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England 'not heading to mediocrity'

Roy Hodgson insists England are not "second-rate" as they prepare to begin their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign.

West Brom closing on winger

West Brom are close to agreeing a deal to sign winger Sebastian Blanco in a £2m deal from Metalist Kharkiv in Ukraine, according to Sky sources.

VIDEO: Ronaldo expects 'tough' Liverpool tie

Cristiano Ronaldo, the newly crowned Best Player in Europe, says he expects a "tough" reception at Anfield after his Real Madrid side were drawn with Liverpool in the Champions League group stage.

Angel Di Maria and Cristiano Ronaldo: A tale of two Manchester United No 7s

The choreography preceding the introduction of Britain’s most expensive footballer was less than ideal. Security staff in front of Old Trafford hastily moved on the owners of a van used to parade an image of David Moyes, beside the message “Bring back the Messiah” in an…

Lawro's Premier League predictions

BBC Sport's football expert Mark Lawrenson gives his predictions on the latest round of Premier League matches.

Angel Di Maria signs for Manchester United: Louis van Gaal ready to tear up squad as Angel arrives at Old Trafford

The Manchester United manager, Louis van Gaal, has warned that the club cannot expect an immediate “miracle” from the club’s new British record signing Angel Di Maria, as he admitted that he will have torn up the squad he inherited by the time the transfer window closes on Monday.

Irvine hunting one more winger

West Brom boss Alan Irvine is keen to avoid any late transfer drama as he bids to make one last signing before Monday's deadline.

Neil Warnock says he has a debt to repay upon Crystal Palace return

Warnocks first spell ended in 2010 with club in administration Manager backs returning Wilfried Zaha to flourish at Palace Palace left in limbo as Malky Mackay talks end Continue reading...

Champions League draw: Manchester City can survive assault course after landing Bayern Munich and Roma

Henry Winter: Premier League winners face brutal Champions League group stage while Liverpool land Real Madrid glamour ties