| Injured Stubbs forced to retire Derby defender Alan Stubbs has to quit playing at the age of 36 after failing to recover from a serious knee injury.  Terry appointed England captain Fabio Capello appoints Chelsea defender John Terry as permanent England captain. Burley relishes McFadden return Scotland manager George Burley confirms James McFadden will form a strike partnership with Kenny Miller against Northern Ireland. Flynn hails Welsh World Cup hopes Wales Under-21 boss Brian Flynn believes his junior stars can put the nation on course for the 2010 World Cup. Kilmarnock suffer O'Leary setback Kilmarnock defender Ryan O'Leary will be sidelined for seven months after dislocating his shoulder. Taylor to captain NI in Glasgow Goalkeeper Maik Taylor will captain Northern Ireland in Wednesday's friendly game against Scotland in Glasgow. Reid in line for Republic return Steven Reid will make his first Republic of Ireland appearance for two years in Wednesday's friendly against Norway. Milner seals England U21s victory Micah Richards and James Milner score as England U21s defeat Slovenia U21s in a friendly in Hull. West Brom close in on Valero deal West Brom are set to seal the club record signing of midfielder Borja Valero for £4.75m from Real Mallorca. Gers over Euro exit says Smith Rangers boss Walter Smith insists the club have put their shock Champions League qualifier defeat behind them. News Wizard |