Earlier we heard from Everton boss Roberto Martinez, who indicated goalkeeper Tim Howard would start the Toffees' Europa League second leg against Swiss side Young Boys.

Now we have a bit more early team news for you. England defender John Stones (suspended) and on-loan Spurs winger Aaron Lennon (cup-tied) are not available for selection.

Provisional squad: Howard, Robles, Alcaraz, Jagielka, Distin, Coleman, Baines, Garbutt, Besic, McCarthy, Barry, Barkley, Gibson, Osman, Pienaar, Mirallas, Naismith, Lukaku, Kone.

Birmingham manager Gary Rowett has urged his players to stick together after failing to win in their last nine games.

Rowett lost only two of his first 13 games in charge after taking over last October, but their current run has cost them any chance of a place in the play-offs.

"We take it on the chin as a unit. We have got to knuckle down, not feel sorry for ourselves and crack on," said Rowett.

The pressure on Arsenal as favourites for their Champions League last-16 tie with Monaco is welcome, says Gunners boss Arsene Wenger.

The North London side have exited the competition at this stage in each of the last four seasons.

"The French might give us the status of favourites. It doesn't bother me," said Wenger before Wednesday's first leg at Emirates Stadium.

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John Roberts: As long as Crowe walks onto the pitch after each home win and yells "Are you not entertained?!" to the fans, he can buy Leeds.

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Liverpool pair Jordon Ibe and Daniel Sturridge share a joke as they board a plane bound for Istanbul, where the Reds face Europa League opponents Besiktas on Thursday.

But, according to the Liverpool Echo,, external they have not been joined on the plane by Jordan Henderson, Philippe Coutinho, Glen Johnson and Mamadou Sakho.

England midfielder Henderson has an ankle injury, right-back Johnson is suffering with illness and France centre-back Sakho has not shaken off a hip injury.

But it is unclear why Brazilian attacking midfielder Coutinho has been left at home.

Wolves boss Kenny Jackett believes automatic promotion is still within reach after their second home win in four days.

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Tuesday's 3-0 victory over Fulham followed a 5-0 thrashing of Rotherham, but they are still nine points behind Middlesbrough, who are second in the Championship.

"I understand that people need to fall away, but nine points is still doable. Right from the start of the season, promotion has been our aim," Jackett told BBC Sport.

Exeter prop Moray Low will gain "plenty more Scotland caps", according to the club's head coach Rob Baxter.

Low, 30, who has 29 caps to date, has been named in , external his first call-up since moving to Exeter. a year ago.

"He's very diligent in what he does, and has real ambition in the game, so I'm sure he'll gain plenty more Scotland caps," Baxter told BBC Sport.

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Baz: Liverpool 9-0 Crystal Palace in 1989. Beardsley, Barnes and Rush at their best.

Tobi Adepegba: Daniel Ricciardo v Sebastian Vettel last season. Four-time world champion was owned by a team mate with no titles.

Daniel Leach: One sided sports events - Most of the time Michael Schumacher drove for Ferrari. Nearly destroyed F1 as a spectacle.

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Bolton Wanderers chairman Phil Gartside and former manager Sammy Lee appear in court on charges stemming from a 2007 transfer deal dispute.

They are accused of perjury in a private prosecution brought by football agent Tony McGill, who says he was cut out of a £1m deal in which Gavin McCann moved from Aston Villa.

Mr McCann and seven others from the football world have also been charged.

No pleas were entered in the hearing at Newcastle Magistrates' Court.

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A few Championship chairmen might fancy themselves as tough cookies - but would they take on this man?

Because there is a chance that Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe, best known for his role in Gladiator, could do battle with them in Football League meetings.

BBC Sport has learned New Zealand-born Crowe would consider buying Leeds United if he was approached and had the backing of fans.

Boyhood Leeds fan Crowe has asked his Twitter followers whether it would be a good idea to buy the club.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he will be treating the second leg of their last-32 Europa League tie against Fiorentina as seriously as Sunday's League Cup final against Chelsea.

The first leg against Fiorentina ended 1-1, with the second leg taking place in Florence on Thursday.

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"We need to focus on Thursday's game first," says Pochettino. "It's important, just like the cup final. Thursday is like another final.

"We have played two very tough games against Fiorentina and West Ham and we need to decide the best team to play so we can go into the next round. We know we need to score but we are confident and ready."

Everton midfielder Gareth Barry agrees with Toffees boss Roberto Martinez that the 2022 World Cup must be held in winter.

"I played a friendly in Qatar in really tough heat and the level of football wasn't there because of it," says the ex-England international.

"Let's be positive towards it and be excited about something different."

There is "no debate to be had" about switching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to the winter, says Everton manager Roberto Martinez.

"If there is a World Cup in Qatar it has to be played in the winter. To enjoy the World Cup you need to have a temperature that you can be outdoors and enjoy games in that manner.

"In football we have to adapt to whatever the decision is.

"We went to Qatar not long ago and I don't think there is a debate. Once Qatar was given the World Cup, it had to be in November/December."

Everton boss Roberto Martinez seems to indicate American goalkeeper Tim Howard will start Thursday's second leg against Swiss side Young Boys.

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Howard, 35, was criticised by some fans for a shaky performance in the 2-2 draw against Leicester on Sunday, where he was arguably to blame for both of the away team's goals.

"He's come back from injury, needs to play and get his match fitness," says Martinez.

"Tim is a very experienced footballer and you need this sort of experience in moments like tomorrow."

Everton boss Roberto Martinez on the threat of complacency as they hold a 4-1 advantage from the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against Swiss side Young Boys.

"Complacency is a huge problem but we won't look at the game in any other manner to how we approached it last week," says Martinez.

"We are concentrating on being ourselves and winning the football game and trying to look at the opportunity of getting into the last 16 of this prestigious competition."

Everton boss Roberto Martinez on Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku's return to form:

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"Rom is 21, he's still learning but to have the impact he has had is a big asset.

"When Rom is at full pace, fully fit and refreshed he is a handful for any defender. The amount of chances he creates pleases me. He has been a real threat in recent matches."

Everton can go all the way and lift the Europa League trophy, says veteran midfielder Gareth Barry.

The Toffees hold a 4-1 first-leg lead in their last-32 tie against Swiss side Young Boys before Thursday's second leg at Goodison Park.

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"Winning the Europa League is our target. If we win it then we will go into the Champions League so it's a massive target," says the ex-England international.

"We've shown we are more than capable of going all the way. We have shown we can compete against the best in Europe. We know on our day we can beat anyone."

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We mentioned that Fernando Alonso is out of hospital, three days after a crash in testing. Well, this is the picture that proves it. And he's looking well.

The Greek government has suspended professional football in the country indefinitely in a crackdown on violence.

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The move follows violence at a match between rivals Olympiakos and Panathinaikos, as well as a brawl between club officials at a board meeting on Tuesday.

The Greek league has already been suspended twice this season because of violence.

England coach Steve McNamara, talking about the prospect of playing at the Olympic Stadium in London, says: "The schedule for the Kiwi series is very exciting and it is fantastic that we have this opportunity to play an historic international at an iconic venue like the Olympic Stadium.

"Playing New Zealand always brings out the best in the England players and the chance to be involved in the match at the Olympic Stadium will provide additional incentive for everyone.

"Coming from Hull, I'm also looking forward to the opening match at the KC Stadium, where the atmosphere is guaranteed to be electric, while we're assured of a rousing reception at Wigan in front of some of the most passionate fans in the world."