Summary

  • Trial of TV replays for coaches to challenge referee decisions may happen next year

  • Cyclists disqualified after fight at Vuelta a Espana

  • Henderson injury doubt could hand England chance to Milner

  • Wawrinka's Australian Open win boosted other players - Cilic

  • Nishikori v Cilic, men's US Open final (22:00 BST)

  • GET INVOLVED: Is it really win or bust for Hodgson with England?

  1. Good eveningpublished at 18:30 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    That's all from the Sportsday team for today - the service will resume from 08:00 on Tuesday.

    We'll pass you over to Tom Rostance and the team who will be keeping an eye on the action from Basle.

    They'll have the England team news as soon as it's confirmed.

  2. Fletcher still optimisticpublished at 18:26 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Darren FletcherImage source, EPA

    Darren Fletcher is remaining optimistic about Scotland's European Championship qualification prospects despite their 2-1 defeat by Germany in Dortmund on Sunday.

    The Scottish captain said: "We went there [Germany] and showed we can compete and if we take that performance into other games, then I am sure we will be fine."

    Scotland's next qualifier is at home to Georgia next month who lost their opening match 2-1 against Republic of Ireland.

  3. New deals for Surrey pairpublished at 18:21 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Matt Dunn and Freddie Van den BerghImage source, Empics

    Surrey fast bowler Matthew Dunn and left-arm spinner Freddie Van den Bergh have signed new deals with the club.

    Dunn has agreed a new three-year contract while Van Den Bergh has signed until the end of the 2015 season.

  4. Dettori misses out on Arc favouritepublished at 18:15 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    TreveImage source, Getty Images

    Frankie Dettori has lost the ride on Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe favourite Treve, with Thierry Jarnet confirmed as replacement.

    The change for the race on 5 October has been made at the request of trainer Criquette Head-Maarek.

    That's despite Dettori being owner Sheikh Joaan Al Thani's retained rider.

    Jarnet won the Arc on Treve in October 2013 when Dettori was out injured.

  5. Double own goals in Khimkipublished at 18:12 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Like London buses - two own goals have come along in quick succession in the Group G qualifier between Russia and Liechtenstein.

    Mario Frick looks a little embarrassed having diverted a right foot touch into his own net on 50 minutes.

    Fabio Capello doesn't look too disappointed about the manner in which his side have doubled their advantage though.

    They then stretch their lead to 3-0 through a Dmitri Kombarov penalty four minutes later.

  6. Blatter's video ref visionpublished at 18:04 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Sepp BlatterImage source, Getty Images

    Want to hear more about Sepp Blatter's idea for a video challenge system in football?

    He explains the system would allow managers and coaches to challenge an official's decision during a stoppage in play.

    It could be trialled as soon as next year in Fifa's under-20 World Cup in New Zealand.

  7. Win, lose or draw - the resultpublished at 18:00 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    The results from our latest vote ahead of Switzerland v England are in.

    Just over a quarter are backing an England win (25.9%) with the draw (39.4%) just shading an opening day defeat (34.6%).

    A big thank you to those who voted - find out later if the majority got it right.

  8. Half time lead for Russianspublished at 17:50 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    The first 45 minutes are up in Khimki, where Russia have a 1-0 half time lead over Liechtenstein in Group G.

    Looks like The Dubious Goals Panel has been in action again though.

    Sergei Ignashevich has had his fourth minute strike taken away from him - it's now been credited an an own goal to Martin Buchel.

  9. Charge for Wildcats' Tautaipublished at 17:43 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Wakefield forward Taulima Tautai has been charged by the Rugby Football League for a dangerous throw on Castleford's Scott Wheeldon.

    The incident happened during Wakefield's loss to the Tigers on Sunday and is ranked as a Grade B offence.

    Tautai has the option of submitting an early guilty plea, but looks set to have played his last game for the club having signed for Wigan from next season.

  10. Basle or bust?published at 17:33 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    You've been telling us if tonight's win-or-bust for England and Roy Hodgson.

