David Healy is set to start for Northern Ireland in Friday night’s opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Slovenia in Maribor.

As he prepares for his testimonial game, Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says his strong character has kept him playing at the top level since 1997.

England coach Fabio Capello says he hopes the pressure of expectation over the team’s Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria will bring out the best in him.

Aston Villa re-sign 35-year-old goalkeeper Andy Marshall having released him at the start of the summer.

Team news ahead of Wales’ 2012 European Championship Group G opener in Montenegro on Friday.

Manager John Toshack is not surprised by Gareth Bale’s rise and hopes the Tottenham Hotspur star can inspire Wales.

Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.