Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill wants improvement in the final third
Michael O'Neill wants to see his Northern Ireland side take another step forward in their attacking play when they face Belarus on Friday.
Ireland Sport News
Lack of impact off the bench telling in defeat to New Zealand
The defeat to the All Blacks was one of those head scratching moments where Ireland were out-muscled, tactically second best and didn't have the answer to the New-Zealand shaped problem in front of them.
Frank Lampard in the running to take vacant Coventry post
Coventry owner Doug King has revealed that Frank Lampard is a contender to replace Mark Robins as the next Sky Blues boss.
Ireland comeback like a 'dream come true' for Mack Hansen
Mack Hansen says he didn't know if he’d get another shot with Ireland after a lengthy injury lay-off.
Treacy: Initial omission from Ireland squad 'reinforces' Matt Doherty's status under Heimir Hallgrimsson
Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy believes Heimir Hallgrimsson had been trying to phase Matt Doherty out of the Boys in Green fold as gently as possible before handing the defender a belated call-up as injury cover for this week's UEFA Nations League fixtures against Finland and England.
"If I Can Play One Champions Trophy...": Afghanistan All-Rounder Mohammad Nabi
Following the ODI series win against Bangladesh, former Afghanistan skipper Mohammad Nabi said he wants to play in the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy which is scheduled to take place next year in Pakistan. The 39-year-old played a massive part in ensuring Afghanistan clinched a 2-1 series triumph over Bangladesh in Sharjah on Monday as they registered a narrow five-wicket victory on the back of an eighth ODI century from opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz. It was Afghanistan's third consecutive series victory following successes over Ireland and South Africa earlier this year
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers Receives First England Call-Up After Mass Withdrawal
Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers is among a group of five players added to England's squad for this month's Nations League fixtures against Greece and Ireland after eight players withdrew. Interim boss Lee Carsley is overseeing his final two fixtures, in Athens on Thursday and at Wembley three days later, before handing the reins over to Thomas Tuchel. Carsley will be without string of senior players -- seven from the top four clubs in the Premier League -- after Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Jack Grealish and Phil Foden withdrew from the squad.
Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Azmatullah Omarzai Propel Afghanistan To Series Win Over Bangladesh
Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a cracking century and Azmatullah Omarzai showed allround skills on Monday to give Afghanistan a five wicket victory in the third ODI and a series win over Bangladesh. Omarzai took four wickets before hitting an undefeated 77-ball 70 and Opener Gurbaz hit a 120-ball 101 as Afghanistan chased down a 245-run target in 48.2 overs in Sharjah. Bangladesh were lifted to 244-8 by Mohammad Mahmudullah, run out off the last ball of the innings for run-a-ball 98, and a solid 66 by stand-in skipper Mehidy Hasan Miraz.