Macedonia midfielder Veliche Shumulikoski said he wanted to "smash" Scott Brown after the Scotland player used a drop-ball to earn a corner when one of the visitors had gone down hurt. (Sunday Mail)

Netherlands defender Joris Mathijsen says his team will not take their foot off the gas against Scotland even though they have already qualified for South Africa - because they want to complete a 100% record in Group 9. (News of the World)

Midfielder Wesley Sneijder will be missing for the Dutch at Hampden after he limped off with an ankle injury in the 3-0 friendly win over Japan on Saturday. (Sunday Mail)

Celtic left-back Danny Fox hopes to make his Scotland debut in next month's friendly match in Japan.

The Cheshire-born player is eligible through his grandparents, but red tape prevented him from turning out in the final two World Cup qualifiers. (Various)

Andy Murray has been warned by world number 195 Taylor Dent that he will have to fight for every point in their US Open tennis third round match. (News of the World)

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