Captain Steven Gerrard says England will have no excuses for failure as they prepare to start their World Cup campaign.

US President Barack Obama says he will take several days to decide what action to take over the Iraq crisis, but says no US troops will be deployed.

Many of Saturday's papers lead on efforts to stop the advance of the ISIS militant group in Iraq, with the role of Iran, the US and Britain discussed.

Afghans are to decide whether former Foreign Minister Abdullah Abdullah or former World Bank economist Ashraf Ghani succeeds President Hamid Karzai.

Who is playing? How can you watch the games? Who does our expert think will win? All the information you need on World Cup day three.

Former Conservative defence secretary Liam Fox says the possibility of sending British troops to fight in Iraq should not be ruled out.

Roy Hodgson challenges Wayne Rooney, Ronald Koeman set for Southampton, Chelsea looking at triple signing, plus more.

Is Spain’s six-year domination of international football in tatters after their stunning humiliation by the Netherlands?