Alan Pardew denied claims by Martin O’Neill that Newcastle tried to influence referee Mike Dean as the spoils were shared in a bad-tempered Tyne Wear derby.

Sven-Goran Eriksson appears to have made his peace with Gareth Southgate after recalling the Middlesbrough defender for Sunday’s friendly with Denmark.

ARSENAL striker Dennis Bergkamp set his sights on Champions League success and extending his Highbury career for another season after scoring his 100th goal for the club.

Oxford United goalkeeper Ian McCaldon has joined Motherwell on trial with a view to a permanent move.