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FOOTBALL : Northern Ireland manager Nigel Worthington admitted he made the decision weeks ago to drop record scorer David Healy.
RUGBY : Andy Robinson declared himself “very, very satisfied” with his return to the Test stage after Scotland eased to a comfortable 23-10 win over Fiji in their opening autumn international.
FOOTBALL : Robbie Keane insists the Republic of Ireland must retain their self-belief if they are to stand any chance of realising their World Cup dream.
FOOTBALL : Brazil coach Dunga has warned England they will need to learn how to dribble if they are going to make any impression on the World Cup favourites next summer.
FOOTBALL : Nicolas Anelka blasted France to within touching distance of World Cup salvation as the Republic of Ireland’s brave resistance was finally broken in a 1-0 defeat.
FOOTBALL : Northern Ireland were left frustrated after going down 1-0 to Serbia in a friendly at Windsor Park.
FOOTBALL : Wayne Rooney’s first game as England captain ended in defeat as a severely depleted line-up were beaten 1-0 by Brazil in Qatar.
FOOTBALL : Peterborough have confirmed the appointment of Kettering manager Mark Cooper as the new boss at London Road.
FOOTBALL : Manchester City defender Micah Richards has vowed to play his way into Fabio Capello’s World Cup squad.
RUGBY : Matt Banahan’s third Test try helped England clinch a 16-9 victory over Argentina despite another poor Twickenham performance.
RUGBY : The Andy Robinson era got off to a solid but unspectacular start as Scotland eased to a 23-10 victory in their opening autumn international against Fiji.
FOOTBALL : Tottenham keeper Carlo Cudicini is making a good recovery following surgery on injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash but still faces 12 weeks on crutches.
RUGBY : England’s hopes of success in tonight’s Gillette Four Nations final rest with two players who could not even get in their club sides at the start of the season.
RUGBY : Wales coach Warren Gatland felt his side had been guilty of failing to take their chances as they were forced to cling on to claim a 17-13 victory over Samoa in their second autumn international at the Millennium Stadium.
CRICKET : Paul Collingwood believes Friday night’s victory over South Africa gives England a psychological edge, but he insists that his side must now build on the performance from the Wanderers.
