Jermain Defoe scores a hat-trick as England get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign off to a fine start with a 4-0 victory against Bulgaria at Wembley. more >>

Substitute Corry Evans scores with his first touch to give Northern Ireland a 1-0 win over Slovenia in the opening Euro 2012 qualifier in Maribor. more >>

Scotland have to settle for a point as their Euro 2012 qualification campaign begins with frustration in Lithuania. more >>

Montenegro captain Mirko Vucinic scores a fine solo goal to condemn Wales to defeat in their opening Euro 2012 qualifier. more >>

Keith Fahey's 76th-minute goal earns the Republic of Ireland victory in a tense opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan. more >>

Republic of Ireland Giovanni Trapattoni says his side's 1-0 win over Armenia is an important one. more >>

Fifa decides not to stand in the way of national associations using video evidence to punish players found guilty of simulation. more >>

England Under-21s keep their hopes of qualifying for next summer's European Championships alive with victory over Portugal in Barcelos. more >>

Chris Maguire's equaliser in Belarus keeps Scotland's under-21 side on course for a Uefa Championship play-off place. more >>

Andrew Little scores twice as Northern Ireland U21 beat San Marino 4-0 at Coleraine Showgrounds. more >>

Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September. more >>

As he prepares for his testimonial game, Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says his strong character has kept him playing at the top level since 1997. more >>

Aston Villa re-sign 35-year-old goalkeeper Andy Marshall having released him at the start of the summer. more >>

Paul Scharner says he joined West Brom with the promise that he would play in his favoured position of centre midfield. more >>

Former Wasps fly-half Danny Cipriani trains with US soccer team Colorado Rapids, raising fresh doubts about his planned move to Australian rugby team Melbourne Rebels. more >>