Serbia Under-21 international Nikola Ninkovic has conceded his post-match conduct in the clash with England was wrong but insists he was provoked by Danny Rose’s “inappropriate gestures” towards the home supporters.

A question mark hung over Craig Levein’s future as Scotland manager tonight as hopes of salvaging their World Cup qualifying campaign were shattered by a 2-0 defeat to Belgium.

Faroe Islands 1-4 Republic of Ireland

West Ham 1 Everton 2

Spain striker Fernando Llorente has confirmed he plans to leave Athletic Bilbao when his contract expires at the end of the season.

Newcastle 3 Wigan 0

Hibernian 1 Hearts 0

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes some of his out-of-favour players could learn a lot from the example set by midfielder Lucas Leiva.

Arsene Wenger remained defiant after watching Arsenal’s Barclays Premier League campaign take another hit as Swansea recorded a 2-0 win with a late brace from Michu at Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal 0 Swansea 2

Celtic 1 Arbroath 1

Andy Roddick set up a blockbuster fourth-round clash against Juan Martin Del Potro at the US Open as he kept the fat lady at bay for at least a couple more days.

Mayo 0-19 Dublin 0-16

Liverpool 0 Arsenal 2

Wigan 2 Stoke 2

Tottenham 1 Norwich 1

Galway boss Anthony Cunningham was a relieved man after Joe Canning's last-gasp point earned a 0-19 to 2-13 draw for his side in yesterday's All-Ireland SHC final against Kilkenny.

'It beats losing', was how Kilkenny manager Brian Cody summed up the All-Ireland SHC final draw with Galway at Croke park yesterday.

Tipperary 2-13 Dublin 1-16

Scotland 0 Serbia 0