Scotland squad is named, featuring three Lanarkshire stars
Former Hamilton Accies kid Jon McCracken is one of three Lanarkshire players called up for Scotland’s Nations League double-header against Croatia and Portugal this month.
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Premier League wrap: Toffees crumble as Bournemouth snatch late win at Everton, Aston Villa hold on for victory at Leicester
Luis Sinisterra scored in the sixth minute of stoppage time as Bournemouth left it late to come from 2-0 down and stun Everton 3-2 to put more pressure on Sean Dyche.
Amadou Onana and Jhon Duran guide Aston Villa to win at Leicester
Amadou Onana and substitute Jhon Duran were on target as Aston Villa returned to winning ways with a 2-1 Premier League win at Leicester.
Steve Clarke lifts lid on furious Austin MacPhee touchline spat as Scotland boss offers 'really simple' defence
Steve Clarke has lifted the lid on his touchline row with Austin MacPhee - and insists the set-piece coach was in the "wrong place at the wrong time".
Spiky Steve Clarke response goes under the microscope as Scotland boss told he won't win 'friends' by being grumpy
Andy Gray reckons we shouldn't be surprised by Steve Clarke's cold response to a reporter in the immediate aftermath of Scotland's dismal 5-1 loss to Germany in Friday's Euro 2024 opener.
Steve Clarke rages at Austin MacPhee as duo embroiled in heated dug out exchange amid Scotland nightmare
Steve Clarke was involved in a heated exchange with Scotland backroom team member Austin MacPhee as he watched his side thrashed 5-1 by Germany in Munich.
Rasmus Hojlund and Manchester United beat Aston Villa at their own game
Manchester United conceded twice from set-pieces when they defeated Aston Villa on Boxing Day. On Sunday, it was their turn to beat them at their own game.
Aston Villa extend winning home run against Luton
Aston Villa continued their impressive home form as they beat Luton 3-1 to rack up a 12th successive Premier League win at Villa Park. Unai Emery's side have won every home league game since February 18 and made light work of the Hatters, with goals from John McGinn and Moussa Diaby giving them the upper hand before Luton captain Tom Lockyer put through his own net. Villa have scored 13 goals in the last three Premier League home games as Emery's team continue to show they are early contenders for the top four this season. And with games against Nottingham Forest and Fulham coming up, they have a chance to solidify their position in the race before a clash with leaders Tottenham on November 26. This was a seventh defeat in 10 top-flight games for Luton, who have quickly found out how demanding life can be in the Premier League, though they did get on the scoresheet when Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez scored a late own goal. They were up against it from the start as Villa were quick onto the attack and could have led inside four minutes. Ollie Watkins collected a cross and teed up Nicolo Zaniolo, but the Italian's cushioned effort drifted just wide of the post. Only a brilliant double save from Thomas Kaminski stopped Villa from breaking the deadlock in the 11th minute as he superbly spread himself to block Watkins' close-range effort and then reacted quickly to stop the follow-up effort. There was no surprise when the hosts went ahead in the 17th minute and it was another masterpiece from set-piece coach Austin MacPhee's playbook. Douglas Luiz's low corner was dummied by Moussa Diaby and it ended up with McGinn at the far post, with the Scotland international shifting the ball past Chiedozie Ogbene and into the far
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