Northern Ireland

Will Grigg's place in Northern Ireland's Euro 2016 squad has been confirmed - meaning football's best new chant will be heard in France.

Former Northern Ireland striker David Healy has backed Kyle Lafferty to flourish in France and close the gap on his all-time scoring record.

Wigan striker Will Grigg has returned to the Northern Ireland squad for their final friendly before they name their 23-man Euro 2016 squad.

Northern Ireland defender Gareth McAuley believes Michael O'Neill's men will spring a few surprises at the European Championship this summer

Troy Deeney insists he has not given up hope for an England call-up but admits he could represent Northern Ireland in the future.

England will face Wales at Euro 2016 after being drawn together in Group B, along with Slovakia and Russia.

England are still ninth in the FIFA world rankings, but Scotland and Wales have both slipped, with Northern Ireland ahead of the Republic.

England will have a 50-50 chance of being drawn against Wales, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland in next month's Euro 2016 draw.

The world's new number 1 side Belgium produced an impressive second-half display as they completed a comeback to beat Italy 3-1 in Brussels.

Sir Alex Ferguson may be long retired, but Oliver Norwood says his influence will be felt at Euro 2016 in the shape of Northern Ireland.

Paddy McNair has revealed his Manchester United team-mates were cheering on Northern Ireland's push for Euro 2016.

Wales have risen again in the FIFA world rankings to eighth, two clear of England, while Northern Ireland have climbed six places to 35th.

World champions Germany moved to the brink of securing their place at Euro 2016 with a 3-2 Group D victory in Scotland which left the hosts battling for a play-off spot at best.