Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni believes the stunning 4-0 win over Estonia in the first leg of the Euro 2012 qualifying play-off last night demonstrated the progress his players have made in recent times.
Ireland stand on the verge of qualifying for the tournament in the Poland and Ukraine after a comprehensive success over their hosts, demonstrating great attacking quality, a feature often lacking under the Italian.

This is the internationals wrap up thread. Try to contain your excitement.

We'll get back to Liverpool soon enough, as we're now more than halfway there, and for the most part it was a successful Friday for Liverpool's internationals. It was a complete success for us, though, as we didn't see anyone pick up an injury on the day.

Reserve Liverpool Forward David Amoo joined League One club Bury on a one month loan on Friday. The 20-year-old could play for Bury as early as Saturday, when they host the MK Dons, Liverpoolfc.tv reports.
The speedy forward, who also plays on both wings, joined the Reds' academy in July 2007 from Milwall's youth setup for an undisclosed fee.

Coupled by a 0-0 draw between the Republic of Ireland and Slovakia in Dublin, Russia have once again taken the top spot in Group B after a victory over Macedonia in Moscow today. These two results set the tone for the encounter with Ireland on Tuesday and puts Russia into [read more]

La eliminatoria para la Euro 2012 a disputarse en Polonia y Ucrania le brindó el pase directo a los ganadores de grupos: Alemania, Rusia, Italia, Francia, Holanda, Grecia, Inglaterra, Dinamarca y España. Además van Suecia (mejor segundo) y en la repesca consiguieron los últimos cuatro cupos la República Checa, Portugal, Croacia e Irlanda.

Game Intelligence looks back fondly at Artim Sakiri, that balding Macedonian playmaker who put the final nail in David Seaman's England career. By scoring past David Seaman directly from a corner kick this ex-Baggie gained celebrity status in Macedonia and a move ... Continue reading →

Europe has announced the qualifying groups for the World Cup in Brazil for 2014. The winners of the nine groups automatically qualifying while the best eight runners up play a head to head to see which four will also advance to the World Cup. Group A- Croatia, Serbia, Belguim, Scotland, Macedonia, Wales Group B- Italy, Denamrk, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Malta Group C- Germany,

¿Y como va todo Rumbo a Polonia-Ukrania 2012?, el próximo año tendremos la competencia de Naciones mas importante a nivel confederación, acabamos de vivir la Copa Oro de Concacaf y estamos en la Copa América en desarrollo pero el año entrante en el verano nos deleitaremos con la Eurocopa 2012.
Un compendio de la situación actual via la página oficial de la UEFA.

Liverpool have confirmed that defender Stephen Darby has joined League One side Rochdale on loan until the end of the 2011-12 season.
The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Notts County, where he made 22 appearances after joining in November 2010.
The youngster is behind England international Glen Johnson and Martin Kelly in the pecking order for the right-back berth at Anfield, and a move to the Spotland Stadium will give him a chance of gaining further first-team experience.

Umbro has issued a special edition Republic of Ireland 2010/11 away jersey to commemorate striker Robbie Keane's 50th international goal. Keane's strike was one of two that he had in Ireland's April 6th UEFA 2012 qualifying win against Macedonia in Skopje. The Republic of Ireland Robbie Keane 50th Goal Commemorative shirt features Umbro's Macedonia game detail, [.

Robbie Keane helped the Republic of Ireland to a much needed 3 points against Macedonia in Skopje last night, with his 50th and 51st International goals a win which sees them joint top with Russia and Slovakia in Group B.

Robbie Keane helped the Republic of Ireland to a much needed 3 points against Macedonia in Skopje last night, with his 50th and 51st International goals a win which sees them joint top with Russia and Slovakia in Group B.

Friday, 3rd June 2001
Croatia 2 v Georgia 1
Niko Krancjar...Suspended
Vedran Corluka...Survived
Luka Modric...Survived
Stipe Pletikosa...Did not play
Belarus 1 v France 1
Younes Kaboul...Did not play
Saturday, 4th June 2011
Russia v Armenia
Roman Pavlyuchenko
England v Switzerland
Peter Crouch
Kyle Walker
Macedonia v Rep of Ireland
Robbie Keane
Brazil v Netherlands
Sandro
South Africa v Egypt
Stephen Pienaar
Cameroon v Senegal
Sebastian Bassong
Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Sunday, 5 June 2011
England U21 v Norway U21
Danny Rose
Fingers crossed Spurs Fans.

Friday, 3rd June 2001
Croatia 2 v Georgia 1
Niko Krancjar...Suspended
Vedran Corluka...Survived
Luka Modric...Survived
Stipe Pletikosa...Did not play
Belarus 1 v France 1
Younes Kaboul...Did not play
Saturday, 4th June 2011
Russia v Armenia
Roman Pavlyuchenko
England v Switzerland
Peter Crouch
Kyle Walker
Macedonia v Rep of Ireland
Robbie Keane
Brazil v Netherlands
Sandro
South Africa v Egypt
Stephen Pienaar
Cameroon v Senegal
Sebastian Bassong
Benoit Assou-Ekotto
Sunday, 5 June 2011
England U21 v Norway U21
Danny Rose
Fingers crossed Spurs Fans.

