Laszlo backs Hearts duo to handle clash CSABA LASZLO stressed today that Scotland manager George Burley should have no fears about turning to Christophe Berra or Michael Stewart in the white-hot atmosphere of Skopje
Butcher plots way to exploit Macedonia's vulnerability TERRY Butcher's three favourite possessions are housed in a trophy cabinet he commissioned a joiner in Bannockburn to make for him several years ago. They are the light bl
Sumulikoski ready to risk ire of Portman Road VELICHE Sumulikoski is more than happy to risk the wrath of everyone at Ipswich Town by helping to inflict defeat on Scotland in George Burley's first competitive match a
Gordon: I'm gonna be No.1 for keeps CRAIG GORDON today stressed his determination to remain Scotland's No.1 despite what he sees as growing competition for his jersey.
Forgotten Hibs kid Kirk makes the grade THEY were all part of the so-called "golden generation," the Hibs kids who set the SPL alight as they made the Easter Road outfit's conveyor belt of young talent t
Barry moves on from transfer woes to focus on England GARETH Barry insists that he is in the right frame of mind for England's crunch World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia, despite his summer of transfer turmoil.
Saunders sure Welsh can get off to a flier DEAN SAUNDERS believes Wales can "give Russia something to worry about" if they produce a World Cup qualification victory over Azerbaijan tomorrow.
Gillespie fit and ready for Slovakia test KEITH GILLESPIE has shaken off an ankle injury and is ready to launch into a remarkable 15th season wearing the colours of Northern Ireland.
McGeady and Hunt to work in tandem GIOVANNI Trapattoni will place his trust in Stephen Hunt as the Republic of Ireland launch their World Cup qualifying campaign against Georgia tomorrow.
England no show on terrestrial TV ENGLAND'S World Cup qualifiers against Andorra and Croatia over the next week still seem unlikely to be shown on terrestrial television in any form.
Cannavaro fit to return for Italy CAPTAIN Fabio Cannavaro is fit enough to mark his return to international action in Italy's opening World Cup qualifier in Cyprus tomorrow.
Burley heaps praise on 'limited' Broadfoot SCOTLAND manager George Burley, normally one of the most diplomatic speakers in football, yesterday praised Kirk Broadfoot as a player of "limited ability" who had man
Butcher sets Scots target of taking over England TERRY Butcher has challenged Scotland's players to use the prospect of overtaking England in the Fifa rankings as a springboard to qualification for the 2010 World Cup fin
Blunder ban Czech referee not a worry, says Burley SCOTLAND manager George Burley believes that Saturday's World Cup qualifying match in Macedonia will be a "big test" for controversial Czech referee Pavel Kralovec
Call means Stewart has to toss aside Games plan MICHAEL Stewart was delighted to be swapping a day out in Braemar for trips to Skopje and Reykjavik after being called up by Scotland yesterday.
Injured Weir to undergo minor groin operation DAVID Weir is to undergo a groin operation after picking up an injury at the weekend, Scotland manager George Burley revealed yesterday.
Agony of Euro 2008 failure spurs England, says James DAVID James admits having to suffer the agony of watching the Euro 2008 finals from afar will inspire England when they launch their bid to qualify for the 2010 World Cup this
One win will do for African pair BURKINA Faso and Cameroon will be guaranteed progress into the last phase of the African zone World Cup qualifiers if they win their qualifying matches at the weekend.
Van Persie sits out of Dutch training ARSENAL striker Robin van Persie sat out the Netherlands' training in Noordwijk because of a slight foot injury.
Ballack to miss Germany games CHELSEA midfielder Michael Ballack has been ruled out of Germany's forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Finland.
Malouda miffed with Domenech CHELSEA'S Florent Malouda has expressed his disappointment in the way he was handled by France coach Raymond Domenech at Euro 2008.
