European Championship Qualification

Bamidele Ali Tottenham youngster Dele Alli said he was speechless after finding out he was selected for England's up-coming UEFA Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Wayne Rooney Wayne Rooney has spoken of his regret over a trip to Las Vegas ahead of Euro 2012 and urged his England team-mates to avoid his mistake.

Shane Long Republic of Ireland coach Martin O'Neill is hopeful Shane Long will be fit to face Bosnia-Herzegovina next month's Euro 2016 play-offs.

Gareth Bale Wales manager Chris Coleman hailed Gareth Bale's winning goal as "something special" after his side's 1-0 win over Cyprus.

Jack Grealish Aston Villa's Jack Grealish must wait for his England bow as international clearance rules him out of October's Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Cesar Azpilicueta Tanco Cesar Azpilicueta knows the importance of avenging Spain's loss to Slovakia as both teams close in on Euro 2016 qualification.

Boudewijn Zenden Former Netherlands star Bolo Zenden thinks the players and KNVB must take much of the blame for the nation's Euro2016 qualifying failure.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Vicente del Bosque has reiterated Gerard Pique's commitment to Spain and insists the Barcelona star is not a divisive figure for the team.

Gerard Piqué Bernabéu Aleix Vidal is unlikely to feature in Spain's Euro 2016 qualifier against Belarus on Sunday after picking up an ankle injury.

Robin van Persie Robin van Persie's lack of starts for Fenerbahce has Netherlands boss Danny Blind concerned.