WARREN Gatland has admitted he is “very interested” in taking over as the coach of Wales.

James McFadden is convinced Walter Smith will have Scotland better prepared for Euro 2008 qualifying than they were for the start of the World Cup campaign.

Charlton right-back Luke Young has withdrawn from England’s standby squad for the World Cup because of an ankle injury.

World Cup Group 4 Qualifier result:

Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has urged Juan Pablo Angel to stay and fight for his first-team place.

Sven-Goran Eriksson has pledged to stick with goal-shy Andy Cole for the World Cup qualifier with Albania.

The youngster's dream is to walk out onto the pitch with Darren Randolph, his favourite player, and now his wish has been granted.

German star’s unusual moves.

Passengers set a South African commuter train on fire over a fare dispute, causing damage estimated at 11.75m Rand (€1.21m).

Fabio Capello has signed an amended contract to commit his future to England until after Euro 2012, the Football Association confirmed today.

Manchester Untied boss Alex Ferguson has played down fears over the fitness of his star striker, Wayne Rooney.

Ashley Young will start England’s friendly with Holland in Amsterdam tomorrow.

Oleg Blokhin has resigned as coach of Ukraine.

A surge in revenues from big-spending telephone punters helped Ladbrokes overcome a dip in profits at its UK betting shops today.

Wigan have completed the signing of former Birmingham goalkeeper Richard Kingson.

THE German Football Association (DFB) yesterday denied reports that players with the West Germany team which won the 1954 World Cup had used performance-enhancing stimulants but said they had received vitamin treatments.