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Will Hodgson dare to be bold again?

The decision to give Andros Townsend a full debut in the against Montenegro showed a different side to Roy Hodgson, says Phil McNulty

VIDEO: Townsend debut amazes team-mates

England's Steven Gerrard, Wayne Rooney and Phil Jagielka praise Tottenham winger Andros Townsend's starring debut role following a 4-1 win over Montenegro.

USA v Jamaica - live!

MBM report: Join Graham Parker for the USA's last home game of their World Cup qualifying campaign Graham Parker

Portugal 1-1 Israel

A late blunder by the Portugal goalkeeper, Rui Patricio, handed Israel a 1-1 draw in their Group F qualifier on Friday that all but ended his country's hopes of snatching automatic qualification for next year's World Cup. The result is enough to guarantee Portugal a play-off spot but victory would…

Spain 2-1 Belarus | World Cup qualifying match report

The holders Spain moved to the verge of qualifying for next year's World Cup when their captain Xavi and substitute Alvaro Negredo struck in a laboured 2-1 win at home to Belarus in Group I on Friday. The victory lifted Vicente del Bosque's side three points clear of second-placed France with one…

England's Roy Hodgson: I agonised over picking Andros Townsend

• Decision to play goalscoring debutant 'came off', says manager • Hodgson warns against complacency before Poland decider Roy Hodgson admitted he had "agonised" over handing Andros Townsend a surprise debut against Montenegro only to see his decision vindicated as the Tottenham Hotspur…

Win has kept me in a job - Coleman

Chris Coleman says he would have lost his job had his Wales side not beaten Macedonia in Friday's World Cup qualifier.

Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge seek striking rapport for England

Both strikers scored but they did not develop real understanding despite victory over Montenegro in their World Cup qualifier The good news for England is that wingers are back in fashion. Andros Townsend and Danny Welbeck were among the most impressive performers against Montenegro. Both were…

Andros Townsend's beginner's pluck repays Roy Hodgson's faith | Michael Cox

The Tottenham winger combined intelligent passing, willing running and clever positioning in an impressive England debut Although widely viewed as a cautious coach, Roy Hodgson has not been averse to the occasional surprise selection decision as England manager – for his first competitive…