FORMER Republic of Ireland and Liverpool striker John Aldridge has applied to become the next Wales manager.

SCOTLAND manager Berti Vogts has insisted his players will beat Moldova tonight - and predicted the victory would be more impressive than Italy’s.

MARK HUGHES will look to Ryan Giggs to provide the performance of his life while challenging his Wales stars to put pride before cash as they take on England in today’s World Cup qualifier.

Skipper Gary Speed and former Wrexham boss Brian Flynn have emerged as a potential dream ticket to run the Welsh set-up in the wake of Mark Hughes’ impending departure as national manager.

New Blackburn manager Mark Hughes admitted the Ewood Park post was an opportunity he “couldn't afford to miss”.

Wales are considering a protest to FIFA over their treatment on the trip to face Azerbaijan in Saturday’s World Cup qualifier.

Ben Thatcher today rejoined his Wales team-mates and was declared ready for World Cup action as boss Mark Hughes stepped up his preparations for Wednesday’s group six qualifying clash with Northern Ireland in Cardiff.

UEFA have poured cold water on suggestions that Russia should be thrown out of Euro 2004 because of a player’s failed drugs test.

Mark Hughes has broken his silence and insisted he will continue as Wales manager.

MARK HUGHES still wants to lead Wales into the World Cup campaign next year.

WALES soccer bosses insist they will “vigorously defend” Ryan Giggs from any attempt by UEFA to throw him out of the Euro 2004 play-off second leg in Cardiff.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr has slammed the decision to make Georgia play a match behind closed doors following the knife-throwing incident when the two teams met in Tbilisi last month.

Wales shattered stars are right behind boss Mark Hughes despite their World Cup hopes coming to an end.