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England and Ireland's points battle, the return of Jones and France's Springboks clash (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

The second weekend of Nations Championship Tests brings an England-Ireland points battle, Eddie Jones’ return to Twickenham and an injury-hit France facing the Springboks.

Guaranteed January signings, Arteta-style scrutiny and Nusa talk - 19 Arsenal questions answered (opens football.london in a new tab)

Our Arsenal correspondent Tom Canton held a Gunners-related Q&A session on Thursday, and here are every question and answer

I grinned as Manny Fernandez launched ball into Row Z but he's learning to slap himself on the dish – Barry Ferguson (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

In his latest Record Sport column, the legendary captain compares the Nigeria international to one of his old team-mates

I'm about to make Scotland history - but I want my record to be broken in the next 40 years (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

Skipper Andy Robertson will equal Sir Kenny Dalglish's long-standing record of 102 Scotland caps tonight

Sebastien Pocognoli responds to age-old Robertson v Tierney Scotland question with Hampden set to witness history (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

Skipper Robertson will equal Kenny Dalglish's all-time caps record of 102 against North Macedonia tonight

Josh McPake is a Scotland inspiration for next generation as his mentor names problem winger has 'overcome' (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

McPake is hoping to win cap number two for his country when Scotland host North Macedonia on Friday night

Michael Carrick refused to say what every Manchester United fan begged to hear (opens Manchester Evening News in a new tab)

Man Utd announced that Michael Carrick had been sacked yesterday after an awful start to the 2026/27 season.

Root batting in 200th ODI as England lose openers in powerplay vs Australia LIVE! (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

It’s Happy Harry Kane day as England’s finest seizes his moment in style | Barney Ronay (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

The Ballon d’Or validated the forward’s career and he extended his incredible record for England with yet another goal on his 126th appearance

Cummins dismisses Khawaja's sandpaper claims as 'utter nonsense' (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins dismissed his former team-mate Usman Khawaja's claims as "utter nonsense" after the recently retired batter said in his autobiography that the whole side were aware of ball-tampering…

Football Daily (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Harry Kane becomes the most-capped England men's player in history.

Korda two shots off lead on return at The Annika as Woad also starts well (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

World No 1 Nelly Korda made an impressive return to LPGA Tour action after a two-month absence to finish the opening round of The Annika within two shots of the lead.

Pochettino agrees two-and-a-half-year deal to become Man Utd boss (opens Sky Sports in a new tab)

Manchester United and Mauricio Pochettino have agreed a deal for him to become the club's next head coach.

Nations League: Italy roar back to beat France despite Donnarumma’s early howler (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

Loss is Zinedine Zidane’s first as France head coach

Sebastien Pocognoli sounds out English Premier League duo to commit to Scotland with boss keen to bolster his options (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

The Dark Blues boss admits he is scouring the globe to try and improve his pool of players across the board

Kenny Dalglish will always be King of Scotland as Andy Robertson targets another milestone (opens Daily Record in a new tab)

History-making skipper Robbo paid a classy tribute to his fellow Liverpool icon as he prepares to equal his record 102 cap haul

Harry Kane just keeps getting better after another memorable night for England's captain (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Harry Kane scored the winning goal from the penalty spot at Wembley after celebrating his record-breaking 126th cap with Prince William and Peter Shilton before kick-off

Grealish apologises for absence after breach of discipline (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Jack Grealish issues an apology to Everton fans for his recent absence due to a disciplinary issue.

Where does Kane rank among all-time England greats? (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Harry Kane is England's all-time top scorer and record appearance maker, but where does he rank among the Three Lions' greatest players?

Harry Kane spot on to seal England win over Croatia on his record-breaking night (opens The Guardian in a new tab)

It was an historic occasion for Harry Kane, the one when he made his 126th England appearance and overtook Peter Shilton as the nation’s most capped men’s player. And for much of the night, it felt as though the desire…

Gritty Arsenal show different side in Barcelona draw (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

Could a resilient draw against European champions Barcelona be a turning point in Arsenal's season?

Kane scores winner but who else made an impression? England player ratings (opens BBC Sport in a new tab)

How did England's players fare in the Nations League match against Croatia? Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel gives his verdict.

Jack Grealish issues public statement after Everton decision and disciplinary breach (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

Jack Grealish was dropped from the Everton squad in the Toffees' last Premier League match in a decision which was supported by David Moyes

England player ratings in Croatia win as Harry Kane makes history and leads team with 8/10 (opens Mirror Football in a new tab)

ENGLAND 2-1 CROATIA: Harry Kane nets his 92nd goal for England from the penalty spot on the night he surpasses Peter Shilton to become the Three Lions' most-capped player