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      England vs Wales: Live stream FREE, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for international friendly TONIGHT

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      ENGLAND face Wales tonight in a Home Nations international friendly at Wembley.
      Gareth Southgate’s side haven’t played the Dragons since Euro 2016, where a stoppage time winner from Daniel Sturridge gave the Three Lions a dramatic 2-1 win.

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      Jack Grealish is in the squad following his heroics against LiverpoolCredit: Reuters

      Wales are going strong under Ryan Giggs and currently unbeaten in nine games, a run stretching back to June 2019.
      When is England vs Wales?
      Kick-off is at 8pm BST this evening.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on free-to-air TV here in the UK.
      It will be shown on both ITV1 and S4C (Wales only).
      If you want to stream the action, head to the ITV Hub or BBC iPlayer (S4C stream) – but you must have a valid TV licence.

      What is the team news?
      Trio Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho will all miss out after they were caught attending a party which breached Covid-19 rules.
      Harry Maguire is back in the squad, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Bukayo Saka, Harvey Barnes and Reece James have all received their first call-ups and may feature.
      There’s no Gareth Bale for the Welsh as the Spurs star continues to nurse a knock.
      Aaron Ramsey has been forced to withdraw due to Juventus’ Covid-19 quarantine, while David Brooks and Joe Morrell could feature.

      Match odds
      England victory – 3/10
      Draw at Wembley – 4/1
      Wales win – 9/1
      Over 2.5 goals – 8/13
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Scotland vs Israel: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 playoff semi-final TONIGHT

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      SCOTLAND face Israel at Hampden Park tonight in a huge Euro 2020 play-off.
      It’s 22 years since the Tartan Army last went to a major finals, but Steve Clarke’s men have destiny in their own hands.

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      Steve Clarke is hoping to guide the Scots to first international tournament since 1998Credit: PA:Press Association

      The visitors are winless in four internationals and were at this ground for a Nations League clash in September, which ended 1-1.
      When is Scotland vs Israel?
      This Euro 2020 play-off semi final is set for Thursday, October 8.
      It will be held at Hampden Park, behind closed doors.
      Kick-off is at 7.45pm BST.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage will start at 7.30pm.
      For those of you without a Sky subscription, you can still stream all of the action by purchasing a NOW TV pass from just £9.99.

      What is the team news?
      Israel will be without both Taleb Tawatha and midfielder Dor Peretz for their journey to Glasgow.
      Abu Fani and Dan Bitton have been drafted into the squad as a result.
      James Forrest misses out because of an ankle knock, while Oli McBurnie and Lawrence Shankland are back in contention after overcoming knocks.
      Stuart Armstrong has tested positive for Covid-19 and will therefore miss the game, while Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie are having to self-isolate due to being close contacts.

      Match odds
      Scotland to win – 19/20
      Draw – 2/1
      Israel victory – 27/10
      Both teams to score – 19/20
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      England vs Wales FREE: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for international friendly at Wembley

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      ENGLAND and Wales are set to go head-to-head in a Home Nations international friendly at Wembley.
      Gareth Southgate’s side haven’t played the Dragons since Euro 2016, where a stoppage time winner from Daniel Sturridge gave the Three Lions a dramatic 2-1 win.

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      Jack Grealish is in the squad following his heroics against LiverpoolCredit: Reuters

      Wales are going strong under Ryan Giggs and currently unbeaten in nine games, a run stretching back to June 2019.
      When is England vs Wales?
      This friendly clash is being held at Wembley on Thursday, October 8.
      Sadly no fans will be allowed to attend.
      Kick-off is at 8pm BST.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on free-to-air TV here in the UK.
      It will be shown on both ITV1 and S4C (Wales only).
      If you want to stream the action, head to the ITV Hub or BBC iPlayer (S4C stream) – but you must have a valid TV licence.

      What is the team news?
      Trio Tammy Abraham, Ben Chilwell and Jadon Sancho will all miss out after they were caught attending a party which breached Covid-19 rules.
      Harry Maguire is back in the squad, while Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Bukayo Saka, Harvey Barnes and Reece James have all received their first call-ups and may feature.
      There’s no Gareth Bale for the Welsh as the Spurs star continues to nurse a knock.
      Aaron Ramsey has been forced to withdraw due to Juventus’ Covid-19 quarantine, while David Brooks and Joe Morrell could feature.

      Match odds
      England victory – 3/10
      Draw at Wembley – 4/1
      Wales win – 9/1
      Over 2.5 goals – 8/13
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      When are the Euro 2020 playoff finals, and who will Home Nations face if they make it through?

