Carson out of England qualifier Goalkeeper Scott Carson is released from the England squad to face Bulgaria in the Euro 2012 qualifier on Friday because of a family bereavement.
Beckham eyes 11 September return Former England captain David Beckham hopes to play for the LA Galaxy against Columbus Crew on 11 September.
Queiroz gets six-month suspension Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz is suspended for six months after it is ruled that he disrupted an anti-doping test ahead of the World Cup.
Curbishley linked with Villa job Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.
McCulloch & Naismith in for Scots Lee McCulloch and Steven Naismith are among six Rangers players in the Scotland team to face Lithuania on Friday.
Keane and Dunne likely to be fit Robbie Keane and Richard Dunne are expected to be fit for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 qualifier against Armenia.
Toshack queries Euro ref choice John Toshack questions the appointment of referee Anastassios Kakos in Wales' Euro 2012 opener in Montenegro.
