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Scotland midfielder Darren Fletcher says his team did not do themselves justice in the 3-1 home defeat by England.

"We could have been more patient and passed it better and I think the occasion got the better of us," says the Manchester United player, 30.

"It was a derby match and we wanted to do everyone proud. We lost goals at bad times. Maybe it shows the character from England."

Keith Webb: Re. Should you ever go back? Best example to me is Dean Windass going back to Hull City, helping to keep them in the Championship in year one, then scoring the winner at Wembley to help get us into the Premier League for the first time. He was 39. You couldn't write it!

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Stoke captain Ryan Shawcross has been urged by former manager Tony Pulis to switch his international allegiance and play for Wales.

The 27-year-old centre-back has made just one appearance for England in the 4-2 defeat to Sweden, but as that was only a friendly he is still eligible to represent the country for whom he played as a schoolboy.

"I'm convinced he should be in the England squad and if that's not going to happen then my attentions would be turned to crossing the border," the former Potters boss told The Sentinel., external

"If England don't think he's good enough, Wales certainly do. I know that for a fact. He would be joining a Wales team with a genuine chance of qualifying for Euro 2016, so there's some big games to be had if he made that choice."

England skipper Wayne Rooney:, external Great result last night. Always great to play at Celtic Park. England fans were great thanks for your brilliant support.

You will usually find Test Match Special correspondent Jonathan Agnew sat in the commentary box, not sat in the saddle.

But Aggers, who will be commentating on equestrian for BBC Radio 5 live at the Rio Olympics in 2016. has been taking horse riding lessons to get a feel for his new sport.

It has not all been going completely to plan for the former England and Leicestershire fast bowler, as this video shows...

Former Aston Villa, Stoke, West Brom and Leicester manager Brian Little's appointment as Jersey director of football is a "waste of money", according to Guernsey FC's assistant manager.

The 60-year-old's role with the Jersey FA is being financed by a sponsor, but Colin Fallaize tells BBC Guernsey: "They may as well just pay one of their real local lads a bit of cash to put some time into their game, who knows the game inside out."

Alex D: Duncan Ferguson's glorious return to Everton, scored 31 goals in 140 games on his return from Newcastle.

Dagenham & Redbridge manager Wayne Burnett can accept the frustration of supporters following a run of one win in 10 matches in all competitions.

The Daggers, who are three points above the League Two relegation zone, were knocked out of the FA Cup by Conference side Southport on Tuesday.

"Why would you be happy?" Burnett told BBC London 94.9. "They want to put their anger towards someone and that is me as I pick the team. I have to get over it."

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Let's rewind to 2008. Because on this day, six years ago, captain John Terry headed home a late winner as England beat Germany 2-1 in a friendly in Berlin.

Terry nodded in Stewart Downing's free-kick as Fabio Capello's side earned their fifth win in a row.

Matthew Upson had put England ahead after a Downing corner, before Terry was involved in a defensive mix-up with goalkeeper Scott Carson which led to German substitute Patrick Helmes equalising.

Inspired by Eidur Gudjohnsen's return to training with Bolton, we have been thinking about our footballing heroes going back to their old stomping grounds. Tweet your examples (good, bad or ugly) using #bbcsportsday, text 81111 or post on our Facebook page.

Alex Sexton:, external Super Jurgen Klinsmann returning to White Hart Lane in 1998; scored 9 goals in 15 games and saved us from relegation.

David Bagshaw:, external Stuart McCall returning as Bradford manager. Unfortunate timing as we were on the down...

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Everton manager Roberto Martinez says he may have to take a closer a look at James McCarthy's workload to solve the midfielder's fitness issues after the latest in a series of niggles.

The 24-year-old was sent home by the Republic of Ireland last week after complaining of a hamstring problem and is a doubt for Saturday's visit of West Ham.

"We need to find the right formula because we need to make sure we don't get these sort of injuries on a regular basis," Martinez tells the Liverpool Echo., external

"James has played a huge amount of games and is still a very young man. He's a super fit boy and he shouldn't be picking up these sort of knocks."

Daggers fan: At Dagenham and Redbridge John Still returned to manage and got the club from Conference to League 1. He only tainted his reputation with how he left for Luton...

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England skipper Wayne Rooney is "an inspiration" who leads by example, says Three Lions team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Rooney scored twice, after Oxlade-Chamberlain put England ahead, to help Roy Hodgson's men win 3-1 at old rivals Scotland on Tuesday.

"He's been doing it ever since I came into the squad, so it's not just since the captaincy that he's been doing that," says Oxlade-Chamberlain.

"Even when Steven Gerrard was the captain Wayne was a big member of the squad and was a big help to myself personally and a lot of the other young lads I'm sure. We can all take a leaf out of his book."

Director of rugby Brian Smith has backed London Irish to bounce back this weekend after suffering their heaviest Premiership defeat of the season.

The Exiles face Bath on Saturday having lost 36-8 to Sale last weekend.

"We got a good old fashioned hiding but we've got a chance to bounce back. That's the beauty of sport," Smith tells BBC Radio Berkshire.

"We've got a chance to bounce back against a very tough team and we wouldn't want it any other way. If we get the performance right, we've got a great chance to get a result."

Inspired by Eidur Gudjohnsen's return to training with Bolton, we have been thinking about our footballing heroes going back to their old stomping grounds.

Should a player or manager ever go back? Who has been your club's most successful comeback kid? And the one who tainted their previous golden reputation by returning as a shadow of their former self?

Tweet using #bbcsportsday, text 81111 or post on our Facebook page.

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Eidur Gudjohnsen playing for Bolton seems just a distant memory, doesn't it football fans? Now the ex-Chelsea, Barcelona and Monaco striker could appear once again in the white shirt of the Wanderers - almost 14 years after his last appearance for the club.

The former Iceland forward, 36, has been training with the Championship side since last week and boss Neil Lennon has not ruled out offering him a short-term deal., external

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Lotus have confirmed that Romain Grosjean will stay with the team next year. The 28-year-old Frenchman will continue to partner Pastor Maldonado, who was confirmed for 2015 earlier this year.

The ATP say that customers who bought tickets for Sunday's ATP World Tour Finals will get a 60% refund after the singles final between Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic was called off because of Federer's back problem.

According to the ATP website:, external "All ticket holders who purchased regular tickets through authorised ticketing channels will receive an automatic 60% refund. Customers will be contacted directly via their respective ticketing outlets with specific details on how they will receive their refund.

"Ticket holders for the 2014 final will also receive advanced access to purchase tickets for the 2015 tournament. Further information on how to take advantage of this offer will be sent out to all applicable customers in February next year."

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"Andy Murray has resisted the temptation to return to training earlier than originally planned.

"After winning just one game against Roger Federer in his final match at the World Tour Finals, Murray suggested he might need extra time to make some changes to his game.

"But after performing the best man's duties at Ross Hutchins' wedding this weekend, and then taking part in the inaugural International Premier Tennis League in Manilla, he will join up with coach Amelie Mauresmo in Miami in early December."

Sussex spinner Will Beer, wicketkeeper Callum Jackson and all-rounder Steffan Piolet have signed new one-year deals.

Beer and Piolet, both 26, were regulars in one-day competition last season but Jackson, 20, did not feature despite making seven appearances in 2013.