Ireland captain Robbie Keane has been passed fit for the Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia in Skopje on Saturday night.
Keane, who suffered a groin injury during a training session on Thursday, will partner Simon Cox in attack.
Darren O'Dea starts in defence along with Stephen Kelly, John O'Shea and Kevin Kilbane.

Fresh from their triumph in the underwhelming Nations Cup, Ireland face a crucial test away to Macdedonia in Skopje on Saturday evening. Going into the match Ireland are level with Russia and Slovakia on ten points so with half of the matches remaining to be played, all three sides stand an excellent chance of qualifying for next year's finals in Poland and Ukraine.

Zlatan Ibrahimović, Sweden

The UEFA European Championship continues this weekend with a full slate of games, many of which can be seen on ESPN3.com. The tournament continues the second half of the Group stage, made up of 9 groups with 5 to 6 teams each who play a home-and-away series.

The defending World Champion Spanish squad leads Group I but will not play since they are in the US to play the US Men's National team in a Friendly.

Shay Given will be fit to play for Ireland in June's European Championship qualifier in Macedonia. Irish goalkeeping coach Alan Kelly confirmed in Dublin that Manchester City back up keeper Given will be fit in time for the club's first FA Cup final since 1981.
The Donegal goal stopper missed the March win over Macedonia after undergoing surgery on another shoulder injury in February but is back in full training with his club.

Shane Long's hunger to further his career has only been increased by his emergence as a top striker on the international stage
The Tipperary born Ireland striker scored his sixth goal in 19 senior appearances for 'The Boys In Green' in Tuesday night's 3-2 friendly defeat by World Cup semi-finalists Uruguay, and was also instrumental in winning the penalty which led to his side's second.

Ireland moved joint top of their Euro 2012 qualifying group with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium.
Aiden McGeady's first international goal put Ireland ahead in the second minute and Robbie Keane added a second from close range midway through the half.
Macedonia responded just before half-time when Ivan Trichkovski deceived Richard Dunne and slotted past Keiren Westwood.

Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has confirmed that James McCarthy will play for Ireland against Macedonia in Saturday evening's Euro 2012 qualifying match.
McCarthy, who is still eligible to declare for either Ireland or Scotland trained with the rest of the Ireland squad this morning in Malahide.

Giovanni Tapattoni has named his 29 man squad for the crucial Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia on March 26th and the friendly game against Uruguay on March 29th.
Speaking at the team press conference this afternoon Tapattoni said "Macedonia is a big match for us in our aim to qualify for Euro 2012.

Giovanni Trappatoni received a welcome boost today with the news that Robbie Keane will resume full training with West Ham this week.
Record Irish goalscorer Keane, who resumed light training early last week is now ready to rejoin the Hammers first team squad.
Ireland face Macedonia in a crucial Euro 2012 qualifier in Dublin in three weeks time and a fit Robbie Keane would be an important boost to an Irish forward line already showing top form with the recent goal scoring displays of Wolves Kevin Doyle and Readings Shane Long.

Giovanni Trapattoni's goalkeeping problems for the upcoming European Championship qualifier against Macedonia later this month continue to mount with news that Keiren Westwood failed to return for the second half as his Coventry side went down to a 4-1 home defeat to Bristol City at the Ricoh Arena.

Record Irish goalscorer Robbie Keane is a doubt for Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia on March 26th, as he recovers from a calf injury.
Keane's participation in the Ireland squad is ‘touch and go' as it is estimated that the crucial qualifier may come a week before Keane gets the all clear to resume playing.

Ireland international goalkeeper Shay Given will find out this week if he needs to go under the surgeons knife after the Man City goalkeeper sustained a shoulder injury in training.
Man City manager Roberto Mancini revealed "He has a shoulder problem and next week he will go to the doctor in London to see if he needs surgery,"
Should The Donegal born keeper require surgery he would be certain to miss Ireland's crucial European Championship qualifier with Macedonia in Dublin next month and would a major blow to Giovanni Trapattoni's preparations for the game.

Spain 1:0 Colombia
Netherlands 3:1 Austria
Germany 1:1 Italy
Argentina 2:1 Portugal
France 1:0 Brazil
Denmark 1:2 England
South Africa 2:0 Kenya
Iran 1:0 Russia
Other scores - Albania 1:2 Slovenia, Andorra 1:2 Moldova, Armenia 1:2 Georgia, Azerbaijan 0:2 Hungary, Belarus 1:1 Kazakhstan, Belgium 1:1 Finland, Croatia 4:2 Czech Rep.

Irish boss Giovanni Trapattoni has spoken for the first time about Robbie Keane's position as first-choice Irish striker and captain being under possible threat.
Announcing the 29 player squad for the February Carling Cup game against Wales, the Ireland manager said he was "disappointed" that Keane had yet to find a new club and expressed the hope that the Spurs striker still had time to sort out his club future and get back playing on a regular basis.