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Beckham backs captain Rooney

Former England captain David Beckham believes current national skipper Wayne Rooney will be a success in the role.

Wilshere welcomes Savage criticism

Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere believes BBC pundit Robbie Savage has offered him constructive criticism.

Derry see off Sligo at Brandywell

Derry recover from a goal down to beat Sligo Rovers 2-1 thanks to headed goals from centre-backs Ryan McBride and Aaron Barry.

Bafana start 2015 campaign with win

South Africa win their opening 2015 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier with a comfortable 3-0 win over hosts Sudan.

VIDEO: Ferdinand on England failings

Former England captain Rio Ferdinand says that both players and managers must take responsibility for England's failings, arguing that past teams "maybe weren't set up the right way".

VIDEO: Cahill: No doom & gloom in England camp

England defender Gary Cahill says that the squad remain upbeat despite all of the criticism following their 1-0 win against Norway on Wednesday.

VIDEO: Scotland have match-winners - Naismith

Steven Naismith thinks Scotland have players who can "win games themselves" ahead of Sunday's European Championship qualifier against world champions Germany.

Lithuania U21 0-1 England U21

Substitute Harry Kane scores nine minutes from time as England Under-21s continue their impressive Euro 2015 qualifying campaign.

VIDEO: Ferguson calls for football sin bins

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson says he supports a proposal to use rugby-style sin bins in football.