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England finish with a flourish, although fighting fans mar victory in Vilnius

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 11:46 AM PDT

England made it a perfect 10 with a beating in the Baltic, but their record-breaking achievement was marred by fighting.

St James' Park groundsman promises pitch 'will be looking fantastic' by Sunday

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 05:16 AM PDT

Newcastle have moved to allay any worries about the pitch at St James' Park, declaring it will be in fantastic.

Gareth Southgate rates England Under-21s raft-building challenge

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 05:01 AM PDT

Boss Gareth Southgate believes England's Under-21s are ready to dive in at the deep end after their rafting experience..

Ryan Shawcross hopes Jack Butland enjoys long Stoke career

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 04:46 AM PDT

Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross hopes the club will be able to hang on to Jack Butland for a long period.

Chris Coleman will 'rattle a few cages' to keep Wales moving forward

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 03:46 AM PDT

Chris Coleman will demand changes be made in Welsh football if he is to build on the success of qualifying for Euro 2016..

Manchester United defender Paddy McNair being assessed after abdominal injury

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 03:31 AM PDT

Manchester United defender Paddy McNair is being kept in Helsinki overnight for assessment on an abdominal injury sustained on Northern Ireland duty..

Oliver Norwood hails Sir Alex's impact on Northern Ireland's stars

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 02:16 AM PDT

Sir Alex Ferguson may be long retired, but his influence will still be felt at Euro 2016 in the shape of resurgent Northern Ireland..

Robbie Keane urges Ireland to forget about Poland disappointment

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 02:16 AM PDT

Skipper Robbie Keane has told his Republic of Ireland team-mates to forget the disappointment of defeat in Poland to ensure.

Shaun Maloney: I'll play for Scotland for as long as they want me

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 02:02 AM PDT

Shaun Maloney will continue to offer his services to Scotland until told otherwise..

New Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has no plans to poach Dortmund stars

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 01:46 AM PDT

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no plans to poach any of his former players from Borussia Dortmund and insists he.

Luka Modric missing for Croatia's clash in Malta

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 01:01 AM PDT

Croatia head into Tuesday's crucial Euro 2016 qualifier in Malta without injured midfielder Luka Modric..

FIFA crisis: No written contract provided for Michel Platini payment

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 12:31 AM PDT

No written contract for the £1..

The Republic of Ireland - a history of play-off heartache

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 11:01 PM PDT

The Republic of Ireland's defeat in Poland on Sunday night means they now face the daunting prospect of tackling a.

How would football benefit from a Rugby style TMO?

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 10:37 PM PDT

In the light of the Rugby World Cup, there has been a lot of talk about introducing a TMO (Television Match Official) system in football..

Ireland will be fired up for play-off chance - Hendrick

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 10:31 PM PDT

Jeff Hendrick will use the anger of defeat in Poland to fuel his quest for a trip to the Euro 2016 finals in France..

Jurgen Klopp's big Liverpool gamble

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 10:30 PM PDT

Two weeks ago Jurgen Klopp was reported to be eyeing the Bayern Munich job in 2016..

Martin O'Neill bullish despite Republic of Ireland's automatic hopes ending

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 01:17 PM PDT

A defiant Martin O'Neill was adopting a bullish stance after seeing the Republic of Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for.

Republic of Ireland's Seamus Coleman deflated by Poland defeat

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 01:01 PM PDT

Seamus Coleman was visibly disappointed as Poland ended the Republic of Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for the Euro 2016 finals..

Gordon Strachan proud of Tartan Army support as Scotland see off Gibraltar

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 12:46 PM PDT

Boss Gordon Strachan claims the backing of the Tartan Army in Scotland's 6-0 drubbing of Gibraltar in Faro gave him.

Michael O'Neill delighted as Northern Ireland head to Euro 2016 group winners

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 12:46 PM PDT

Michael O'Neill is delighted Northern Ireland will head to Euro 2016 as group winners..

