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SAMI MOKBEL IN LJUBLJANA: Wayne Rooney vowed to fight for his England future after he was sensationally axed by Gareth Southgate. He said: ‘I believe I can come back from this.'

WORLD OF GOLF - DEREK LAWRENSON: Have we ever seen a more shocking example of sporting stage fright? Woods withdrew on Monday night from this week's Safeway Open.

Tyson Fury is expected to relinquish his remaining heavyweight world titles on Tuesday as he undergoes treatment for depression. The WBA and WBO were expected to strip Fury of his belts.

Wayne Rooney will not start for England against Slovenia after Gareth Southgate took the decision to drop his captain. We asked our reporters whether it was the right decision?

CHARLES SALE: FA chairman Greg Clarke is going to face questions on Wednesday about the £1million payout to former England manager Sam Allardyce, who resigned after only 67 days.

INSIGHT BY ROB WILSON: It is clear that there is a change taking place in Wayne Rooney’s career trajectory and it is likely his best years as a footballer are now behind him.

Coleen Rooney launched a passionate defence of her husband, England and Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney, on Twitter after hearing criticism of him on the radio on Monday.

The interim manager wants Rooney to remain captain despite dropping him for Tuesday's game in Slovenia, but it is Henderson who will lead the side out for the first time in Ljubljana.

We saw a new side to Jos Buttler —and it could do both him and this England team the world of good. Players shouldn’t lose their rag with each other. But let’s give them slack.

NIK SIMON: Saracens are lining up South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth to supercharge their European and Premiership title push with a two-month deal after the autumn Tests.

Conor McGregor has been punished for throwing bottles of water at Nate Diaz at his pre-fight UFC 202 press conference. The Irishman has to do 50 hours of community service and pay £121,000.

Islam Feruz would never dream of offering himself up to Karamoko Dembele as a role model. But he’s been in the same position in which the 13-year-old Celtic sensation now finds himself.

MIKE KEEGAN: Jose Mourinho was offered the chance to succeed Sir Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager during a clandestine meeting in the back of a people carrier.

JACK GAUGHAN: Edgeley Park. Almost four thousand are on the gate. Gary Neville and Paul Scholes, too. But for one Stockport County supporter, his focus is on a technical area 10 yards to the right.

Newcastle United's Rolando Aarons was arrested following a brawl at Livello nightclub in the early hours of Sunday morning. The club are awaiting the police investigation.

JACK GAUGHAN: All Manchester City academy stars must wear black boots as they rise through the ranks. Club chiefs want players to remain grounded as they are learning their trade.

PETER JACKSON: On a wintry Saturday at Old Deer Park more than half a century ago, Dickie Jeeps made a point of introducing himself to a Welsh schoolboy.

The British boxing scene is presently thriving and in recent years London has held Golovkin-Brook, Anthony Joshua's IBF heavyweight title fights and rematch between Carl Froch and George Groves.

The death of Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes was likely 'inevitable' after he was struck by a ball, an inquest heard on Monday as it raised concerns about on-field sledging and short, fast deliveries.

Dave Brailsford was challenged to explain why he said a cycling official had travelled to France to meet a leading female rider when he was in fact delivering a package to the British road team.

The last time Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal were both outside the world’s top four, Andre Agassi was No 1 and Roman Abramovich was about to purchase Chelsea for £150million.

United remain neutral on the issue but are open to introducing an area similar to that installed by the Scottish club, with a capacity of close to 3,000 should it be deemed legal and feasible.

Aidy Boothroyd has urged under-fire England Under 21 midfielder Jack Grealish not to wallow in his recent problems and enjoy his football again - starting with Tuesday's match against Bosnia.

Liverpool face an anxious wait to discover the extent of the injury suffered by Holland midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum during the 1-0 defeat by France on Monday night.

WORLD CUP QUALIFYING ROUND-UP: Sweden swept to a 3-0 win over brittle Bulgaria thanks to goals from Ola Toivonen, Oscar Hiljemark and Victor Lindeloef.

Villa are close to confirming Bruce as their next manager and the former United legend has the backing of owner Tony Xia and Chief Executive Keith Wyness to bring his own staff

The 18-year-old midfielder, who has a buyout clause set at £3.6million, made his debut in December last year under the stewardship of Gary Neville.

Olympic silver medallist Louis Smith could face suspension from the British Gymnastics programme after a controversial video which was leaked online.

Sam Burgess has been included in Wayne Bennett's first England squad, paving the way for his first international appearance since the 2013 World Cup.

Buttler reacted to what he thought were over-exuberant celebrations from several Bangladesh players on Sunday and a heated confrontation ensued, with umpires forced to intervene.