Soccer

Good morning and a very happy Friday to you.
After all the drama of the last few days, what with not signing a keeper and being accepting/outraged/super-mega-hella-outraged and so on, we haven't noticed the stealthy, lurking menace of the Interlull. And now it is upon us.

Gerard Houllier tops Villa managerial wish list, plus other rumours

England Under-21s need to beat Portugal and Lithuania to be sure of reaching
the play-offs ahead of the finals in Denmark.

The former agent of Manchester United striker Bebe, who was signed for over £7m, says PSV Eindhoven turned down the player when he was available for free.

New France coach Laurent Blanc has passed the words of the Marseillaise on to
his players so they can sing before their Euro 2012 qualifier.

England manager encouraged by Wayne Rooney's form ahead of Euro 2012 qualifier
against Bulgaria.

Stanimir Stoilov calls for referee Viktor Kassai to protect his players should
England striker Wayne Rooney lose his cool.

Exeter City boss Paul Tisdale dismisses reports linking him with the vacant managerial post at Southampton.

Adam Rooney is determined to make the most of his last chance to represent the Republic of Ireland at Under-21 level.

Southampton winger Adam Lallana will be out for six weeks after surgery on his knee.

Armenia coach Vardan Minasyan has installed the Republic of Ireland as one of the favourites to emerge from Euro 2012 qualifying Group B.

The Co-operative Insurance Cup tie between Ross County and Dundee United will be shown live on BBC Two Scotland.

Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.

Little scores twice, Ellen White and Bruton also grab goals

We round-up recent results featuring Arsenal players