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BBC Sport - Football


No Real demands over Bale - Coleman

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 05:08 AM PDT

Wales manager Chris Coleman says Real Madrid have not asked for Gareth Bale to miss Wales' Euro 2016 qualifier with Andorra.

Toure in frame for fifth Caf title

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 03:07 AM PDT

Ivory Coast's Yaya Toure is included on the Confederation of African Football's 37-man preliminary list for its 2015 Player of the Year award.

'No evidence' for Platini payment

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 06:56 AM PDT

Uefa president Michel Platini produced no documentary evidence for the £1.35m "disloyal payment" made to him by Fifa, the BBC learns.

I may never top this - O'Neill

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 02:45 PM PDT

Northern Ireland's qualification for Euro 2016 is an achievement that may not be beaten, says boss Michael O'Neill.

Republic still fighting - O'Neill

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 03:26 PM PDT

Martin O'Neill says his Republic of Ireland side are "still fighting strongly" in their bid to reach Euro 2016.

Coleman ready to agree new Wales deal

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 11:30 PM PDT

Wales manager Chris Coleman is set to open negotiations over a new contract, which is due to expire next summer.

Northampton Town takeover deal off

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 06:57 AM PDT

Northampton's Town prospective takeover by an Indian consortium is off, after the group pulled out of the deal.

Forest Green go to Margate in FA Cup

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 04:39 AM PDT

National League leaders Forest Green Rovers will play at Margate in the final qualifying round of the FA Cup.

Wright signs new St Johnstone deal

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 05:42 AM PDT

St Johnstone agree a contract extension with Tommy Wright a week after Dundee United's approach for their manager.

Maloney eyes more caps with Strachan

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 03:52 AM PDT

Shaun Maloney is not thinking of ending his Scotland career and hopes Gordon Strachan remains manager.

Hodgson dismisses 'easy cap' claims

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 02:32 PM PDT

England manager Roy Hodgson dismisses the claims that it has never been easier to win an international call-up.

Germany 2-1 Georgia

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 01:52 PM PDT

World champions Germany book their place at Euro 2016 with an unconvincing win over Georgia.

Armenia 0-3 Albania

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 11:33 AM PDT

Albania qualify for a major tournament for the first time in their history as their win in Armenia sends them to Euro 2016.

Serbia 1-2 Portugal

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 03:22 PM PDT

Serbia have two players sent off as they are beaten by Portugal in their last Euro 2016 qualifying group game.

Krul ruled out for rest of season

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 12:37 PM PDT

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul will miss the rest of the season with a knee injury suffered playing for the Netherlands.

Morrison nets 'best goal' of career

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 01:53 AM PDT

Striker Clinton Morrison says his goal for Exeter City against Stevenage was the best of his 17-year career.

Strachan coy over Scotland future

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 03:32 PM PDT

Scotland's Gordon Strachan refuses to be drawn on his future as he marks his 25th game in charge by beating Gibraltar.

Liverpool Ladies 0-2 Notts County Ladies

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 12:38 PM PDT

Notts County reach the final of the Continental Cup thanks to two first-half goals from Ellen White against Liverpool.

Little and Fishlock join Melbourne

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 12:47 AM PDT

British pair Kim Little and Jess Fishlock join W-League club Melbourne City on loan from Seattle Reign.

VIDEO: Hodgson promises 'interesting' team

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 01:40 AM PDT

England manager Roy Hodgson says he will select a "very interesting" team to take on Lithuania in his side's final Euro 2016 qualifier in Vilnius on Monday.

VIDEO: Where did Scotland's Euros go wrong?

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 03:09 AM PDT

Former Scotland manager Alex McLeish joins John Hartson to analyse Scotland's failure to qualify for next summer's European Championship.

VIDEO: 'Republic confident for play-off'

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 05:12 AM PDT

BBC football pundit Kevin Kilbane says the Republic of Ireland can feel confident going into their Euro 2016 play-off matches.

