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Harewood Misses Intertoto Cup Tie
Marlon Harewood is the only fresh absentee for the second leg of Aston Villa's Intertoto Cup third round tie with Odense at Villa Park.
Jo To Debut As City Eye Progress
Mark Hughes will hand Jo his Manchester City debut as the Blues get their UEFA Cup campaign underway in the Faroe Islands against EB/Streymur.
Hibs New-boy In Squad For Euro Tie
David van Zanten is set to make his Hibernian debut at home to Swedish club Elfsborg in Sunday's Intertoto Cup second round, first-leg tie.
Hibs Ready For Intertoto Test
Hibernian manager Mixu Paatelainen is looking forward to the early start to his side's football season in the Intertoto Cup on Sunday.
Germany Fear Ballack Will Miss Out
Germany captain Michael Ballack has emerged as a major doubt for Sunday's Euro 2008 final against Spain in Vienna due to a calf muscle injury.
Toshack Braced For Tough Encounter
John Toshack has warned his Welsh starlets to concentrate on their own World Cup objectives and not be distracted by Holland's Euro 2008 party.
Burley: We've Still Got The Hunger
George Burley insists there is still an appetite for victory despite a long season as Scotland prepare for Friday's clash with Czech Republic.
Fab To Give Rooney A Strike Partner
England coach Fabio Capello says he will use Wayne Rooney 'as a second striker' in Wednesday night's friendly with the USA at Wembley.
Late Republic Pair To Face Colombia
John O'Shea and Aiden McGeady will go straight into the Republic of Ireland team for Thursday night's friendly clash with Colombia.
Toshack To Give New Boys A Chance
Wales boss John Toshack is expected to name as many as five new caps for Wednesday's friendly against Iceland in Reykjavik.
Mcneil May Return At Wembley
Stockport boss Jim Gannon could give a surprise League Two play-off final recall to long-term absentee Matty McNeil against Rochdale on Monday.
Perkins Banned For Play-off Final
Rochdale boss Keith Hill will be without midfielder David Perkins for Monday's League Two play-off final against Stockport at Wembley.
O'driscoll Content To Wait On Wellens
Doncaster boss Sean O'Driscoll will leave it late before deciding whether Richie Wellens will start in the play-off final against Leeds.
Mcallister Has Sheehan Dilemma
Leeds United manager Gary McAllister faces a defensive selection dilemma for his side's League One play-off final against Doncaster.
Novo Must Miss Scottish Cup Final
Rangers striker Nacho Novo is suspended for Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Queen of the South following his dismissal at Aberdeen.
Marney Boosts Tigers At Wembley
The return of Dean Marney from injury means Hull City have a fully-fit squad for Saturday's Championship play-off final against Bristol City.
Robins At Full Strength For Final
Bristol City manager Gary Johnson has no injury concerns ahead of the Championship play-off final against Hull at Wembley on Saturday.
Queens Set To Keep Faith
Queen of the South's starting XI for Saturday's Scottish Cup final against Rangers is expected to be the same line-up that won the semi-final.
Well Boss Ready To Ring Changes
Motherwell manager Mark McGhee is set to make changes for the final SPL game of the season away to Hibernian on Thursday night.
Wilkie Misses Out Against Bhoys
Dundee United captain Lee Wilkie will miss out at home to Celtic in the SPL on Thursday night in order to protect him for next season.
Celtic At Full Strength For Decider
Celtic have a full squad for their Scottish Premier League title decider against Dundee United at Tannadice on Thursday night.
Papac Worry For Aberdeen Crunch
Sasa Papac is rated doubtful for Rangers' crucial SPL game against Aberdeen at Pittodrie on Thursday evening.
Diamond Back For Rangers Clash
Aberdeen defender Zander Diamond returns from a two-game suspension for the vital visit of Rangers in the SPL on Thursday night.
Hibs Without Banned Duo
Hibernian are without suspended duo Martin Canning and Ian Murray for their final SPL game of the season at home to Motherwell on Thursday.
Blues Play Down Fears Over Ashley
Chelsea appear confident that Ashley Cole will start the Champions League final despite the left-back suffering an injury scare on Tuesday.
Tough Choices For Fergie In Final
Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has a selection dilemma ahead of Wednesday's Champions League final against Chelsea in Moscow.
Cuellar Banned For Saints Trip
Rangers defender Carlos Cuellar will miss Monday night's crucial SPL clash with St Mirren at Love Street through suspension.
Saints Set To Name Same Squad
St Mirren are expected to name an unchanged squad for their final SPL match of the season against Rangers at Love Street on Monday.
Wanderers Set To Be Unchanged
Wycombe boss Paul Lambert is set to name an unchanged side when he takes his team to Stockport for their play-off semi-final second leg.
Stanton Boost For Crucial Clash
Rochdale are boosted by the return of defender Nathan Stanton for the second leg of their League Two play-off semi-final at home to Darlington.
Gers Sweating On Papac Fitness
Defender Sasa Papac is rated doubtful for Rangers' vital Scottish Premier League game against Motherwell at Fir Park on Saturday.
Buddies Star Misses Caley Clash
St Mirren will again be without David van Zanten for Saturday's Scottish Premier League clash at Inverness.
Killie Could Call On Invincibile
Kilmarnock could restore Danny Invincibile to their attack for Saturday's home match against Falkirk in the Scottish Premier League.
Gannon To Check On Blizzard
Stockport boss Jim Gannon will check on the fitness of Dominic Blizzard ahead of Saturday's League Two play-off semi-final at home to Wycombe.
Caley Trio To Miss Buddies Clash
Inverness are again without three players for their home game against St Mirren in the Scottish Premier League.
Stockdale Struggling For Quakers
Darlington goalkeeper David Stockdale is expected to need an injection on an ankle injury before being passed fit to play at Rochdale.
Formation Conundrum For Harry
Portsmouth's FA Cup final line-up will depend on whether Harry Redknapp plays 4-4-2 in the absence of Jermain Defoe or reverts to a 4-5-1.
Options Aplenty For Cardiff's Big Day
Dave Jones will pick from his strongest Cardiff squad of the entire season when they face Portsmouth in Saturday's FA Cup final at Wembley.
Heffernan Suspended For Rovers
Doncaster head into Friday's League One play-off semi-final second leg at home to Southend without suspended striker Paul Heffernan.
Barnard A Doubt For Shrimpers
Southend boss Steve Tilson could be without star striker Lee Barnard for Friday's League One play-off semi-final second leg at Doncaster.
