Serhiy Sydorchuk: 'Soldiers watch our games in trenches'
Serhiy Sydorchuk has insisted it is not difficult to get fired up to play football when he knows what his compatriots are going through in Ukraine.
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'They're going to push on' - Journalist now reveals 'next big target' at Tottenham
Dean Jones has claimed on The Done Deal Show that once this round of international fixtures are done, Tottenham Hotspur will push for Alessandro Bastoni.
Is Scotland vs Armenia on TV tonight? Kick-off time, channel and how to watch Nations League fixture tonight
Scotland open their Nations League campaign tonight at home to Hampden, just days after their World Cup dreams were ended by Ukraine.
Clarke wary of Armenia after 'deserved' win
Steve Clarke insists there is no chance of last week's World Cup disappointment upsetting the harmony in the Scotland squad. The Scots were on an eight-game unbeaten run prior to losing 3-1 to Ukraine in last Wednesday's play-off at Hampden. While there was understandable disappointment in the camp after missing out on a place at the finals in Qatar later this year, Clarke is adamant that his players can set about generating fresh momentum as they prepare to kick off their Nations League campaign against Armenia on Wednesday. "It's always good when we get together as a group," he said, reflecting on the fact the squad have been together for a week between the Ukraine disappointment and the Armenia game. "We've built a really good spirit among the squad.
Pilloried by club, a hero for country: Gareth Bale draws comparisons to Brazil's Ronaldo
He was branded a "traitor", as "monstrously ungrateful" by the club who had employed him for several years. He had been written off as a lost cause. And yet, when he put on his national team jersey, the anxieties and the injuries appeared to fade away. He seemed inspired.
Duffy expects a big response against Ukraine
Shane Duffy is confident the Republic of Ireland will bounce back from their disappointment in Armenia as they target Nations League victory over Ukraine.
Scotland set to make changes against Armenia as Steve Clarke explains tiredness theory
Defenders Scott McKenna and Nathan Patterson are poised to step into the starting line-up as the UEFA Nations League begins. Forward Ryan Christie may also feature. After Ukraine extinguished hopes of a place at Qatar 2022 last week, Clarke fully understands the craving for victory at Hampden Park.
Ireland have the perfect opportunity to bounce back from Armenia disappointment
Eight steps forward one step back; Stephen Kenny has the chance to get his side right back on the road to redemption just four days after the shock defeat to Armenia.