England striker Wayne Rooney scores to help his side beat Switzerland 3-1 in Basle in their Euro 2012 qualifier.

Stephen McManus scores in the dying seconds to defeat Liechtenstein in their Euro 2012 qualifier and save Scotland from one of their most embarrassing results.

The Republic of Ireland make it two wins from two games in the Euro 2012 qualifiers but have to struggle for periods in the victory over Andorra.

England Under-21s qualify for the 2011 European Championship play-offs after they beat a stubborn Lithuania.

Chris Maguire's superb late strike sends Scotland into the European Championship play-offs with a win over Austria.

Arsenal striker Robin van Persie will be sidelined with an ankle injury until at least mid-October.

Sheffield Wednesday are saved from administration after reaching an agreement with their bank over an unpaid tax bill, BBC Radio Sheffield understands.

Liverpool striker Dirk Kuyt will be out for four weeks after injuring his shoulder while on international duty with the Netherlands.

Wales miss out on a Uefa Under-21 Championship play-off spot as they succumb to Italy in Pescara.

Northern Ireland complete their European Under-21 Championship qualifying game with a disappointing defeat in Germany.

Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is set to be appointed as Aston Villa's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.

Ex-Wales striker John Hartson will be interested in the Wales job if boss John Toshack quits.

Chelsea duo John Terry and Frank Lampard could both return from injury for Saturday's match at West Ham.

Dickson Etuhu signs a three-year contract extension at Premier League Fulham.

Scotland and Celtic will this week each hold a minute's applause ahead of their matches to mark the 25th anniversary of Jock Stein's death.