Quiz: England's World Cup failures

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 02:21 AM PDT

Depending on your nationality, you'll either love this quiz or find it thoroughly depressing - have a go at our quiz on England's World Cup failures

Monday's Scottish gossip

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 11:00 PM PDT

Dundee United still chasing Inverness manager John Hughes as Nel suggests Scots can win World Cup...

Wales 'have preferred base' in France

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 04:18 AM PDT

Football Association of Wales chief Jonathan Ford says Wales have identified a base for next summer's Euro 2016 finals.

Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 10:53 AM PDT

Northern Ireland finish top of their Euro 2016 qualifying group despite conceding a late equaliser away to Finland.

Is this the tipping point for Fifa?

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 03:35 PM PDT

With Sepp Blatter and Michel Platini banned, a void exists at Fifa. BBC sports editor Dan Roan asks if this is a fresh start.

Who has qualified for Euro 2016?

Posted: 12 Oct 2015 05:05 AM PDT

Automatic qualifiers, best-placed team in third, play-off contenders - how Euro 2016 qualifying is shaping up.

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Germany, Poland, Romania and Albania all reach Euro 2016

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 11:47 AM PDT

World champions Germany along with Poland, Romania and Albania successfully reached Euro 2016 as the final round of qualifying.

Adam Lallana excited by Jurgen Klopp's arrival at Liverpool

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 11:46 AM PDT

Adam Lallana is very excited by Jurgen Klopp's appointment as Liverpool manager, especially having watched his memorable unveiling..

Robert Lewandowski ends Republic of Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 11:01 AM PDT

Robert Lewandowski ended the Republic of Ireland's hopes of automatic qualification for the Euro 2016 finals as Poland secured their trip to France..

Steven Fletcher nets hat-trick as Scots thrash Gibraltar in final Euro qualifier

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 11:01 AM PDT

Steven Fletcher scored his second Group D hat-trick against Gibraltar as Scotland concluded their failed 2016 Euro qualification campaign with.

Serious knee injury rules Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul out for rest of season

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 10:01 AM PDT

Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a serious knee injury, the club have confirmed..

Captain Phil Jagielka urges England to finish job in style with win in Lithuania

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 08:46 AM PDT

Stand-in England captain Phil Jagielka is determined to end European Championship qualification in style..

Northern Ireland finish top of Group F after draw against Finland

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 08:31 AM PDT

Northern Ireland were denied a seventh win of their triumphant Euro 2016 campaign, but a point in Finland was still.

Phil Jagielka to captain England for first time against Lithuania on Monday

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 06:16 AM PDT

Phil Jagielka will captain England against Lithuania on Monday night..

Watford goalkeeper Giedrius Arlauskis keen to impress against England

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 06:01 AM PDT

Watford's back-up goalkeeper will be the man looking to prevent England entering the record books in Lithuania - an opportunity.

Gareth Bale ranks Euro 2016 qualification alongside winning Champions League

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 02:31 AM PDT

Gareth Bale put Wales' qualification for Euro 2016 on the same level as winning the Champions League with Real Madrid..

Chris Coleman revelling in Wales' Euro 2016 'dream' qualification

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 12:46 PM PDT

Wales manager Chris Coleman admitted Euro 2016 qualification was a dream as the nation ended a 58-year wait to feature at a major tournament..

Leicester forward Jamie Vardy wants to put casino race slur behind him

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 11:46 AM PDT

Jamie Vardy will always regret using a racial slur during a casino bust-up, but is desperate to move on and let his feet do the talking..

Steven Davis proud to join list of successful Northern Ireland captains

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 11:46 AM PDT

Northern Ireland's Euro hero Steven Davis is brimming with pride at following in the footsteps of his country's most celebrated captains..

Wales seal qualification to Euro 2016 despite loss to Bosnia-Herzegovina

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 11:16 AM PDT

Wales will end a 58-year wait to play at a major tournament after qualifying for Euro 2016 next summer..

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BBC Sport - Football

BBC Sport - Football


Bale: Wales success may top Real win

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 08:14 AM PDT

Gareth Bale says qualifying for Euro 2016 with Wales might be better than winning the Champions League with Real Madrid.