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      THERE are four more places at Euro 2020 up for grabs – and the fight is on to secure them.
      Originally scheduled for way back in March, the Euro 2020 playoffs have now been given a new date after being postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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      Scotland must find a way past Israel to reach the playoff finalsCredit: PA:Press Association

      Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland are involved in the matches and will be looking to book themselves a spot in next year’s rescheduled tournament.
      When are the Euro 2020 playoff finals?
      There are sixteen nations still in with a chance of making the tournament proper next year, with the semi-finals set to trim that down to eight.
      From there, the remaining sides will battle it out for the four coveted spots.
      All of the matches will be one-legged affairs.

      The semi-finals are as follows and all take place on Thursday, October 8 –
      Path A: Bulgaria vs Hungary and Iceland vs Romania
      Path B: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Northern Ireland and Slovakia vs Republic of Ireland
      Path C: Norway vs Serbia and Scotland vs Israel
      Path D: Georgia vs Belarus and North Macedonia vs Kosovo
      The winners of each semi final will meet the winner of the other in their respective Path.
      Therefore, if Scotland beat Israel they will face the winner of Norway vs Serbia.
      And there is the possibility of a showdown between Ireland and Northern Ireland for a place in Euro 2020.

      Those matches all take place then on Thursday, November 12 during the next international break.

      When is Euro 2020?
      The tournament was originally slated to take place all over Europe and was due to kick-off on June 12, 2020.
      Now, the competition will instead begin on Friday June 11, 2021.
      Wembley is still expected to host both the semi-finals and final, but it remains to be seen how many fans – if any – can be in attendance. More

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      Scotland vs Israel: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news for Euro 2020 playoff semi-final clash

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      SCOTLAND welcome Israel to Hampden Park for a huge Euro 2020 play-off.
      It’s 22 years since the Tartan Army last went to a major finals, but Steve Clarke’s men have destiny in their own hands.

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      Steve Clarke is hoping to guide the Scots to first international tournament since 1998Credit: PA:Press Association

      The visitors are winless in four internationals and were at this ground for a Nations League clash in September, which ended 1-1.
      When is Scotland vs Israel?
      This Euro 2020 play-off semi final is set for Thursday, October 8.
      It will be held at Hampden Park, behind closed doors.
      Kick-off is at 7.45pm BST.
      Which TV channel and live stream can I watch it on?
      You can catch this game live on Sky Sports Main Event.
      Coverage will start at 7.30pm.
      For those of you without a Sky subscription, you can still stream all of the action by purchasing a NOW TV pass from just £9.99.

      What is the team news?
      Israel will be without both Taleb Tawatha and midfielder Dor Peretz for their journey to Glasgow.
      Abu Fani and Dan Bitton have been drafted into the squad as a result.
      James Forrest misses out because of an ankle knock, while Oli McBurnie and Lawrence Shankland are back in contention after overcoming knocks.
      Stuart Armstrong has tested positive for Covid-19 and will therefore miss the game, while Kieran Tierney and Ryan Christie are having to self-isolate due to being close contacts.

      Match odds
      Scotland to win – 19/20
      Draw – 2/1
      Israel victory – 27/10
      Both teams to score – 19/20
      *All odds from Ladbrokes and correct at time of publication. More

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      Portugal vs Spain: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news as Cristiano Ronaldo OUT tonight

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      PORTUGAL welcome Spain tonight in an Iberian derby as the two sides ramp up preparations for Euro 2020.
      Both sides comfortably made it into the Euros through qualifying and fans watching this game will hope for a repeat of their last meeting – a thrilling 3-3 draw at the World Cup in 2018.

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      Portugal comfortably beat Croatia and Sweden in their last two international fixturesCredit: AFP or licensors
      What time does Portugal vs Spain kick off?
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm BST tonight.
      It will be played at Sporting’s Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.
      What TV channel is Portugal vs Spain on and can I live stream it?
      Portugal vs Spain is live on Sky Sports Football.
      Coverage commences at 7.40pm – five minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

      Team news

      Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss this game for Portugal after two non-playing members of Juventus’ staff tested positive for coronavirus.
      As a result, the whole team have gone into “fiduciary isolation”, meaning they can carry out training and match activities but not make contact with anyone outside their group.
      Ronaldo is expected to rejoin the Portugal squad for their two upcoming Nations League fixtures.
      Boss Fernando Santos has recalled William Carvalho, Ruben Semedo, Rafa Silva and Daniel Podence to his squad while Braga’s Nuno Sequeira replaced Napoli’s Mario Rui due to a coronavirus outbreak at the Italian club.

