Fiorentina romped to their first UEFA Cup triumph of the Group C campaign with a crushing 6-1 success at home to Elfsborg to go top of the table.

Wigan will make another bid for Turkey international striker Fatih Tekke when the transfer window opens, according to the player’s agent.

RUUD VAN NISTELROOY helped to keep Holland top of qualifying Group One with the goal that set the Dutch up for a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Finland in Helsinki.

The Czech Republic and Turkey both handed out thrashings to keep their World Cup qualification bids on course on Wednesday.