Rayan Cherki signs for Manchester City on five-year deal
Manchester City have completed the signing of France midfielder Rayan Cherki from Lyon for an initial fee of €36 million (£30.5m).
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Tottenham close to agreement with Brentford over Thomas Frank appointment
Tottenham are moving closer to reaching an agreement with Brentford over compensation to make Thomas Frank their new head coach, but talks will enter a third day, the PA news agency understands.
Belgium will be ‘shaking in boots’ ahead of Wales game in Cardiff – Sorba Thomas
Sorba Thomas believes Belgium will be “shaking in their boots” at the prospect of playing Wales in Cardiff.
We can’t ask any more in terms of character – Northern Ireland’s Michael O’Neill
Michael O’Neill praised the character of his young Northern Ireland team after they hung on for a 1-0 friendly win over Iceland despite playing the final half an hour with 10 men in Belfast.
Heimir Hallgrimsson seeks answers after disappointing draw
Heimir Hallgrimsson was left with more questions than answers after watching his Republic of Ireland side scrap out a 0-0 friendly draw in Luxembourg.
England ‘not good enough’ but won’t panic – Harry Kane
Captain Harry Kane insisted England are “not going to panic” following a shock 3-1 friendly loss to Senegal.
Ireland grateful to new keeper Max O’Leary after Luxembourg stalemate
Max O’Leary marked his long-awaited senior international debut with two vital saves to spare the Republic of Ireland’s blushes in Luxembourg.
Isaac Price earns 10-man Northern Ireland victory against Iceland
Isaac Price made the difference at both ends of the pitch as 10-man Northern Ireland clung on for a 1-0 friendly win over Iceland in their final match before the World Cup qualifying campaign.