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1:56pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Keith Earls has been restored at outside centre for Ireland's RBS 6 Nations clash with France in Paris on Saturday night.

1:22pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Rory McIlroy had seven birdies in his last 10 holes to finish the opening round of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic only three behind Spain's Rafael Cabrera-Bello.

1:00pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Aston Villa have been unsuccessful in their attempt to extend Robbie Keane's loan period and he will return to the Los Angeles Galaxy after the clash at Wigan on February 25, Press Association Sport understands.

12:55pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.

12:52pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Football Association chairman David Bernstein admits the next England manager will ideally be English or British but must above all be "the best person" available.

12:25pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Wolves defender George Elokobi has joined Nottingham Forest on an emergency loan and could stay at the City Ground until the end of the season.

12:22pm Thursday 9th February 2012

Stuart Pearce will take charge of the England team for the friendly against Holland on February 29, Football Association chairman David Bernstein has confirmed.

11:10am Thursday 9th February 2012

Harry Redknapp insists he has "not even thought about" becoming the next England manager.

10:51am Thursday 9th February 2012

Rio Ferdinand took a farewell swipe at Fabio Capello on Thursday as he joined Wayne Rooney in endorsing Harry Redknapp as his choice to become England's new manager.

10:43am Thursday 9th February 2012

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson believes Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy has been a victim of his own success ahead of Sunday's Black Country derby at Molineux.