ag...Full Story »

Mansfield will return to their strongest XI for the visit of Colchester.The Stags made nine changes as they went out of the Papa John’s Trophy to Everton Under-21s on Wednesday.Ollie Clarke could be available as he recovers from a knock which has kept him out of the last three games while Riley Harbottle may also return to the frame after missing out at Goodison Park.Rhys Oates started aga...Full Story »

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Luke Shaw looks up after getting hit by bird poo from above during a England team meal They say getting pooed on by a bird is good luck but judging by the look on his face, Luke Shaw doesn't care much for superstition. Following in the footsteps of former Manchester United team-mate Ashley Young, who still denies that a bird pooed right into his gob during a game against Swansea in 2014 even t...Full Story »

BRAZIL have reportedly suffered a huge blow with news that Neymar is “doubtful to return” from injury in time for the start of the World Cup knockouts. The Samba Boys began their quest to win the tournament for a record sixth time by beating Serbia 2-0 thanks to Richarlison's double last week. Brazilian fans have received a worrying update regarding talisman Neymar However, that v...Full Story »

The Glazers could be gone in the not too distant future Manchester United could be under new ownership as early as spring, according to reports. The highly unpopular Glazer family are exploring "strategic alternatives" for the club and have set a price tag of around £6billion. There's already been significant interest from around the world, with United's global marketability unrivalled. ...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 »

Poland scraped into the last 16 of the World Cup on goal difference after a backs to the walls performance saw them lose 2-0 to Group C winners Argentina.With the group on a knife edge heading into the final round of fixtures, Mexico conceded a last-gasp goal in a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia, sending Poland through after it had seemed for much of the second half that they would advance purely ...Full Story »

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GERMANY players have been allowed to invite their Wags to stay at the team hotel ahead of their decisive World Cup game. The partners of the players were given permission to stay two nights at the luxury resort, according to Bild. Many of the players' wives and girlfriends are in Qatar and were spotted in the stands during Germany's 1-1 draw with Spain. And they have reportedly made the tri...Full Story »

There's been several incidents involving rainbow clothing at the World Cup An England fan claims to have been stripped search by Qatari officials after being blocked from entering a World Cup stadium. There's been several incidents involving supporters and security staff throughout the tournament, with rainbow clothing causing particular issues in the Gulf nation where homosexuality is illegal...Full Story »

Arsenal are weighing up joining the big money battle for West Ham captain Declan Rice. Football.London says Arsenal could join the race for Rice. The Gunners are now eyeing the midfielder. And West Ham are looking for £70m as Chelsea prepare an offer. Arsenal see Rice as a potential replacement for Thomas Partey and could join the bidding themselves.Full Story »

THIBAUT COURTOIS has denied claims of a Belgium dressing room bust-up. And the ex-Chelsea goalkeeper declared the person responsible for the allegations will be axed from the national team if discovered. Thibaut Courtois has denied claims of a dressing room clash Reports claimed Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Jan Vertonghen had to be separated as tensions boiled over after the 1-0 defeat to...Full Story »