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Towering presence: Shane Long scores with a header in Dublin to give the Republic a timely boost before Euro 2012

Long gives Ireland perfect send-off

Republic of Ireland 1 Bosnia-Herzegovina 0: Trapattoni's makeshift team show encouraging signs for Euro 2012

Fulham's Clint Dempsey in action against Liverpool

Clint Dempsey puts Fulham future in doubt after revealing Champions League ambitions

Clint Dempsey maintains he wants to play in the Champions League, which casts further doubt over his future at Fulham.

England manager Roy Hodgson: 'I'd be lying if I said
that Rio’s [Ferdinand] fitness was the main reason for not selecting him'

James Lawton: Roy gets credit in the bank for being brave

For a man who must have felt these last few days like someone turning out his pockets in the hope of finding a little loose change, England manager Roy Hodgson put on a brave face yesterday. Better still, he gave the distinct impression that he was in charge of both himself and a European Championship squad which, frankly, looks barely competitive.

Suspended jail term for Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant

Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant has been given an eight-week jail sentence, suspended for a year, and has been disqualified from driving for three years after he admitted drink-driving.

Kevin Davies expects to stay at Bolton next season

Bolton captain Kevin Davies revealed relegation from the Barclays Premier League felt like a "bad dream" but believes he will still be at the club next season.

Joey Barton had to be ushered from the field

QPR captain Joey Barton threatens to 'expose' Gary Lineker and says of Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer - 'I despise him'

Joey Barton has gone on the offensive on Twitter, lashing out at Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer and the presenter of the BBC show Gary Lineker, following his dismissal in the dramatic match at the Etihad Stadium.

Relegation is all too much for Bolton fans

Bolton down as cruel fates turn on Coyle

When they heard that Manchester City had snatched the Premier League title, Bolton hearts would have dropped. They could have saved themselves.

Owen Coyle barks instructions

Bolton down as cruel fates turn on Owen Coyle at Stoke

Stoke City 2 Bolton Wanderers 2: Two controversial goals end traumatic season for Trotters on saddest of lows

Bolton's Chris Eagles celebrates after scoring his side's first goal against Stoke
Bolton manager Owen Coyle shouts instructions to his players

Stoke manager Tony Pulis promises maximum effort against relegation threatened Bolton

Sunday's Barclays Premier League clash between Stoke and Bolton may only be make or break for one team, but Potters boss Tony Pulis knows his side will be doing their utmost to finish the season on a winning note.

No club assault charge for Jermaine Pennant

Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant will face no action over claims he assaulted a woman in a nightclub.

Bolton’s Mark Davies shows his dejection after West Bromwich’s late leveller on Sunday

Owen Coyle counts on Bolton's away form to see Wanderers home

The Bolton Wanderers manager, Owen Coyle, is convinced his side can win at Stoke on Sunday and bank on other results to secure their Premier League survival – and has told the club's fans that they have a vital part to play.

West Bromwich’s James Morrison (left) celebrates the equaliser that leaves Bolton’s players feeling down and out yesterday

Bolton Wanderers blow big chance as dogfight goes to the wire

Bolton Wanderers 2 West Bromwich Albion 2

QPR cling on thanks to late Cisse strike

QPR 1 Stoke 0

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England must beware brilliant Belgium

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2012: the year when England's support decided to stay at home

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Three Lions will play their Euro 2012 games in front of only a few thousand of their fans