England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson will play Steven Gerrard in an advanced role behind Michael Owen in Tuesday's friendly against Hungary. (Various)

Meanwhile, Eriksson is to deploy Jamie Carragher in a holding role in front of the defence. (Various)

Michael Owen will play the full match against Hungary after a minor thigh strain. (Various)

Germany keeper Jens Lehmann is being used to assess the threat of Arsenal team-mate Theo Walcott. (Various)

England's World Cup referee Graham Poll says he responds to abusive footballers - by being abusive in return. (The Sun)

Holland coach Marco van Basten has told Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy to move to AC Milan to revive his career. (Various)

Carlos Sainz will base his Real Madrid presidency bid on a pledge to bring in Arsene Wenger as coach. (Various)

Manchester United are going to enter the race to sign Marseille winger Franck Ribery. (Various)

Wigan are lining up a �3m move for Birmingham striker Emile Heskey after missing out on signing England striker Andy Johnson. (Various)

Birmingham boss Steve Bruce is ready to pay �500,000 for Colchester midfielder Neil Danns. (The Sun)

Portsmouth striker Lomana LuaLua is ready to sign a two-year contract extension. (Daily Mirror)

Hull boss Peter Taylor has emerged as the front-runner to become new Crystal Palace boss. (The Sun)

Atletico Madrid have joined Seville in the race to sign Newcastle flop Albert Luque. (Various)

Leeds boss Kevin Blackwell is ready to get rid of nine players after the club lost to Watford in the Championship play-off final. (Daily Express)

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson will target Alan Curbishley for the vacant managerial role if Martin O'Neill rejects the post. (Independent)

West Ham want to sign Paris St Germain's midfielder Modeste M'Bami. (The Times)

Sevilla central defender Aitor Ocio turned down moves to Bolton or Rangers and is looking for a new club in Spain. (Daily Express)

Walter Zenga is bidding to be the new manager of Hearts after leaving league and cup winners Red Star Belgrade. (The Sun)

Coventry are poised to beat Aberdeen to the signature of Livingston and Scotland right-back David McNamee. (Daily Express)

Graham Roberts is poised to be axed as Clyde manager after a power struggle with assistant Joe Miller. (The Sun)

Celtic have launched a bid for Real Madrid midfielder Thomas Gravesen. (Daily Record)