Chris Gunter is set to become Wales’ most-capped player on Tuesday after manager Ryan Giggs confirmed the Reading full-back will start against Albania in Elbasan.The 29-year-old will make his 93rd appearance for his country, eclipsing former goalkeeper Neville Southall’s 92-cap mark.Gunter said: “I never thought I’d get here. It means an awful lot.“It’s fantas...Full Story »

Mexico interim boss Ricardo Ferretti has sent his best wishes to whoever takes the job full-time ahead of the friendly against Argentina in Mendoza.Mexico have lost four of the five matches since Ferretti began his second stint as interim manager in August, with their latest setback a 2-0 defeat to Argentina on Friday.El Tri went into the double-header against La Albiceleste having lost 4-1...Full Story »

Slough have midfielder James Dobson available for Tuesday’s FA Cup first-round replay against Sutton at Arbour Park.Dobson can be called upon again having missed the 1-0 loss to Woking on Saturday as he served a one-match suspension.The Rebels have a clean bill of health heading into the contest, which comes 10 days after the original tie at Gander Green Lane ended in a 0-0 draw.Slough are...Full Story »

Charlton forward Billy Clarke is set to start Tuesday’s FA Cup first-round replay against Mansfield as his comeback continues.Clarke made his first appearance since rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament last December when he came off the bench in the original tie, the 1-1 draw at the One Call Stadium on November 11.He subsequently started last week’s 1-0 Checkatrade Trophy defeat ...Full Story »

Italy head coach Roberto Mancini is expected to take a look at the next generation in Tuesday’s friendly against the USA in Belgium.The Azzurri failed to qualify for last summer’s World Cup finals and did not progress in the Nations League after a frustrating goalless draw in Milan against Portugal on Saturday.Juventus striker Moise Kean, Brescia midfielder Sandro Tonali, fellow...Full Story »

Forest Green manager Mark Cooper will check on Dayle Grubb before the FA Cup first-round replay against Oxford.The midfielder missed Saturday’s league defeat to Morecambe with a hamstring injury.Cooper bemoaned the display from his forwards at the weekend and Reuben Reid could face competition for his place in attack.Rovers have not won in four games in all competitions, but victory agains...Full Story »

Halifax will be without suspended defender Joe Skarz for their home FA Cup first-round replay against Morecambe.Skarz serves a one-game ban and Ryan Sellers is expected to step in at left-back.Matty Kosylo, who scored the winner against Dover on Saturday, is eligible for the replay after missing the initial tie through suspension.Michael Duckworth (ankle) is closing in on his return, but is not ...Full Story »

Crawley will aim to book an FA Cup second-round spot for the first time in five years when they host Southend on Tuesday.The teams drew 1-1 at Roots Hall earlier this month, with the prize of a home tie against League One side Barnsley at stake.Crawley boss Gabriele Cioffi will check on Filipe Morais and Luke Gambin, who missed the narrow defeat against Grimsby on Saturday.Ashley Nathaniel-Georg...Full Story »

Kylian Mbappe is targeting a positive end to the year with France after admitting no outfield player shone in the defeat to Holland last week.Les Bleus lost for the first time since becoming world champions as Georginio Wijnaldum’s strike and Memphis Depay’s penalty gave Holland a 2-0 win.The result in Rotterdam did not flatter Holland, with visiting goalkeeper Hugo Lloris making a s...Full Story »

Doncaster could be without on-loan Leeds striker Mallik Wilks for their FA Cup replay against Chorley.Wilks was forced out of Saturday’s home win against AFC Wimbledon after 13 minutes with a dead leg and is doubtful. Alfie May replaced him and could return to the starting line-up.Paul Taylor is also in the frame to return up front. He is back in contention after a hamstring strain and def...Full Story »