    Henry Ashman tweeted, external: #bbcsportsday How is it win or bust tonight? Top 2 qualify & for 3rd it's play-offs at worst. The Swiss aside this group is very average.

    Henry Walmsley tweeted, external: #bbcsportsday Roy Hodgson's a great manager. The England job is hardly an attractive one.

  11. Get votingpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    There's still time to cast your vote ahead of England's opening European Championship qualifier against Switzerland.

    Tell us if you think England will win, lose or draw.

    Please vote at the top of this page or tweet #win, #lose or #draw to @BBCSport. The draw will close at 17:45 BST and full terms and conditions can be found on the BBC Sport website.

  12. Russia take early leadpublished at 17:16 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Kick-off in Basle may still be more than two hours away, but the action has already begun in the European Championship qualifiers this evening.

    Sergei Ignashevich has given Russia a fourth-minute lead at home to Liechtenstein with a deflected free-kick in Group G.

  13. Contador extends leadpublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Spain's Alberto Contador has won the 16th stage to extend his lead in the Vuelta a Espana.

  14. Ireland too strong for Scotspublished at 17:02 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Ireland beat Scotland by seven wickets with 80 balls to spare in the first of their three-match series. Craig Young took 5-46 as Scotland were all out for 172 in the 41st over, Michael Leask top-scoring with 50 from as many deliveries.

    Kevin O'Brien hit seven fours and a six in an unbeaten 56 from 56 balls to lead Ireland to victory at Malahide in Dublin.

  15. England's Euro qualifying historypublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Alan Shearer congratulates Sweden on their win in 1998Image source, Getty Images

    Another look back to England's opening European Championship qualifying matches from yesteryear, and the Euro 2000 campaign saw them in Group Five with Sweden, Poland, Bulgaria and Luxembourg. The opening match was in Sweden in September 1998, and after Alan Shearer fired Glenn Hoddle's side ahead after just 74 seconds, they conceded two goals in two minutes, saw Paul Ince sent off for a second bookable offence and lost 2-1 to the eventual group winners.

  16. Singleton set for Oman eventpublished at 16:56 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Former factory worker John Singleton, who played at this year's Open Championship at Hoylake and narrowly missed the cut after qualifying for the event, invited to compete at the National Bank of Oman Golf Classic in October.

  17. Bath exit for Gilbertpublished at 16:51 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Mat GilbertImage source, Getty Images

    Bath have confirmed flanker Mat Gilbert will leave the club to gain more match time.

    The 28-year-old moved to the Rec in November 2012 after spells at Scarlets and Mogliano in Italy.

    He has made 19 appearances for the West Country club, scoring three tries, and has has also won 11 caps for the England Deaf rugby team.

  18. Zokora ends international careerpublished at 16:47 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Didier Zokora during his time with TottenhamImage source, Getty Images

    Ivory Coast defender Didier Zokora, who played for Tottenham between 2006-2009, has announced his international retirement after winning 117 caps. The 33-year-old, who plays for Turkish club Akhisarspor, made his debut for Les Elephants in 2000.

  19. Navratilova tips Williams to match Grafpublished at 16:45 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Martina Navratilova has backed Serena Williams to go on and match Steffi Graf's Open era record of 22 Grand Slam singles titles.

    Williams, 32, matched Navratilova and Chris Evert's 18 singles titles with victory at the US Open on Sunday and Navratilova said: "We all thought it was a matter of when, not if, after she won here last year. Now she can just think about 22. That's what she's gunning for next.

    "If anyone can get there (she can). She's physically so strong. It's almost not a fair fight. She's like a heavyweight going against a middleweight out there."

  20. Shock defeat for Rocketpublished at 16:39 British Summer Time 8 September 2014

    Ronnie O'SullivanImage source, Getty Images

    There was a major surprise at the Shanghai Masters earlier as world number four Ronnie O'Sullivan bowed out in the first round.

    O'Sullivan, playing his first ranking match of the season, lost to Scotland's Alan McManus 5-3, despite making a 139 break in the third frame.