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Pickford or Trafford? The battle to be England's number one is now on
Jordan Pickford has been England's number one for a long time. But does he now have a rival in James Trafford?
September 26, 2026England embrace the chaos - but control also needed to win big prizes
England embrace the chaos, but superb Spain show it will never win big prizes, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
September 26, 2026Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain
England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - here's how BBC Sport rated the Three Lions' players.
September 26, 2026Republic of Ireland confirm rescheduled news conference before controversial Israel game
The Republic of Ireland will now hold their delayed news conference at 14:30 BST before they face Israel in tomorrow's Nations League fixture in Hungary - a fixture campaigners have called on them to boycott.
September 26, 2026Ngumoha not in England squad to face Spain
Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha is not named in England's matchday squad for Saturday's Nations League opener against Spain.
September 26, 2026Bellamy support crucial after serious injury - Wales' Burns
Winger Wes Burns hopes to repay Craig Bellamy's support during a long-term injury by making an impact for Wales in the Nations League.
September 26, 2026Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?
As England prepare to take on Spain in their opening Nations League match, BBC Sport takes a look at whether they have a problem when faced with teams in the world top 10.
September 26, 2026Charles brothers 'brilliant' in NI's landmark win
The Charles brothers led the way for Northern Ireland at both ends of the field during the side's Nations League win over Georgia in Tbilisi.
September 26, 2026Late drama as Northern Ireland beat Georgia
Watch the best of the action as Shea Charles scores a 99th-minute winner as Northern Ireland beat Georgia in the Nations League.
September 25, 2026New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?
Former Scotland forwards James McFadden and Pat Nevin try to guess who new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will pick to start in Slovenia on Saturday.
September 25, 2026'Workhorse' Koumas growing with Wales
Liverpool forward Lewis Koumas earns praise from Wales boss Craig Bellamy and full-back Neco Williams following his efforts against Portugal.
September 25, 2026You are the new Scotland boss - what would you do?
Put yourself in the shoes of the new Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli as he picks his first XI.
September 25, 2026Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal
Craig Bellamy believes there is "more to come" from his Wales side in the Nations League following their opening-match loss in Lisbon.
September 24, 2026'Don't put pressure on us' over Israel games - Republic of Ireland's Ogbene
Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene urges the public to not "put the pressure on us" over the campaign to boycott the upcoming Nations League games against Israel.
September 24, 2026Felix gives Portugal win over Wales in Nations League opener
Watch the best of the action as Portugal beat Wales 1-0 in Lisbon in the Nations League
September 24, 2026'Eternally grateful' McBurnie ready to show what Scotland have missed
Overlooked by Steve Clarke and dismissed by some Scotland fans, but Oli McBurnie returns with a point to prove, writes Tom English.
September 24, 2026When Bellamy watched on as Ronaldo caused lockdown
Craig Bellamy says Cristiano Ronaldo is "beyond a superstar" before his Wales side face the Portugal legend in the opening match of their Nations League A campaign.
September 23, 2026Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
Cristiano Ronaldo contemplated retirement after the World Cup but wants to reach 1,000 career goals and help a new-look Portugal thrive before hanging up his boots.
September 23, 2026Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.
September 23, 2026Contagious, confident - the rise of Lewis Koumas
Having made his mark in the early stages of the season at Liverpool, Lewis Koumas will aim to continue his good form with Wales in the Nations League.
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Who made an uncharacteristic error? England player ratings v Spain
Alex Baena curled in Spain's second goal England were beaten 3-2 in an entertaining game by world champions Spain in the Nations League - the Three Lions' first match since this summer's World Cup.
