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VIDEO: Top 50 FA Cup goals: Leeds upset Man Utd

BBC Sport looks back at 50 iconic FA Cup goals in the build-up to the first round proper, which takes place in November.

Hartlepool curb Exeters bounce to spring from bottom of League Two

Pool capitalise on injuries and shortcomings of Paul Tisdales side to find similar lift at the foot of the division Continue reading...

Republic of Ireland hoping to capitalise on Germany's post-World Cup blues with positive performance

Martin O'Neill will give his Irish side the best chance to come away with a win against struggling Germany on Tuesday

England middlemen must provide firepower before Roy Hodgson can claim to be on right path after World Cup

It is essential the successors to Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard chip in with their fair share of goals from midfield, says Alan Smith

Gordon Strachan ready for Poland test after claiming Scotland are now more comfortable on the ball

Narrow but important 1-0 win over Georgia sets Scotland up for intriguing trip to Warsaw to face Poland

Martin ONeill calls on Republic of Ireland to have a go against Germany

Republic joint top of Group D in Euro 2016 qualifying Were going to Germany with confidence, says manager Continue reading...

Scotlands Gordon Strachan delighted to see off Georgia

Srachan praises sides display in beating Georgians But defeat in Poland would be a major setback Poland stun Germany Continue reading...

Is Rooney world-class or a worry?

As he closes in on England's goalscoring record, why does captain Wayne Rooney still divide opinion among fans and pundits alike?

Hodgson explains Sterling withdrawal

England boss Roy Hodgson says it is "unfair" if responsibility for resting Liverpool's Raheem Sterling falls on him alone.