Capello insists Rooney will play
England manager Fabio Capello insists striker Wayne Rooney will play in the Euro 2012 qualifier away to Switzerland on Tuesday.

Injured Kuyt out for four weeks
Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt will be out for four weeks after injuring his shoulder while on international duty with the Netherlands.

Houllier poised to take Villa job
Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is set to be appointed as Aston Villa's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.

Hartson interested in Wales job
Ex-Wales striker John Hartson will be interested in the Wales job if boss John Toshack quits.

Wednesday facing administration
Sheffield Wednesday could be forced into administration in the next 24 hours unless they pay a tax bill of £1.1m.

Boyd and McFadden in Scots return
Kris Boyd, James McFadden and Lee Wallace return to the Scotland team for Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Liechtenstein at Hampden.

Terry and Lampard close to return
Chelsea duo John Terry and Frank Lampard could both return from injury for Saturday's match at West Ham.

Sidwell on brink of Villa return
Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell plays 90 minutes for the reserves after a month out with an Achilles injury.

Ward signs new deal with Bolton
Bolton teenager Danny Ward signs a new three-year contract with the Premier League club.

Republic unchanged for qualifier
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni keeps faith with the side that beat Armenia for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Andorra in Dublin.

Fahey knows Republic win crucial
Keith Fahey says the Republic of Ireland could find it difficult to break down underdogs Andorra in Tuesday's Euro 2012 qualifier.

England face crunch U21 qualifier
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere is set to start for England in their vital European U21 Championship qualifying match against Lithuania on Tuesday.

Hamilton Accies now 'debt-free'
Hamilton Accies chairman Ronnie Macdonald insists the Scottish Premier League club is now debt-free.

Mensah confident of Gyan success
Sunderland defender John Mensah backs Ghana team-mate Asamoah Gyan to be a success at the Stadium of Light.

Bebe makes Champions League squad
New signing Bebe is included in Manchester United's 25-man Champions League squad but injured midfielder Owen Hargreaves misses out.