England embrace the chaos - but control also needed to win big prizes
England captain Harry Kane missed a second-half penalty in the 3-2 defeat by Spain at Wembley Thomas Tuchel talked about England having to "embrace the chaos" as they embarked on recovery from the cr
Pickford or Trafford? The battle to be England's number one is now on
James Trafford has made three appearances for England You have to go back 10 years to find a major tournament where Jordan Pickford was not starting in goal for England. The Everton goalkeeper has p
Bellamy support crucial after serious injury - Wales' Burns
Wes Burns earned the last of his 10 Wales caps in October 2024 It is usually the manager who pulls a player to one side before or after training to offer a word of advice or appreciation. But it was
Ngumoha not in England squad to face Spain
Rio Ngumoha received his first England call-up earlier this month Liverpool teenager Rio Ngumoha has not been named in England's matchday squad for Saturday's Nations League opener against Spain. Th
Republic of Ireland confirm rescheduled news conference before controversial Israel game
The top table remained empty at the appointed time The Republic of Ireland will now hold their delayed news conference at 14:30 BST before they face Israel in tomorrow's Nations League fixture in Hun
Charles brothers 'brilliant' in NI's landmark win
Northern Ireland's Pierce Charles saved a penalty before Shea Charles scored a 99th-minute winner in Georgia It seems even when sibling rivalry reaches the level of international football, older brot
Do England have a problem against top-10 teams?
The last time England faced Spain was the Euro 2024 final, which Spain won When England take on Spain in their opening Nations League match on Saturday, it will be tinged with a feeling of 'what coul
Watch: Late drama as Northern Ireland beat Georgia
There was an error Watch the best of the action as Shea Charles scores a 99th-minute winner as Northern Ireland beat Georgia in the Nations League. READ MORE: NI win in Georgia as Kvaratskhelia miss
'Workhorse' Koumas growing with Wales
Highlights: Watch as Portugal beat Wales in the opening game of their Nations League defence One swing of a left boot had Wales fans dreaming of a shock outcome in Portugal. It was ultimately not to
New-look squad, but how will Pocognoli's Scotland line-up?
Scotland have been training in La Manga, Spain Nations League: Slovenia v Scotland Stadion Stozice, Ljubljana Saturday 26 September, 14:00 BST Showtime is fast approaching for Sebastien Pocognoli'
You are the new Scotland boss - what would you do?
Nations League: Slovenia v Scotland Stadion Stozice, Ljubljana Saturday 26 September, 14:00 BST It is a new era for the Scotland men's side as head coach Sebastien Pocognoli takes charge of his fir
Highlights: Portugal 1-0 Wales
There was an error Watch the best of the action as Portugal beat Wales in the Nations League in Lisbon. Available to UK users only. Read more: Portugal start defence of their Nations League title w
'Don't put pressure on us' over Israel games - Ogbene
Ogbene was off-target with a big opportunity in the first half of Thursday's 1-0 defeat by Kosovo Republic of Ireland winger Chiedozie Ogbene has urged the public to not "put the pressure on us" over
Bellamy wants more from Wales after loss to Portugal
Highlights: Watch as Portugal beat Wales in Nations League opener Wales earned plaudits but Craig Bellamy wants more from his side, after admitting they were forced to suffer in their narrow 1-0 defe
'Eternally grateful' McBurnie ready to show what Scotland have missed
Oli McBurnie's goal sent Hull City to the Premier League Nations League: Slovenia v Scotland Stadion Stozice, Ljubljana Saturday 26 September, 14:00 BST When Oli McBurnie sits down to talk, one of
When Bellamy watched on as Ronaldo caused lockdown
Cristiano Ronaldo won the first of his 233 Portugal caps in 2003 With five Ballon d'Or wins, eight league titles, five Champions Leagues, a European Championship and a pair of Nations League triumphs
Ronaldo spurred on by 1,000 goals and Portugal glory
Cristiano Ronaldo made his Portugal debut in 2003 and is set to win his 234th cap against Wales Cristiano Ronaldo considered retiring after the World Cup but says he opted to extend his glittering ca
Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut
Sebastien Pocognoli will take charge of Scotland for the first time in Slovenia on Saturday Nations League: Slovenia v Scotland Stadion Stozice, Ljubljana Saturday 26 September, 14:00 BST Scotland
From leaving Rangers to La Liga - Scotland is next step for Ure
Robbie Ure played in Belgium and Sweden before his move to Spain Robbie Ure, cool and confident and 22 years old, played 90 minutes for Sevilla against Barcelona at the weekend; 90 minutes of being m