An indulgent attempt to reinvent England backfired and the harsh reality is that the FA already has a decision to makeThis is the moment for the Football Association to be proactive. John McDermott, the technical director, cannot stray into complacency and ignore the evidence from England’s shambolic defeat by Greece. This was more than a one-off night. …

Serbian will soon be the only active member of ‘big four’24-time grand slam winner overwhelmed by Nadal exitNovak Djokovic said he felt overwhelmed at the news he will now be the only active member of the so-called big four.With Roger Federer and Andy Murray having already left the sport, Rafael Nadal announced on Thursday that he will also hang up his …

Luckless spinner proves his enduring worth once more by playing a pivotal role in sensational victory over Pakistan“Blimey, Beef. Who writes your scripts?” Graham Gooch famously trilled to Ian Botham while the meaty and mulleted all-rounder was busy dispatching the then record for Test dismissals in August 1986. Returning after a 63-day suspension for …

Greece were good value for their win on Thursday night and had the ball in England's net on five occasions, though three of their goals were ruled out.

Fernandes has been a regular source of goals during his United career but has yet to find the net in any competition this season. And he admitted that he has performed below his expectations.

Said Martinez has officiated a number of games involving Ronaldo throughout his career but recalled one particularly fiery incident involving the five-time Ballon d'Or winner.

CRAIG HOPE: The team-sheet/resignation draft would ultimately lower the tone still further, but our national stadium did nothing to liven it. Seldom does this place in the capital inspire.

The 33-year-old has remained a free agent over the summer, despite his impressive career to date and being linked with a return to former club Shalke and Hamburger in Germany.

GRAEME SOUNESS: I have been advocating for years for England to go with one sitting player in midfield and let the creative players get on with it, but those players failed against Greece.

STEPHEN McGOWAN: Enraged by the absence of the Croatia game from the nation's television screens, the SNP 's Pete Wishart called the situation 'a disgrace' and demanded someone do something.

Roger Federer couldn't help but throw a cheeky jibe the way of Novak Djokovic.