Ancelotti seeks return to form

Bayern Munich head coach Carlo Ancelotti is keen to see his side return to form and banish the memories of a pre-international break blip.
Heading into the two-week gap between games, Bayern suffered a 1-0 Champions League defeat away to Atletico Madrid, before held to a 1-1 league draw at home to Koln.
Bruce takes up Villa challenge

Newly-appointed boss Steve Bruce is determined to help Aston Villa regain their position among the elite of English football.
The vastly-experienced 55-year-old takes charge at Villa Park following the recent exit of Roberto Di Matteo, with Bruce in no doubt about what the main target needs to be for him and his side.
I relish the challenge of trying to take the club where it wants to go, and needs to be.
Steve Bruce
Birthday Delight For Shaq

Potters man helps Switzerland to victory…
XHERDAN SHAQIRI completed 80 minutes as Switzerland defeated Andorra in their World Cup Qualifier on Monday night.
Southgate explains midfield choices

Gareth Southgate says he has left Wayne Rooney out of the England team to face Slovenia on Tuesday evening for purely footballing reasons.
Three Lions skipper Rooney will start on the bench for the World Cup qualifier in Ljubljana, with Jordan Henderson set to be handed the captain’s armband and be partnered by Eric Dier in central midfield.
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