England striker Wayne Rooney scores to help his side beat Switzerland 3-1 in Basle in their Euro 2012 qualifier.

Latvia bounced back from defeat in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Croatia on Friday by comfortably overcoming Malta in tonight's encounter at the Ta' Qali National Stadium.

England Under-21s kept alive their hopes of qualification for next summer's European Championships with a convincing victory over Lithuania at Colchester.

Russia 0-1 Slovakia: Stoch shock for Advocaat

Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.

Wales miss out on a Uefa Under-21 Championship play-off spot as they succumb to Italy in Pescara.

Eric Harrison says Ryan Giggs would be an ideal Wales manager should John Toshack step down but feels it is probably too early for him.

England take on Switzerland and Scotland host Liechtenstein as qualifying for Euro 2012 continues on a busy night of international football.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined with an ankle injury until at least mid-October.

Laura Robson eases into the last 16 of the girls' singles at the US Open after a straight-sets win.

Chris Maguire's superb late strike sends Scotland into the European Championship play-offs with a win over Austria.

England Under-21s qualify for the 2011 European Championship play-offs after they beat a stubborn Lithuania.

Northern Ireland complete their European Under-21 Championship qualifying game with a disappointing defeat in Germany.

Gerard Houllier is set to be confirmed as the new manager of Aston Villa this week.

Arsenal have confirmed that Robin van Persie is expected to be sidelined until the middle of October as a result of his ankle injury.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has backed Fabio Capello's decision to stick with troubled England striker Wayne Rooney for Tuesday night's Euro 2012 qualifier in Switzerland despite lurid allegations about the player's private life.

Steven Gerrard should be made England's permanent skipper, according to his former Liverpool teammate Danny Murphy.

Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has admitted that team-mate Cesc Fabregas "carries Barcelona DNA" but stressed that his captain is fully focused on playing for the Gunners this season.

European clubs have appealed to football's authorities to start paying insurance premiums to cover players injured whilst on international duty.

Dickson Etuhu signs a three-year contract extension at Premier League Fulham.