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Roberto Moreno urges Spain to win final three Euro 2020 qualifiers

Spain coach Roberto Moreno has set his side the target of winning their final three Euro 2020 qualifiers despite needing only a point in Sweden to book their place for next summer.

France look to wrap up Euro 2020 qualification against Turkey

France coach Didier Deschamps has shrugged off talk of revenge ahead of his side’s potentially crucial Euro 2020 qualifier against Group H rivals Turkey.

Francesco Acerbi hopes Italy can make winning return in Rome

Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi is hoping Italy can deliver a memorable return to the Stadio Olimpico with victory over Greece to secure a place at Euro 2020.

Raphael Varane confident France can cope without key players for Iceland clash

Didier Deschamps must cope without some of his big-name stars as France look to boost their Euro 2020 qualifying hopes with victory in Iceland on Friday night.

Puel takes derby in his stride as St Etienne boss prepares for first match in charge

St Etienne manager Claude Puel is not daunted by the derby fixture against Lyon as he prepares for his first game at the helm of the club.

Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde ready for Sevilla test

Ernesto Valverde has talked up the importance of Barcelona’s game at home to Sevilla in LaLiga on Sunday.

Ryan Jack to miss Rangers’ game with Hamilton

Rangers will be without Ryan Jack for Sunday’s clash with Hamilton but fellow midfielder Joe Aribo has a small chance of making his return.

Ross County pair Lewis Spence and Lee Erwin pushing for starts

Midfielder Lewis Spence and forward Lee Erwin could be involved when Ross County host St Johnstone on Saturday.

Calf problem sidelines Saints full-back Cedric Soares

Southampton will once again be without full-back Cedric Soares when they host Chelsea in the Premier League.

Troy Deeney still missing for Watford

Watford remain without captain Troy Deeney for the visit of Sheffield United, but boss Quique Sanchez Flores is positive he will be back soon.

Zidane says under-fire Real Madrid keeper Thibaut Courtois is not undroppable

Real Madrid have dismissed claims that Thibaut Courtois suffered an anxiety attack in the midweek draw against Club Brugge, but manager Zinedine Zidane admits the former Chelsea goalkeeper is not “undroppable” after a poor run of form.

No worries for Arsenal

Arsenal have no fresh injury concerns as head coach Unai Emery prepares to welcome back a host of first-team regulars for Sunday’s Premier League visit of Bournemouth.

Liam Donnelly banned for Motherwell

Liam Donnelly is suspended for Motherwell’s Ladbrokes Premiership clash with St Mirren at Fir Park on Saturday.

Bayern Munich can’t get complacent after thrashing Tottenham, warns Niko Kovac

Niko Kovac has warned his Bayern Munich players not to get carried away after their extraordinary rout of Tottenham on Tuesday.

Andrew Considine shrugs off illness to return to Aberdeen contention

Aberdeen will have defender Andrew Considine back from illness for the Ladbrokes Premiership clash with Hibernian.

Jamal Lewis fit for Norwich

Norwich full-back Jamal Lewis will be available for the Premier League match against Aston Villa, with his elbow problem not as bad as initially feared.