From around the league
Thursday, 1 October 2026
Wednesday, 30 September 2026
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Angus Gunn under scrutiny after Switzerland defeat
Andy Halliday and James McFadden questioned Angus Gunn after Scotland's 3-0 defeat by Switzerland, but the stats show a mixed night.
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Lamine Yamal earns Spain praise after Croatia win
Luis de la Fuente praised Lamine Yamal's team-first impact after his two goals and an assist helped Spain beat Croatia 4-1 in Seville.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026
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Tuchel hints at Bellingham captaincy after Prague win
Thomas Tuchel admitted a bad conscience after England's Prague win and said Jude Bellingham could be the permanent captain.
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Trent Alexander-Arnold makes England case with assist in Prague
Trent Alexander-Arnold marked his first England start in nearly two years with an assist in Prague, as Thomas Tuchel praised his return and England beat
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Trent Alexander-Arnold still has work to do after Prague
Thomas Tuchel praised Trent Alexander-Arnold and Lewis Hall after England’s 2-0 win in Czech Republic, but the right-back debate remains open.
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Scotland vs Switzerland: Hendry's red card left Hampden in Swiss hands
Jack Hendry was sent off in the 11th minute as Switzerland beat Scotland 3-0 at Hampden, with Rodríguez, Elvedi and Amdouni scoring.
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Spain vs Croatia, Yamal and Spain's depth rip through Croatia in Seville
Spain vs Croatia ended 4-1 as Lamine Yamal scored twice and assisted once, with Marc Pubill and Nico Williams also scoring in Seville.
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England respond in Prague as Kane and Gordon finish off Czech Republic
England beat Czech Republic 2-0 in Prague as Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored after Pavel Šulc’s 25th-minute red card.
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Italy squad update before Belgium opener
Italy have reshaped their Nations League squad before Belgium, with Federico Dimarco and Bryan Cristante out and Matteo Ruggeri plus Samuele Ricci called up.
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Spain vs Croatia, five wins and 39 unbeaten in Europe
Spain take a 39-match unbeaten European run and five straight wins into Spain vs Croatia in Seville, with three Barcelona starters in the XI.
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Italy vs France preview after the Türkiye win
Italy return to Coverciano after a 4-1 win over Türkiye and face France on Friday 2 October at 20.45 with selection calls to make.
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Kevin De Bruyne referee incident overshadows Belgium's loss to France
Kevin De Bruyne’s clash with referee Rade Obrenovic over FIFA’s one-minute off-pitch rule became the defining moment of Belgium’s 1-0 home defeat to
Monday, 28 September 2026
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France stay perfect under Zidane as Michael Olise settles Belgium late
Michael Olise scored in the 88th minute as France beat Belgium 1-0, stayed perfect under Zidane and moved top of Group A1 on 6 points.
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Türkiye vs Italy: Kayode, Frattesi and Pio Esposito lead the way in Bursa
Italy beat Türkiye 4-1 in Bursa as Kayode, Frattesi and Francesco Pio Esposito posted standout ratings and Bastoni scored the opener.
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Portugal striker debate tilts toward Gonçalo Ramos before Denmark
Portugal face a striker call before Denmark, with Gonçalo Ramos's defensive work and Cristiano Ronaldo's reaction after Norway both in focus.
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Italy's new-look attack overwhelms Türkiye in 4-1 Nations League win
Italy vs Türkiye finished 4-1 after Italy raced 3-0 up by the 27th minute. Michael Kayode scored on debut, Pio Esposito had a goal and assist.
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Esposito brothers make Italy history against Türkiye
Pio and Sebastiano Esposito are the fourth brothers to play together for Italy, with Pio in strong form and history stretching back to 1915.
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Thomas Tuchel rejects Premier League pressure on England rotation
Thomas Tuchel has rejected Premier League pressure to rest England players, calling it madness and insisting on a proactive approach.
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Scotland Slovenia draw shows Pocognoli's half-time fix and Gilmour's influence
Scotland drew 0-0 with Slovenia after Sebastien Pocognoli fixed the first-half structure, with Billy Gilmour driving the better second half.