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After respective victories over Belgium and Czech Republic, Wales and Iceland are well placed to end their major tournament droughts.

Simone Zaza Italy forward Simone Zaza said he does not feel Mario Balotelli is a threat to his place in the national team.

Azerbaijan

Spain The race for places at the 2016 European Championship in France hots up with a full round of qualifying matches.

Dmitriy Nazarov Andre Schurrle scored two and set up another against Azerbaijan as Germany made it five wins from five in World Cup qualifying Group C.

Graziano Pellè ​Graziano Pelle's impressive start to the Premier League campaign with Southampton has earned him a first international call-up with Italy.

Kyle Lafferty Northern Ireland cruised past Azerbaijan 4-0 on Friday and Kyle Lafferty praised boss Michael O'Neill afterwards.

United States The United States kicked off preparations for the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Azerbaijan at Candlestick Park on Tuesday.