Person: Ola Toivonen

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Didier Deschamps wants cool from Le Bleus

France boss Didier Deschamps has stressed the importance of his players remaining calm about the situation in their World Cup qualifying group and approaching tonight’s match against Holland without fear (Sky Sports, 7.45pm).

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Sam Allardyce allays John O’Shea play-off fears

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Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling star for City, while Meyler nets Hull winner

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Tottenham get first win but Harry Kane drought goes on

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Rooney closes on England record

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Hughton keen to further boost squad

Sweden’s victory sends Ireland down to fourth spot

Sweden 2 Faroe Islands 0

Wed, 12 Jun, 2013

Dutch players' chief condemns clubs dumping stars

The head of one of Holland’s leading players’ unions says the growing trend of players being relegated to the reserves amid stalled contract negotiations is a “sickening state of affairs”.

Thu, 23 May, 2013

Swedish boss warns Ireland out to spoil the party

Swedish coach Erik Hamren has warned that Ireland will set out to be party poopers in Stockholm when the countries meet in a World Cup qualifier on Friday week.

Wed, 13 Mar, 2013

Pardew: next season will be different

Alan Pardew believes Newcastle will face “different” challenges next season, but is confident his players can be equal to the task.

Wed, 27 Jun, 2012

France progress but with much to ponder

France drifted into the quarter-finals of Euro 2012 despite second-half goals from Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Sebastian Larsson providing a rousing Group D send-off for already-eliminated Sweden.

Wed, 20 Jun, 2012

France drift into quarter-finals despite Sweden's last efforts

Sweden 2 France 0

Tue, 19 Jun, 2012

Sweden’s main man more of a lone wolf

No man is an island, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic comes pretty close.

Mon, 18 Jun, 2012

Dutch courage helps AZ edge past Udinese

Dutch Eredivisie leaders AZ Alkmaar survived the third minute sending-off of Nick Viergever as they clung on for a 2-1 defeat at Serie A side Udinese which was enough to send them through 3-2 on aggregate.

Fri, 16 Mar, 2012

Italy and Croatia both lose at home

It was a mixed night for the Republic of Ireland’s Euro 2012 Group C opponents as Croatia and Italy were beaten at home while Spain eased to victory over Venezuela.

Thu, 01 Mar, 2012

Topal screamer trumps Potters

Stoke will have to win in the Mestalla next week if their European adventure is to continue after Valencia shaded the first leg of their Europa League last-32 clash at the Britannia Stadium tonight.

Fri, 17 Feb, 2012

Nasri the hero as France book ticket to finals

SAMIR NASRI’S penalty took France to Euro 2012 after a tense evening against Bosnia & Herzegovina last night.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2011

Exit stage left for Rangers

Rangers 0 PSV Eindhoven 1 (PSV win 1-0 on aggregate)

Thu, 17 Mar, 2011

Rangers keep clean sheet ahead of second leg

PSV Eindhoven 0 Rangers 0

Thu, 10 Mar, 2011

Hodgson happy with summer signings

Liverpool manager Roy Hodgson admits bringing in a new striker would be “the icing on the cake” but he is happy with the business he has done this summer.

Mon, 30 Aug, 2010

Joy for Roy as Torres rediscovers scoring touch

FOR 65 minutes Fernando Torres cut a forlorn figure; frustrated frequently by the lack of chances and a stubborn West Brom backline.

Mon, 30 Aug, 2010

Scotland slump to defeat against Swedes

Sweden 3 Scotland 0

Wed, 11 Aug, 2010

Olsson brace gives Sweden win

A brace from substitute Martin Olsson helped Sweden down Bosnia-Herzegovina 4-2 in tonight’s friendly in Gothenburg.

Sat, 29 May, 2010

Ajax slump continues

The pressure on Ajax coach Marco van Basten moved up a notch this afternoon after his side were thrashed 4-1 at Vitesse Arnhem.

Sun, 08 Feb, 2009