Goalkeeper David James has intimated that he may be prepared to take a pay-cut to extend his career at Portsmouth.

Northern Ireland are hit by withdrawals ahead of Wednesday’s friendly against Albania in Tirana.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez sarcastically compares Blackburn’s style to Barcelona after his team defeat Rovers 2-1 on Sunday.

Robbie Keane pulls out of the Republic of Ireland’s friendly against Brazil on Tuesday at the Emirates Stadium because of a knee injury.

Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to head Man Utd to Carling Cup glory against Aston Villa, while Liverpool and Spurs win in the Premier League.

Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to score the winner as Man Utd beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Carling Cup final at Wembley.

Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres score as Liverpool win a bad-tempered contest against Blackburn.