      Adama Traore and Dani Ceballos have both been called up for Spain while Ansu Fati will look to build on his goal against Ukraine in the last international break.
      Dani Carvajal has been forced to withdraw with a knee injury while Jordi Alba was injured for Barcelona against Sevilla but omitted from the squad by Luis Enrique anyway.
      Latest odds
      Portugal 13/8
      Draw 11/5

      Spain 27/20
      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Monday, October 5 More

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      Portugal vs Spain: Live stream, TV channel, kick-off time and team news as Ronaldo missing for international friendly

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      PORTUGAL host Spain in an Iberian derby as the two sides ramp up their preparations for Euro 2020.
      Both sides comfortably made it into the Euros through qualifying and fans watching this game will hope for a repeat of their last meeting – a thrilling 3-3 draw at the World Cup in 2018.

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      Portugal comfortably beat Croatia and Sweden in their last two international fixturesCredit: AFP or licensors
      What time does Portugal vs Spain kick off?
      Portugal take on Spain on Wednesday, October 7.
      The match kicks off at 7.45pm BST.
      It will be played at Sporting’s Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon.
      What TV channel is Portugal vs Spain on and can I live stream it?
      Portugal vs Spain is live on Sky Sports Football.
      Coverage commences at 7.40pm – five minutes before kick-off.
      To stream the game live, head to your Sky Go account.
      Non-Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action with a Now TV Day Pass from £9.99.

      Team news

      Cristiano Ronaldo is set to miss this game for Portugal after two non-playing members of Juventus’ staff tested positive for coronavirus.
      As a result, the whole team have gone into “fiduciary isolation”, meaning they can carry out training and match activities but not make contact with anyone outside their group.
      Ronaldo is expected to rejoin the Portugal squad for their two upcoming Nations League fixtures.
      Boss Fernando Santos has recalled William Carvalho, Ruben Semedo, Rafa Silva and Daniel Podence to his squad while Braga’s Nuno Sequeira replaced Napoli’s Mario Rui due to a coronavirus outbreak at the Italian club.

      Adama Traore and Dani Ceballos have both been called up for Spain while Ansu Fati will look to build on his goal against Ukraine in the last international break.
      Dani Carvajal has been forced to withdraw with a knee injury while Jordi Alba was injured for Barcelona against Sevilla but omitted from the squad by Luis Enrique anyway.
      Latest odds
      Portugal 13/8
      Draw 11/5

      Spain 27/20
      *Odds from Ladbrokes correct as of Monday, October 5 More

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      Chelsea done deals: Full list of signings and outgoings as Werner, Ziyech, Havertz and Chilwell all arrive at Bridge

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      FRANK LAMPARD and Chelsea have spent big over the summer in an effort to become title contenders once again.
      The Blues have brought in a plethora of talent in all areas of the pitch, with signs that the side are starting to gel following the 4-0 demolition of Crystal Palace.

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      Ben Chilwell already looks at home in West LondonCredit: Reuters
      Chelsea transfers in

      There’s now some serious firepower on offer at the Bridge.
      German pair Timo Werner and Kai Havertz arrived early in the window, while Hakim Ziyech looked sharp before getting injured in a pre-season clash with Brighton.
      Edouard Mendy has replaced error-prone Kepa between the sticks, while Ben Chilwell has hit the ground running and looks every bit a Champions League player.

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      Edouard Mendy has taken over from Kepa in net after joining from RennesCredit: Reuters
      Chelsea transfers out
      With so many talented players coming in the door, it was always going to be an off-season of change in West London.

      But it was still a surprise to see Ross Barkley head out on the loan, with the England midfielder heading to Aston Villa.
      Loans were the order of the day for many youngsters, as Izzy Brown, Trevoh Chalobah and Connor Gallagher were once again on the move.
      Tiemoue Bakayoko (Napoli, loan)
      Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Fulham, loan)
      Josh Grant (Bristol Rovers)
      Ross Barkley (Aston Villa, loan)
      Michy Batshuayi (Crystal Palace, loan)
      Marcel Lavinier (Released)
      Richard Nartey (Released)
      Pedro (Roma)
      Willian (Arsenal, Released)
      Danilo Pantic (FK Cukaricki, loan)
      Jacob Maddix (Vitoria SC)
      Izzy Brown (Sheffield Wednesday, loan)
      Trevoh Chalobah (Lorient, loan)
      Armando Broja (Vitesse Arnhem, loan)
      Tariq Uwakwe (Accrington, loan)
      Connor Gallagher (West Brom, loan)
      Jon Russell (Accrington, loan)

      Chelsea 25-man squad
      The Blues will have to confirm their 25-man squad to the Premier League before Tuesday, October 20.
      It will have to include at least seven homegrown players.

      Check back to SunSport nearer that date for the full list of players. More