WC Qualifying Europe

Arjen Robben A 3-1 victory for Netherlands over Bulgaria was not the major boost to goal difference Arjen Robben and Dick Advocaat had hoped for.

Gareth Southgate England are through to the 2018 World Cup finals after a 1-0 win against Slovenia at Wembley on Thursday, Harry Kane scoring late on.

Kevin Gameiro Antoine Griezmann and Kevin Gameiro combined well enough to impress France coach Didier Deschamps.

Zinedine Zidane Kylian Mbappe is ready to start games for France, but coach Didier Deschamps is keen not to overwork the Monaco teenager.

Wayne Rooney After missing the last three games of 2015-16 through a three-match ban, Dele Alli has been working on controlling his emotions.

Arjen Robben Dick Advocaat's third spell as Netherlands coach began with a 5-0 win over Luxembourg, as Wesley Sneijder set a new caps record.

Ronald Koeman Everton boss Ronald Koeman should indulge in some "quiet introspection" over James McCarthy, said Martin O'Neill in an outspoken statement.

Giorgio Chiellini Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini will miss matches with Spain and Israel after being sent back to Juventus for treatment on an ankle injury.

Robert Lewandowski will get some extra rest before Bayern Munich face Borussia Dortmund, with Poland allowing him to go back to Germany.

Steven Fletcher Scotland were "too strung out" in the first half of their 5-1 win over Malta, according to Gordon Strachan.