Sven-Goran Eriksson has recalled Trevor Sinclair to the England set-up after Danny Murphy was ruled out of the World Cup.

The teams for the Slovenia v Paraguay Group B World Cup qualifier have been named.

South Africa coach Jomo Sono is adamant his side can end Spain’s fantastic start to the World Cup when the sides meet tomorrow.

Matt Holland kept Ireland’s World Cup dream alive with only his fourth international goal as Mick McCarthy’s side were forced to settle for an opening Group E draw against African champions Cameroon.

Punters gambling on the football World Cup helped bookmaker William Hill score a 26% boost in underlying profits, the company said today.

Martin O’Neill saluted Brazil coach Luiz Filipe Scolari after he ignored criticism back home to lead his side to the World Cup in Japan and South Korea.

Southampton manager Gordon Strachan says left-back Wayne Bridge is not for sale.

Sunderland trio Niall Quinn, Jason McAteer and Kevin Kilbane have been named in the Republic of Ireland squad to face Russia at Lansdowne Road.

Former Madness star Chas Smash swapped the nutty walk for a victory march today in anticipation of glory in Japan for England.

The Republic of Ireland team to face Iran in tomorrow's World Cup play-off features two changes from the side which beat Cyprus.

England have named their squad for their World Cup qualifying match against Finland.

Arsene Wenger is set to ask the Ivory Coast to allow Arsenal defenders Kolo Toure and Emmanuel Eboue to delay their departures for the African Nations Cup by more than a week.

Former England assistant coaches Mike Ford and John Wells are to leave the Rugby Football Union with immediate effect.

FIFA have demanded that the Nigerian government withdraw their ban on the Super Eagles playing international football for the next two years and given them until Monday to comply.

Manchester City have reached agreement with Valencia to sign Spain forward David Silva.