Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington is waiting for news of Jonny Evans’ fitness today.

Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez is urging Peter Thompson to turn full-time.

MAIK TAYLOR has been given a resounding vote of confidence by Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez.

Roy Carroll is determined to become number one for club and country – although for now remains resigned to life on the bench.

Steve Bruce has hailed the contribution of Maik Taylor to Birmingham’s push for Europe and insisted: “I wouldn’t swap him for any other goalkeeper in the Premiership.”

BELEAGUERED Manchester City manager Kevin Keegan admitted he was feeling the pressure after the club's 13th Premiership match without a win.

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The rest of the football squad arrived at Heathrow today without the five men.