WC Qualifying Europe

Aleksandar Kolarov Speaking to Omnisport, former midfielder Dejan Stankovic talks about Serbia and the problems in the SuperLiga.

Roberto Martinez Eden and Thorgan Hazard scored for Belgium to help them run out comfortable winners over Cyprus, drawing praise from Roberto Martinez.

Arda Turan Following allegations of a bust-up with a reporter on a plane, Arda Turan has retired from duties with the Turkey national team.

Arsene Wenger An array of talent including Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba and Kylian Mbappe leads Arsene Wenger to feel France may dominate world football.

Gareth Bale He may have made only 33 senior appearances, but Oliver Burke is already drawing comparisons with Real Madrid star Gareth Bale.

Giorgio Chiellini Italy were pegged back by a late Macedonia goal, failing to get a win that would have confirmed a World Cup play-off spot next month.

Wayne Rooney Peter Shilton's haul of 125 caps is an England record, but Wayne Rooney is closing in on that tally.

Mesut Özil Mesut Ozil will miss Germany's final two World Cup qualifiers due to a knee injury, Joachim Low has confirmed.

Jordi Alba Ramos Jordi Alba sustained a thigh injury while playing for Spain, but Barcelona are confident he will be back to face Manchester City in Europe.

Riccardo Montolivo Jordi Alba was withdrawn early in Spain's World Cup qualifier against Italy, while Riccardo Montolivo appeared to suffer a serious injury.