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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.
September 7th, 2010

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.
September 7th, 2010

Hartson interested in Wales job
Ex-Wales striker John Hartson will be interested in the Wales job if boss John Toshack quits.
September 7th, 2010

Striker Kuyt suffers injury blow
Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt injures shoulder during training with the Netherlands, according to Dutch boss Bert van Marwijk
September 7th, 2010

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.
September 7th, 2010

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.
September 7th, 2010

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.
September 7th, 2010

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.
September 7th, 2010

O'Dea out of Andorran qualifier
Defender Darren O'Dea is out of the Republic of Ireland squad to play Andorra.
September 7th, 2010

Carragher scores in testimonial
Jamie Carragher marked his testimonial with a goal for each side as Liverpool beat an Everton XI 4-1 at Anfield.
September 7th, 2010

Tuesday's gossip column
Wayne Rooney set to miss out on Manchester United captaincy, plus other rumours
September 7th, 2010

Interviews from 1Xtra

September 7th, 2010

Rovers takeover man left UK debts
The Indian businessman hoping to buy Blackburn Rovers, Ahsan Ali Syed, left a trail of debt from his time in the UK, 5 live Investigates reveals.
September 7th, 2010

Waghorn lured by regular football
Leicester City striker Martyn Waghorn says he happily dropped down a division so he could play regular football.
September 7th, 2010

Rafferty hand injury rocks Pools
Hartlepool United goalkeeper Andy Rafferty is out for a minimum of three months after breaking two bones in a finger.
September 7th, 2010