Worthington rues cruel loss

Slovaka 2 Northern Ireland 1: Defeat was a cruel setback for Northern Ireland after a positive display that merited at least a point

Whelan is Ireland hero

Georgia 1 Ireland 2: A goal in each half secured a well-deserved win for the Republic, despite a scare right at the end

Toshack ready for Russia test

The manager vows to tinker with his starting lineup after Azerbaijan are finally beaten

Beckham's unfortunate return

David Beckham has unfortunate return to Spain as Theo Walcott heralds start of Fabio Capello’s era

Croatia spells danger for England

My fleet-footed Hamburg pair would relish the chance of leading the attack against John Terry and Co in Zagreb

Magical Modric in mood to wreak havoc

The Spurs midfielder dismisses England’s chances of victory on Wednesday

Montenegro or bust for Trapattoni's men

Anything other than a win in Podgorica will be terrible for Irish chances

Live! World Cup qualifiers

All the action from this afternoon's international games, as it happens

Terry decides on some straight talking

England captain keen to address the fear factor that afflicted the national team in Barcelona 18 months ago

Defoe's England diary

Giles Smith takes a peak at the forward's secret log

Capello demands managers show more respect

England manager hits back at his snipers as national team prepare for World Cup qualifier

England in no-win situation

John Terry appeals for tolerance from fans as national team prepare for World Cup qualifier against Andorra

Carragher sums up England problem

Liverpool defender's revelation that his club was more important than his country is all too common among England players

Ferdinand to miss Andorra game

England defender ruled out of Saturday's qualifier with a back injury but should be fit to face Croatia

Wenger backs Capello to succeed

The Arsenal manager has "complete confidence" that the Italian will get off to strong start in the World Cup qualifying campaign

Capello needs Barry to hold firm against Modric

The Aston Villa captain has a key role in halting Luka Modric when England take on Croatia in Zagreb on Wednesday

Tony Cascarino

Fabio Capello' s squad have to rid themselves of the fear factor and play with a free spirit to reach World Cup finals

Pearce would turn down West Ham job

The England Under-21 manager insists he will honour his contract with the FA, saying 'I love the job I do'

Controversial ref to officiate Scotland match

Pavel Kralovec will take charge of the World Cup qualifier against Macedonia after serving a ban from the Czech league

England face injury concern over Ferdinand

Manchester United defender and Joe Cole will be assessed on Friday after missing training