Michael O’Neill hails Paul Smyth impact on first Northern Ireland start

Michael O’Neill was delighted to see Paul Smyth grab his Northern Ireland chance with both hands as the QPR winger got a goal and an assist on his first international start in... Read more »

Home advantage key after Turkey shake up group – Wales v Croatia talking points

Wales meet Croatia in a vital Euro 2024 qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium on Sunday night. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five of the main talking points as... Read more »

Ollie Watkins and Lewis Dunk emerge with credit on England’s audition night against Australia

On a night billed as an audition for England’s fringe players, with only five more games before Gareth Southgate names his Euro 2024 squad, Ollie Watkins and Lewis Dunk were the two... Read more »

Lionesses fan who forced Nike U-turn upset to miss out on sold-out shirts

A 16-year-old football fan who was instrumental in getting Nike to sell replicas of the England goalkeeper Mary Earps’ green jersey says she is “really disappointed” at not managing to buy one... Read more »

Magnus Carlsen blames chess opponent’s watch for loss in anti-cheating rant

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Magnus Carlsen,... Read more »

Italy hunting for striker solution as England Euro clash looms

Luciano Spalletti is looking for a solution to Italy’s long-standing striker problem as the Azzurri gear up for two crucial Euro 2024 qualifiers with Malta and England. The European champions have scored... Read more »

John McGinn claims Scotland beating Spain made ‘impossible’ after VAR controversy

John McGinn said the “big moments went against Scotland” and made victory in Spain “near enough impossible” as Steve Clarke’s side missed out on the chance to secure early qualification for Euro... Read more »

Ashes revenge or a famous Socceroos win? – England v Australia talking points

England host Australia in a sold-out friendly at Wembley on Friday evening. Here, the PA news agency takes a look at five of the main talking points ahead of the international encounter.... Read more »

Is Spain v Scotland on TV? Channel, start time and how to watch Euro 2024 qualifier online tonight

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Scotland will hope to continue their winning run... Read more »

Matildas name strong squad for crucial Olympic qualifiers in Perth

Photograph: Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images Coach Tony Gustavsson has made two changes to the squad that took Australia and the Women’s World Cup by storm two months ago as the Matildas prepare for... Read more »