Russia international Yuri Zhirkov says he will consider his options in January if he has not managed to secure a place in the Chelsea side.

England captain Steven Gerrard was in bullish mood after seeing his side “tear apart” Switzerland in Tuesday night’s Euro 2012 qualifier in Basel.

England’s new midfield talent Adam Johnson says the country are “full of confidence” after starting their Euro 2012 campaign with two comfortable victories over Bulgaria and Switzerland.

Aston Villa director General Charles C. Krulak has urged Aston Villa fans to give incoming manager Gerard Houllier the respect he “deserves.”

Tottenham striker Jermain Defoe expects to be fit to face West Bromwich Albion on Saturday despite suffering an injury on international duty with England.