Stick with Strachan, says Magennis

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 08:26 AM PDT

Josh Magennis thinks Scotland should follow Northern Ireland's example and stand by manager Gordon Strachan.

'FA should drop support for Platini'

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 03:32 AM PDT

The Football Association should withdraw its backing for Uefa president Michel Platini, says ex-Sports Minister Sir Hugh Robertson.

Sunday's gossip column

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 12:15 AM PDT

Sepp Blatter & Michel Platini face lengthy bans, Brendan Rodgers could replace Tim Sherwood at Aston Villa, plus more.

Brown wants Strachan to stay manager

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 03:05 AM PDT

Captain Scott Brown wants Gordon Strachan to stay Scotland manager despite missing out on the Euro 2016 finals.

Vardy regrets 'stupid behaviour'

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 04:22 PM PDT

Leicester forward Jamie Vardy says he is determined to move on from the "stupid" behaviour that saw him fined.

Liverpool boss enjoys drinks with fans

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 09:06 AM PDT

Newly-appointed Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp enjoys a night out in the city just hours after speaking at his first news conference.

Exeter City 3-3 Stevenage

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 06:15 AM PDT

Chris Whelpdale strikes a stoppage time volley as Stevenage twice come from behind to draw against Exeter.

Coleman hails 'dream' qualification

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 02:32 PM PDT

Wales manager Chris Coleman says reaching the finals of Euro 2016 "means everything" to him and the players.

Andorra 1-4 Belgium

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 03:24 PM PDT

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's European Championship Qualifying game between Andorra and Belgium.

Scotland U21 1-2 France U21

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 09:10 AM PDT

Ryan Gauld is sent off as Scotland's Under-21s suffer a first European Championship defeat against France.

VIDEO: Coleman lauds 'golden' Wales players

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 04:42 PM PDT

Wales boss Chris Coleman says people can now call his players the 'golden generation' after they earn a historic Euro 2016 qualification.

VIDEO: Best loss of my career - Wales' Bale

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 04:15 PM PDT

Wales lose to Bosnia-Herzegovina but forward Gareth Bale is elated as Chris Coleman's side still qualify for Euro 2016.

VIDEO: Northern Ireland focused on top spot

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 10:58 AM PDT

Northern Ireland captain Steven Davis says the team are focused on securing the point they need against Finland to top Euro 2016 qualifying Group F.

Great goals, blackouts & spilt milk

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 11:55 AM PDT

BBC Sport takes a look at five stories out of the ordinary that you probably missed from Non-League Day.

Welsh football and the world in 1958

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 02:53 PM PDT

Wales last qualified for a major international football tournament in 1958 - but what else happened that year?

Gibraltar eye Scotland goal repeat

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 04:18 AM PDT

Roy Chipolina says he and his Gibraltar team-mates keep watching re-runs of their historic goal against Scotland.

Mansfield Town 3-0 Newport County

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 09:14 AM PDT

Mansfield secure their third successive win in League Two with victory over struggling Newport County.

AUDIO: Audio: Finland v Northern Ireland

Posted: 11 Oct 2015 08:26 AM PDT

Commentary on Finland against Northern Ireland in the Euro 2016 qualifier in Helsinki.

'We doubted it would ever happen'

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 01:57 PM PDT

Some of those most affected by Wales' failures and near misses tell BBC Sport what it means to see their team reach a major tournament.

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Shane Long: Goal means nothing unless we qualify

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 08:46 AM PDT

Shane Long has warned the Republic of Ireland his heroics against Germany will count for nothing if they do not.

Gordon Strachan: No time limit on decision over Scotland future

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 08:46 AM PDT

Gordon Strachan will speak to a few people before he makes a decision about his Scotland future..

Italy seal Euro 2016 place, Holland keep hopes alive

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 08:31 AM PDT

Italy made sure of their place at Euro 2016 with a match to spare by beating Azerbaijan 3-1 in Baku..

