Trap recalls Duff for Cyprus test

Damien Duff is back in the Republic of Ireland squad for next week's qualifier against Cyprus after missing last month's games.

Pavlyuchenko out for three weeks

Russia international Roman Pavlyuchenko of Tottenham is set to be out for three weeks having torn an ankle ligament.

Liverpool’s Skrtel back by Christmas

Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel will be back by Christmas, the top Premier League club said on Tuedsay, following news he will not need surgery.

Pav KO piles on misery for Spurs

TOTTENHAM’S woes deepened tonight after Roman Pavlyuchenko was hit by ankle KO

Lampard hypes Gerrard partnership

Frank Lampard admitted Tuesday that England fans have yet to see the best of he and Steven Gerrard as a midfield partnership.

Fletcher named Scotland skipper

Darren Fletcher will lead Scotland into battle with Norway on Saturday after the Manchester United midfielder was handed the captain's armband.

Fletcher named Scot skipper

Darren Fletcher will lead Scotland into battle with Norway on Saturday after the Manchester United midfielder was handed the captain's armband.

Ukraine’s Valeriy Zamyatin fights for the ball with an Egyptian player

Ukraine's Valeriy Zamyatin fights for the ball with an Egyptian player

Ukraine - Egypt

Ukraine - Egypt

Egypt’s Ahmed El Agouz watches an Ukrainian player

Egypt's Ahmed El Agouz watches an Ukrainian player