UEFA European Championship Qualifying

McCarthy back in Republic reckoning

James McCarthy could make his first Republic of Ireland appearance for almost three years after being named in Mick McCarthy’s squad for next month’s clashes with Switzerland and Bulgaria.

Stuart Dallas talks up Northern Ireland’s never-say-die attitude

Stuart Dallas believes a never-say-die attitude can carry Northern Ireland to Euro 2020 after they produced another late show to beat Belarus on Tuesday night.

Davies defends under-fire Wales boss Giggs from ‘nitpicking’ critics

Ben Davies insists the criticism of Wales manager Ryan Giggs after hurtful back-to-back Euro 2020 qualifying defeats is unfair.

Portugal and Holland set to rely on Euro 2020 play-offs

Portugal and Holland will be the biggest names relying on play-offs for Euro 2020 as things stand after the second qualifier window.

Sam Vokes: Wales can still qualify for Euro 2020

Sam Vokes insists Wales should not be counted out of the race for Euro 2020 qualification.

How British and Irish teams stand in Euro 2020 qualifying

The latest round of Euro 2020 qualifiers produced mixed results for the British and Irish nations.

O’Neill challenges Northern Ireland to ‘take a big scalp’

Michael O’Neill has challenged his Northern Ireland players to “take a big scalp” after they gave themselves the perfect platform in Euro 2020 qualifying.

Paddy McNair’s parents a lucky charm as he scores first international goal

Paddy McNair plans on inviting his parents on more Northern Ireland trips after giving his mother an early birthday present with his first international goal on Tuesday night.

Giggs comes to Bale’s defence after costly miss in Wales’ 1-0 defeat to Hungary

Ryan Giggs absolved Gareth Bale of any blame after Wales’ Euro 2020 qualification hopes were dented by a 1-0 defeat in Hungary.

Marcus Sorg: Gemrany performance against Estonia was perfect

Germany assistant coach Marcus Sorg accepted things could not have gone much better as Germany signed off their season with an 8-0 thrashing of Estonia to maintain a perfect start on the road to Euro 2020.

O’Neill feared Northern Ireland’s chance had gone before late winner

Michael O’Neill admitted he feared Northern Ireland’s chance had gone before Paddy McNair stepped up with an 85th-minute winner in Belarus.

Ryan Giggs believes Wales need to win all five remaining games to make Euro 2020

Ryan Giggs responded to defeat in Hungary by conceding Wales must probably win their five remaining group games to make the finals of Euro 2020.

We missed chance to make Belgium sweat, admits Scotland boss Clarke

Steve Clarke believes Scotland “fluffed” their lines by missing a great chance to put pressure on Belgium in their 3-0 Euro 2020 qualifying defeat at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels.

Mancini praises players as Italy hit back to defeat Bosnia and Herzegovina

Italy manager Roberto Mancini praised the character of his side after they came from behind to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 in their Euro 2020 Group J qualifier in Turin.

Didier Deschamps hails France character as they return to top of Group H

France head coach Didier Deschamps praised his players for the way they bounced back from defeat by Turkey to get their Euro 2020 qualifying campaign back on track with a 4-0 win in Andorra.

Germany coast to victory over Estonia in Mainz

Germany swept past Estonia with an 8-0 win in Mainz to continue their perfect start to the Euro 2020 Group C qualifying campaign.

Insigne and Verratti inspire Italy to comeback win over Bosnia and Herzegovina

Lorenzo Insigne helped Italy come from behind to beat Bosnia and Herzegovina 2-1 in their Euro 2020 Group J qualifier in Turin, where Marco Verratti scored a late winner.