Portugal and Holland set to rely on Euro 2020 play-offs
Portugal and Holland will be the biggest names relying on play-offs for Euro 2020 as things stand after the second qualifier window.
Nations League
Van Dijk happy to face England boo boys
Virgil van Dijk says fans can boo him all they want as the Liverpool and Holland defender does not care a jot.
Ajax captain Matthijs De Ligt yet to decide on future
Matthijs De Ligt does not know what colour shirt he will be wearing next season, with the highly rated Ajax teenager planning to mull over his options during the post-season break.
Southgate pleased to see England’s penalty preparations come to fruition again
Gareth Southgate was delighted to see penalty shoot-out preparations bear fruit – but the disappointment of finishing third at the Nations League has only heightened the England squad’s desire to kick on.
Switzerland pay penalty as Pickford helps England finish third in Nations League
Jordan Pickford was England’s penalty shoot-out hero once again as Gareth Southgate’s men eventually overcame Switzerland to bring an exciting end to a tepid third-place play-off in the Nations League.
Costly errors should not prompt England philosophy change, says Gomez
Joe Gomez insists England cannot abandon their philosophy purely because of the defensive errors that cost them a place in the Nations League final.
FA security chief concerned by possible repeat of England fan trouble
The Football Association’s head of security has been disappointed and embarrassed by the fan disturbances involving some England supporters in Portugal.
A history of England v Switzerland in pictures
England will play Switzerland on Sunday in the Nations League third-place play-off in Guimaraes. Here, Press Association Sport delves into the picture archives to look at previous meetings between the countries.
Jordan Pickford urges England to use semi-final defeats as motivation
Jordan Pickford wants successive semi-final heartbreaks for England to pave the way for Euro 2020 glory.
Southgate ‘proud’ of England despite pain of more semi-final heartache
Gareth Southgate is focusing on progress rather than the pain of another semi-final loss as the England manager looks to build towards Euro 2020 glory.
Stones’ season ends on a low note with errors against Holland
England manager Gareth Southgate threw his support behind John Stones after the Manchester City defender’s costly error in the 3-1 Nations League semi-final defeat to Holland in Portugal.
England’s run of semi-final misery
England’s hopes of a first trophy in 53 years are over after losing to Holland in the semi-finals of the Nations League.
Jordan Henderson ‘physically and emotionally drained’ after Champions League win
Jordan Henderson admits it was tough to prepare for England’s Nations League semi-final against Holland after lifting the Champions League trophy five days earlier.
Gareth Southgate backs John Stones after Nations League error
John Stones retained the backing of England manager Gareth Southgate after his error started England’s downfall as they slipped to Nations League semi-final defeat to Holland.
Gareth Southgate refuses to throw John Stones under the bus after major error
Gareth Southgate vowed to support John Stones after his calamitous defensive error sparked England’s collapse in the Nations League semi-final defeat to Holland.
England fans in Portugal condemned as ’embarrassing’ and ‘yobbish’ by FA and police
The Football Association has called the fans involved in disturbances in Porto an “embarrassment” to the England team.
Santos hails genius of Ronaldo after hat-trick sinks Switzerland
Portugal boss Fernando Santos hailed the “genius” of Cristiano Ronaldo after his stunning hat-trick beat Switzerland 3-1 to book the hosts a place in the Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick sends Portugal into Nations League final
Cristiano Ronaldo’s stunning hat-trick fired hosts Portugal into the Nations League final after a 3-1 win over Switzerland at the Estadio do Dragao.
Players will be fired up by missing out on Nations League, says Viv Anderson
Gareth Southgate’s tough selection calls will make players who missed out the Nations League “fired up” to prove themselves again next season, according to former England defender Viv Anderson.
England boss Gareth Southgate talks up Jordan Henderson’s leadership qualities
England boss Gareth Southgate has hailed Champions League winner Jordan Henderson as the standard-bearer for his Three Lions side.
Liverpool and Tottenham stars ready to work together for Nations League glory, says Kane
Harry Kane is confident club matters will be left at the door when the Champions League finalists join up with Gareth Southgate’s squad and attempt to end England’s trophy drought.
A history of England v Holland in pictures
England face Holland in Guimaraes in the Nations League semi-final on Thursday with both sides aiming to be the first to win UEFA’s latest tournament. Here, Press Association Sport delves into the picture archives to look at previous meetings between the countries.
Switzerland looking to upset odds at Nations League finals
Switzerland are looking to spring a surprise in this summer’s Nations League finals.
Hosts Portugal can flex their Nations League muscle
Portugal will attempt to win the Nations League when they host the inaugural finals this summer.
SFA president McRae: Scotland wins will get Hampden packed again
SFA president Alan McRae wants to get the Tartan Army flocking back to Hampden – but admits good results are the only way that will happen.
Fraser wasn’t sure if McKenna was any good – but now north-east’s Bournemouth star thinks Aberdeen stopper can make it in Premier League
Former Don Ryan Fraser insists Scott McKenna could cut it in the English Premier League.
Scotland captain Robertson’s praise for ‘brilliant’ Aberdeen defender McKenna
English Premier League star Andy Robertson has hailed Aberdeen’s Scott McKenna.
Aberdeen Premier League wing king Fraser: Alex McLeish has shown faith in me. I’m trying to repay him for Scotland
Ryan Fraser wants to repay Scotland boss Alex McLeish for giving him a chance in international football.
Aberdeen’s McKenna on UEFA Nations League heroics – and team-mate Devlin’s injury
Aberdeen defender Scott McKenna today praised Scotland’s battling character after securing a Euro 2020 play-off spot.
McLeish hails Celtic’s Forrest after Nations League hat-trick and play-off securing win over Israel
Scotland boss Alex McLeish hailed James Forrest after his hat-trick secured top spot in Nations League Group C1.