LAWRIE SANCHEZ is calling on his Northern Ireland team to help create a bright new football future in the province.

Warren Feeney was convinced Northern Ireland would beat England – but wished he had placed a bet before the match.

ON A day when her crew remembered those who died on space shuttle Columbia, Discovery Commander Eileen Collins said she’s confident about returning home safely next week.

Torquay surprisingly dropped into Coca-Cola League Two today as MK Dons avoided a second-successive relegation thanks to a 2-1 win over Tranmere at the National Hockey Stadium.

West Ham midfielder David Noble has bucked the trend of departures from Wimbledon by heading for the Dons on trial.

Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy has drafted in midfielders Grant McCann of West Ham and Steve Robinson of Luton for the friendly against Cyprus on Wednesday.

Naseem Hamed marked his return from a 13-month sabbatical with a win at London Arena last night - but not the kind he would have wanted.

Boxing promoter Frank Warren has again challenged Naseem Hamed to re-launch his career against Scott Harrison.