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Tottenham close in on Capoue

Toulouse midfielder Etienne Capoue has told Sky Sports News that he passed his medical at Tottenham Hotspur.

Alves own goal hands Switzerland win

World Cup hosts Brazil fall to a 1-0 defeat against Switzerland on a busy night of international friendly action.

Scots 'missed chance to be heroes'

Gordon Strachan says his Scotland side blew a chance to be talked about for 40 years by losing 3-2 to England.

VIDEO: Paterson on match-winning header

Martin Paterson celebrates his match-winning header for Northern Ireland in his side's 1-0 World Cup qualifying victory against Russia.

Cliftonville sign Murray and Doherty

Cliftonville snap up former Glentoran forward Martin Murray and ex-Glenavon midfielder Ciaran Doherty.

AUDIO: Lambert will hog headlines - Hodgson

England manager Roy Hodgson expects Rickie Lambert to "hog the headlines" after scoring the winner in the thrilling 3-2 win over Scotland at Wembley.

VIDEO: Capello surprised by N Ireland display

Russia boss Fabio Capello admits to being surprised by Northern Ireland's performance in the World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park.

VIDEO: O'Neill delighted by NI win over Russia

Michael O'Neill says his young players came of age in Northern Ireland's remarkable 1-0 win over Russia.

Republic display pleases Trapattoni

Giovanni Trapattoni is happy with the Republic of Ireland's 0-0 draw in Wales ahead of next month's vital qualifiers.