Gerrard misses England qualifiers Liverpool's Steven Gerrard is to miss England's World Cup qualifiers in September as he requires a groin operation.
Doubts arise over Republic venue The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Georgia on 6 September may not now be played in the German city of Karlsruhe.
Toshack unsure over Hammers duo Wales boss John Toshack hopes to have Craig Bellamy for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers, but expects to miss James Collins.
Burley recalls Maloney, O'Connor Shaun Maloney and Garry O'Connor are included in the Scotland squad for the 2010 World Cup qualifiers against FYR Macedonia and Iceland.
Evans concern for NI qualifiers Jonny Evans is NI's main fitness doubt for the two World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and the Czech Republic.
Coleman 'not interested' in Wales Coventry boss Chris Coleman "couldn't care less" if striker Freddy Eastwood misses Wales' opening 2010 World Cup qualifiers next month.
Ferguson wanted for GB 2012 role Sir Alex Ferguson is the favoured choice to coach a British football team at the 2012 Olympics, says Sports Minister Gerry Sutcliffe.
Salmond rejects UK football team Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond says plans for a British Olympic football team are a "massive own goal".
Earnshaw recalled to Wales squad Wales manager John Toshack adds Nottingham Forest striker Rob Earnshaw to his squad for their opening World Cup qualifiers.
