Bardsley to skip Brazil pleasant
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley joins Rangers’ Steven Naismith in withdrawing from the Scotland squad for Sunday’s friendly from Brazil.

Steve Morison offers the inside track on Wales
The Welsh are struggling in the group and several of their enthusiasts have rounded on the players in latest months, specially for the duration of their final match with Switzerland, which they misplaced four-one in Basle.

Wayne Rooney and Andy Carroll set to be unleashed in Wales qualifier
Fabio Capello wishes to unleash the £65m partnership of Wayne Rooney and Andy Carroll on Wales. The England manager sent Franco Baldini to observe Carroll on Sunday.