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John Toshack has left his position as manager of Wales with immediate effect after six years in charge. The 61-year-old was so upset with his side’s qualifying defeat in Montenegro he discussed his future with his bosses which resulted in a decision to leave by “mutual consent”. Friday’s performance in their first Euro 2012 qualifying  [ Read More ]

The new manager of Aston Villa has been revealed as former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier. The 63-year-old returns to English football after a six-year absence and departed his role as technical director at the French Football Federation to take over at Villa Park. He replaces caretaker Kevin MacDonald, who had been in charge  [ Read More ]

Switzerland 1 England 3 Wayne Rooney put allegations surrounding his private life behind him as he scored England’s first goal in what was an impressive victory in Switzerland. Rooney’s early opener at St Jakob Park was his first international goal for a year and set England up for a maximum six points from their first  [ Read More ]

Republic of Ireland 3 Andorra 1 The Republic of Ireland secured their second win in as many Euro 2012 qualifying matches but were made to work for their victory against group minnows Andorra. Hull City veteran Kevin Kilbane headed the Republic into the lead after 14 minutes and Wolves striker Kevin Doyle blasted in a  [ Read More ]

Roger Federer sailed into the quarter finals of the US Open with a straight-sets victory against 13th seed Jurgen Melzer. The five-time champion recorded a comfortable win, easing through 6-3 7-6 (7-4) 6-3 in the night session. Federer enjoyed some good fortune in the second set tie-break with two net-cords and had to come back  [ Read More ]

Britain’s Andy Murray was dumped out of the third round of the US Open after being beaten by 25th seed Stanislas Wawrinka. At one stage Murray served for a two-set lead but erratic form and injury problems saw both players take and lose the initiative. Murray was frustrated and struggling physically and was eventually beaten  [ Read More ]

England 4 Bulgaria 0 Jermain Defoe scored a hat-trick as England began their Euro 2010 qualifying campaign with a resounding victory against Bulgaria at Wembley. After a dismal performance in this summer’s World Cup, manager Fabio Capello was under increasing pressure to deliver a convincing win. Tottenham Hotspur striker Defoe settled any nerves with an  [ Read More ]

Montenegro 1 Wales 0 A narrow defeat in Montenegro saw Wales begin their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign on the backfoot. The only goal of the game was scored by Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic after half an hour. Wales substitute Simon Church saw a header come back off the crossbar and was later flagged off-side when  [ Read More ]

Slovenia 0 Northern Ireland 1 Substitute Corry Evans grabbed a late winner for Northern Ireland, scoring with his first touch and securing a precious Euro 2012 qualifier victory in Slovenia. The home side wasted numerous first half chances and dominated after the break but it was youngster Evans who scored in a rare attack after  [ Read More ]

Lithuania 0 Scotland 0 Scotland left Kaunas with just a single point as both they and Lithuania failed to score in their opening Euro 2012 Group I qualifier. Scottish goalkeeper Allan McGregor saved well from Saulius Mikoliunas, while Barry Robson was denied twice from long range by Zydrunas Karcemarskas. Lithuania were arguably more dangerous in  [ Read More ]