ODEMWINGIE OUT FOR LONG TERM

Stoke forward Peter Odemwingie is facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines with a knee injury, manager Mark Hughes has revealed.

ROJO GETS WORK PERMIT

Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo has been cleared to make his debut against QPR after finally receiving a work permit.

DI MARIA INSPIRES ARGENTINA

A review of Wednesday's international friendlies as Angel di Maria inspired Argentina to a 4-2 victory over Germany.

FROM THE SPOT

New captain Wayne Rooney rescued Roy Hodgson from embarrassment as a record-low crowd watched England sneak past Norway in an uninspiring friendly at Wembley.

WALKER HAS SURGERY

Tottenham and England right-back Kyle Walker has undergone lower abdominal surgery, his club have announced.

STONES HANDED ENGLAND START

Everton defender John Stones has been named in England’s starting line-up for Wednesday night’s friendly against Norway at Wembley.

FIVE YEAR DEAL FOR AZPILICUETA

Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta has been handed a new five-year deal by the Premier League leaders.

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