Scotland manager Steve Clarke on taking the positives from defeat to Portugal: "Obviously disappointed to lose, but it looked for a long period of time like we would get something from the game.

"Really disappointed for my players - after the effort and quality they put into the game, they deserved to get something from it.

"We reiterated to the players that they have to understand what part of the cycle we are in, what we are trying to do. We are trying to readjust a little bit after the summer. We can use these matches to try to build and the end goal is always qualification for a tournament."

Scotland, of course, are competing in Group A of the Nations League - the top tier of the competition.

They produced a great comeback at home to Poland in their opening game, pulling back from two goals down to draw level before conceding from a penalty deep in stoppage time to fall to a 3-2 defeat.

Steve Clarke's side then took the lead in Portugal on Sunday through a seventh-minute header from Scott McTominay, but despite a brave rear-guard action were unable to hold out, conceding two second-half goals from Bruno Fernandes and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Pat Nevin
Former Everton winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

It is a downer for Scotland but the one upside to both the games - Portugal and the Poland game before that - Scotland actually played a lot more positively in periods of the game.

BBC Radio 5 Live

Before Phil McNulty takes the reins, for the next hour we will be looking at reaction to the weekend's games, including Sunday's night's narrow defeats for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Former Scotland winger Pat Nevin has been on BBC Radio 5 Live Breakfast this morning.

He was asked about his country's poor run of form under Steve Clarke - with Sunday's 2-1 defeat in Portugal making it eight competitive matches without a win, the worst run in Scotland's history.

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He will no doubt be addressing Lee Carsley's start as England interim boss and whether he is the right manager to lead the Three Lions on a permanent basis.

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You can read more on Virgil van Dijk and his contract admission in today's edition of the BBC Sport gossip column, which also includes news that Barcelona are in pursuit of Germany players Jonathan Tah and Joshua Kimmich, while Manchester United and Newcastle United are keen on France midfielder Adrien Rabiot.

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The Daily Express

We finish our round-up of today's newspapers with the Express, which leads on Lee Carsley's comments, but also has a story on Liverpool's Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, who, it says, has revealed for the first time that he wants to sign a contract extension with Liverpool that will "keep him at the top of his game for the next World Cup".

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The Times

The Times says that Lee Carsley has been given six games to prove he is capable of succeeding Gareth Southgate as permanent England manager.

It also flags that he has a "really good relationship" with the Football Association's technical director John McDermott, who is leading the search.

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The Daily Telegraph

The Telegraph reports that the Football Association is expected to make a permanent appointment before England's World Cup qualifying campaign begins, probably by next March, but potentially as early as this month.

The article also argues that Lee Carsley's close relationship with John McDermott, the FA's technical director, will help his case.

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Daily Mirror

The Mirror says that Lee Carsley has gone from "lacking confidence to believing he can lead the Three Lions".

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The Sun

The Sun reports that Lee Carsley is now convinced he has what it takes to be England boss - having doubted he could do the job.

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The Daily Star

Right, let's kick off our round of the newspapers with the Star, which has gone with an 'Only Fools And Horses' theme to its back page today following Lee Carsley's "cushty start to England audition".

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We will have updates from Emma throughout the day on the main talking points heading into the new season for the Women's Super League and Championship.

Emma Sanders
BBC Sport senior women's football reporter

Good morning on what kicks off transfer deadline week in the WSL and Women’s Championship.

Clubs have until 23:00 BST on Friday to add to their squads and there has already been some huge moves this summer.

We’re expecting more in at Tottenham - perhaps two additions if they can get them over the line, with one hoping to be a goalkeeper.

Bristol City are said to be bringing in another young midfielder, while Manchester United are seeking a goalkeeper to fill a spot left by Mary Earps.

There is likely to be outgoings from Chelsea, mostly loans for their younger players in a large squad.

West Ham and Crystal Palace could still be active too.

Our round-up of this morning's newspapers is coming up, following a quick reminder from Emma Sanders - BBC Sport's senior women's football reporter - about what is a big week for the Women's Super League...

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So Lee Carsley says it is "natural to have doubts", but what do you think?

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England interim boss Lee Carsley says their win over the Republic of Ireland has boosted his confidence - admitting he had doubts about his ability to do the job.

Declan Rice and Jack Grealish scored the goals in a2-0 win in the Nations Leaguein Dublin on Saturday, in England's first game since Gareth Southgate resigned.

Carsley, usually the England Under-21 manager, was put in interim charge for the games against the Irish and Finland at Wembley on Tuesday.

His senior managerial career was limited to short caretaker spells in charge of Coventry, Brentford and Birmingham between 2012 and 2017.

"In the back of your mind you always think... you know, it's easy to be the England manager, isn't it, when you're sat in the house," the former Republic of Ireland midfielder said.

"There have been times where I've thought I'm not sure if I could do it.

"But it [the Dublin win] has done my confidence good, and the rest of the staff as well, that actually we're OK, we'll be all right.

"I think it's natural to have doubts."

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