European Championship Qualification

Michael O'Neill Alan Mannus and Lee Hodson have earned recalls to Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland squad for their upcoming UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Spots at Euro 2016 remain up for grabs and Wales are set to reach a major tournament for the first time since 1958.

Andrea Pirlo Marco Verratti says his display against Azerbaijan in Euro 2016 qualifying will not signal the end of Andrea Pirlo's Italy career.

Diego Costa Silva Diego Costa has mustered only one goal for Spain since switching allegiances from Brazil, but head coach Vicente del Bosque is unconcerned.

Jonathan Walters Jonathan Walters fired Republic of Ireland to Euro 2016, but the forward heaped praised of managerial team Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane.

Srečko Katanec Mikhail Fomenko refused to get carried away over Ukraine's Euro 2016 qualification chances despite their 2-0 win over Slovenia on Saturday.

Harry Kane England and Tottenham striker Harry Kane ended his goalless drought with his strike against San Marino on Saturday.

David Jiménez Silva After sealing Euro 2016 qualification Vicente del Bosque was thrilled for his Spain side, who lost David Silva and Alvaro Morata to injury.

Mario Balotelli Antonio Conte has discussed Mario Balotelli's international future and Domenico Berardi's injury ahead of Italy's final qualifiers.

Both England and Slovakia kept up their 100 per cent records in Euro 2016 qualifying with wins over Slovenia and Macedonia respectively.