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema facing spell out

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 07:31 AM PDT

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema is expected to be sidelined for three weeks after tests on Saturday revealed the France.

Queen of South 1-0 Morton: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 07:01 AM PDT


Queen of the South end winless streak with narrow victory over Morton

Queen of the South pulled out a gritty 1-0.

Chesterfield 1-3 Gillingham: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 07:01 AM PDT


Rory Donnelly on target again as Gillingham see off Chesterfield

Rory Donnelly scored for the third successive game as Gillingham registered.

Fleetwood Town 0-1 Coventry: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Own goal lifts Coventry past Fleetwood

Richard Wood's own goal was enough to ensure a defeat for new Fleetwood manager Steven.

Yeovil 2-2 Dag & Red: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Jakub Sokolik fluke caps Yeovil comeback to earn draw with Dagenham

Yeovil fought back from two goals down to clinch a.

Cambridge Utd 1-3 Portsmouth: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Portsmouth battle back for Cambridge victory

Portsmouth came from behind to beat 10-man Cambridge 3-1 in a dramatic game at the.

Barnet 1-2 Accrington Stanley: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Accrington Stanley back to winning ways with 2-1 triumph at Barnet

Sean McConville grabbed the decisive goal as Accrington returned to.

Luton 1-1 York: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Stubborn York end Luton's winning streak

Luton's run of four straight Sky Bet League Two victories ended as they were held.

Northampton 2-1 Hartlepool: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Northampton Town make it six games unbeaten with win over Hartlepool

Northampton Town extended their unbeaten run in Sky Bet League.

Southend 1-0 Port Vale: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Joe Pigott strike enough for Southend to edge past Port Vale

Joe Pigott's fifth goal in four games helped Southend to.

Barnsley 1-2 Crewe: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Railwaymen punch Barnsley's ticket at Oakwell

Struggling Crewe stunned Barnsley by winning 2-1 at Oakwell in Sky Bet League One..

Oxford Utd 1-0 AFC Wimbledon: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Late George Baldock strike gives Oxford victory against AFC Wimbledon

Right-back George Baldock struck 10 minutes from time as Oxford recorded.

Crawley Town 3-2 Leyton Orient: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Crawley record first home victory of season with comeback win over Leyton Orient

Crawley stormed back from an early deficit to.

Walsall 2-0 Burton Albion: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Walsall leapfrog Burton to take League One top spot

Walsall replaced Burton at the top of Sky Bet League One on.

Bury 2-2 Wigan: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Latics leave it late to force draw at Bury

Wigan staged a late fightback to claim a 2-2 draw at 10-man.

Shrewsbury 4-2 Colchester: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Shrewsbury produce spirited second-half fightback to topple Colchester

Shrewsbury brilliantly stormed back from 2-0 down at half-time to beat Colchester 4-2.

Mansfield 3-0 Newport County: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Mansfield pile more misery on strugglers Newport

A pair of spectacular volleys helped Mansfield defeat bottom club Newport 3-0 and stay.

Sheff Utd 3-2 Rochdale: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:31 AM PDT


Che Adams' double helps Blades cut down Dale

Inconsistent Sheffield United returned to winning ways with a 3-2 home victory over Rochdale..

Oldham 2-4 Scunthorpe: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:01 AM PDT


Scunthorpe beat Oldham for first away win of season

Scunthorpe earned their first away win of the season with a 4-2 victory at Oldham..

Swindon 1-2 Peterborough: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:01 AM PDT


Posh register rare victory at Swindon

Peterborough secured their first victory at Swindon in more than nine years as goals from.

Carlisle 2-3 Morecambe: Match Report

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 06:01 AM PDT


Shaun Miller brace helps Morecambe to victory at Carlisle

A lively attacking display by Morecambe had Carlisle's defence chasing shadows as.

Michael O'Neill leaves tournament plans to IFA

Posted: 10 Oct 2015 04:46 AM PDT

Northern Ireland's preparations are already well under way for Euro 2016, but manager Michael O'Neill did not want to tempt.