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David Beckham backs Wayne Rooney to succeed as England captain

Former England captain says Rooney will lead by example Beckham would be proud to help England Sturridge out of Switzerland game with thigh injury Continue reading...

Over to you Danny! Arsenal's Welbeck to start in place of injured Sturridge for England

DANNY WELBECK hopes to play in his favoured centre forward role against Switzerland after Daniel Sturridge was ruled out through injury.

Scotland aim to rock the world with win over champions Germany

SHAUN MALONEY has called on Scotland to rock the world of football by producing the nation’s best result for a generation.

Scotland get their captain back for Germany clash

DARREN FLETCHER will return as skipper when Scotland face Germany in Dortmund tomorrow evening.

Chelsea stay hopeful over Diego Costa's hamstring injury

CHELSEA hope Diego Costa is not facing a lengthy lay-off after the striker withdrew from the Spain squad with a hamstring injury.

Lithuania U21 0 - England U21 1: Tottenham's Harry Kane saves the day for England

HARRY KANE came off the bench to head Gareth Southgate's boys to victory in Lithuania.

James McArthur wants Scotland to play 'right way' in Germany

JAMES McARTHUR is adamant Scotland will play football “the right way” against the world champions after German striker Lukas Podolski claimed Gordon Strachan’s side would play a “dirty game”.

Chelsea to secure new goalkeeper contract next week

THIBAUT COURTOIS will sign a new five-year contract with Chelsea next week.

Arsenal's Jack Wilshere opens up about critics, smoking and fatherhood

JACK WILSHERE has been here before. His performances unpicked by a panel of pundits, his credentials questioned and his development doubted.