10/10 for Roy Hodgson's England... but will anything change at the finals?

In-depth: It's difficult to be enthusiastic about England's perfect Euro 2016 qualification, because the same thing always happens at the big event. Or, will it?

THE BIG STORY

England completed a perfect qualifying campaign on Monday night when they beat Lithuania 3-0 in Vilnius. Ross Barkley and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain found the net whileGiedrius Arlauskis scored an own goal in the straightforward win at the LFF Stadium.

On Reflection: The Pep effect: How Robert Lewandowski became the world's best

Chucks explains how Robert Lewandowski's game has improved under Pep Guardiola - and why the Pole is now the most feared striker in football.

Paper Round: Brendan Rodgers lined up for Aston Villa job after Liverpool sacking

Brendan Rodgers may have a new job before long, while the man who replaced him at Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp, already has his transfer targets lined up.

REVEALED: MOURINHO, WENGER & GUARDIOLA ALL ON PSG'S NEW COACH SHORTLIST

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Laurent Blanc's future remains up in the air although Goal understands that he is unlikely to be sacked unless one of the Ligue 1 club's prime candidates is available
Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger feature onPSG's shortlist of potential replacements for Laurent Blanc, but the Frenchman's job is not in immediate danger, sports house understands.

Sunday Oliseh honeymoon over at Nigeria following first defeat

Vincent Enyeama, the Nigeria captain, has retired following a row with coach Sunday Oliseh.

DR Congo won 2-0 against Nigeria in Thursday evening's friendly to inflict a first defeat on new coach Sunday Oliseh. However, the build-up to the game was overshadowed by reports of a rift with goalkeeper and captain Vincent Enyeama, leading to the retirement of the country's record appearance holder.

Sir Alex Ferguson backs Jose Mourinho to find solution at Chelsea

Sports house sits down with Sir Alex Ferguson to discuss Chelsea's poor form this season, where he feels Jose Mourinho will get Chelsea back on track.

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed Chelsea to regain their usual elite form under Jose Mourinho after a dismal start to the Premier League season.

Michel Platini lodges appeal against FIFA suspension

UEFA President Michel Platini is appealing against the 90-day ban imposed by FIFA over allegations of corruption.

 

Platini, head of European soccer's governing body UEFA, was suspended on Thursday along with FIFA president Sepp Blatter by the Ethics Committee of soccer's governing body, pending a full investigation. Both men deny wrongdoing.