Winger’s confident display on first England start shows he is now ready to provide competition for Bukayo SakaNoni Madueke has a particular way of explaining things away. Direct, confident, a little dismissive – rather like how he plays. The Chelsea winger’s apology after the Wolverhampton affair at the start of the season featured a number of choice …

CHRIS FOY: South Africa won't hold all the aces at Twickenham on Saturday. They have most of them, but the troubled underdogs possess a trump card, too. Marcus Smith (right) is a beacon of English hope.

ALEX BYWATER: Defeat would statistically make them the worst team in Welsh history, taking them past the team of 2002-03 that also lost 10 in a row under Steve Hansen.

Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Saturday's meetings at Uttoxeter, Cheltenham, Newcastle, Wetherby, and Wolverhampton.

IAN LADYMAN: According to Lee Carsley, Harry Kane wasn't dropped for the game against Greece. Somebody else was just given an opportunity instead.

While BBC retainers Mark Chapman, Gabby Logan, and Alex Scott are among the favourites to fill their boots, Cates placed third-top in the initial odds reported by Mail Sport.

CRAIG HOPE: The winger clearly was not happy when he was withdrawn by Enzo Maresca in the 68th minute of the 1-1 draw with Arsenal at Stamford Bridge.

Kosovo's stars walked off in the 93rd minute of their trip to Romania after the home fans reportedly chanted about Serbia - who refuse to recognise Kosovo's independence.

John McGinn the Hampden hero as he came off the bench to snatch a win against 10-player Croatia in the Nations League to end Scotland's 10-game run without a competitive victory.

Mickey Mansell leaps for joy after sealing a semi-final spot against Cameron Menzies in the Grand Slam of Darts.

Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill was happy with the patience shown by his players as second-half goals from Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles secured a 2-0 victory over Belarus which moves them a step closer to winning their Nations League group.

Manchester City call the Premier League's proposed changes to rules governing commercial deals "unlawful" in a letter to other top-flight clubs.

Arsenal and England defender Leah Williamson says she is "in a good place" after social media criticism that has been "a bit heavy" at times this season.

Ireland respond to a first home defeat in more than three years with a 22-19 win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium despite twice being reduced to 14 men.

Daniel Ballard and Dion Charles struck the goals in a 2-0 win.