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They think it is all over - it is now! The final whistle goes on Sportsday for another day.

But with England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland all returning to international action this week - and all with have realistic hopes of qualifying for Euro 2016 - we will be back tomorrow to look ahead to the matches.

In the meantime, fill your boots with this feature looking at each of the nations' chances. See you tomorrow!

Four Super League teams have entered the Challenge Cup at the fifth round stage - and the draw has just been made! Here it is...

Hunslet Hawks v Dewsbury Rams

Leigh Miners Rangers v York City Knights

Bradford Bulls v Hull Kingston Rovers

Sheffield Eagles v Hull FC

Batley Bulldogs v Swinton Lions

North Wales Crusaders v Featherstone Rovers

Wakefield Trinity Wildcats v Halifax

Leigh Centurions v Salford Red Devils

Is it still fashionable to be late? Probably not if it is because you've had a stomach bug.

Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph finally linked up with the England squad earlier this afternoon after being delayed due to a dodgy gut.

England may have fallen short for the fourth successive Six Nations, but skipper Chris Robshaw insists they will learn from their experience. Which is handy with a World Cup on home soil looming....

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Arguably it is one of the Premier League's most eye-catching signings. Few Premier League fans could quite believe that Brazil superstar Robinho was leaving Real Madrid in 2008 for...Manchester City.

City, of course, were then simply just a mid-table top-flight side. Almost seven years on, Robinho admits he was quite surprised by the £32.5m move too.

"I knew I was going to play in England but I didn't know for which club!" says the 31-year-old, who was also linked to Chelsea before going to City.

Now back at Santos, Robinho discusses his brief, but sometimes brilliant, time at Eastlands on City's official website., external

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"Steven Gerrard called emotional/frustrated, whereas Diego Costa got hammered! Double standards?"

Watford defender Joel Ekstrand is expected to be out until December with a cruciate knee ligament injury.

The 26-year-old Swede, who has played 25 times for the Championship promotion chasers, will undergo surgery on his left knee.

He suffered the injury in Saturday's 1-0 loss to Ipswich.

"The feeling for this type of injury is around the nine months mark to get back," said Hornets head of medical Richard Collinge.

England have the talent to win this year's World Cup says former skipper Will Carling - but he questions whether they have got the mental strength.

"We have a world-class front five, found some great talent in the backs which has transformed the way we play," Carling tells BBC Radio 5 live.

"But England have to learn to be consistent and perform three and four games in a row. That's a huge challenge for the players and the coaching staff."

Brighton & Hove Albion still have work to do to ensure their Championship status for next season, according to midfielder Beram Kayal.

The Seagulls are currently 10 points above the relegation zone with seven games of the season remaining.

"The job is not finished yet. We need to get more points to be safe," the 26-year-old Israeli told BBC Sussex.

"The gap means we are more secure and gives us more confidence, but we still have work to do."

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Martin Skrtel has denied stamping on David de Gea. And I don't have big ears.

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The players, not head coach Stuart Lancaster, must take the blame for England's failing to win the Six Nations for the fourth successive year, says ex-skipper Will Carling.

"The players are the one who have got to be driving the team, leading the team and taking responsibility," he tells BBC Radio 5 live.

"Stuart has been controlling in getting England back up off the floor since 2011 and he has done a very good job.

"But the next stage, the crucial stage, is handing over the responsibility - and the accepting of responsibility - from the players."

More from ex-England skipper Will Carling on RFU chief executive Ian Ritchie's comments that four straight Six Nations near misses are "not acceptable".

"What Ian is saying to the players is that against Ireland they weren't good enough and against Scotland they weren't ruthless enough - and that's where Championships are won or lost," Carling tells BBC Radio 5 live.

"Every minute of every game is important - it's not just the finale. When you're playing for England everyone wants to beat you. You have got to have intensity and focus in every moment."

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Rugby Football Union chief executive Ian Ritchie is right to describe England's fourth straight Six Nations runners-up finishes as "not acceptable", says former skipper Will Carling.

"His criticism is harsh - but it is also true," Carling tells BBC Radio 5 live. "You have got to set the bar high and aspire to it.

"What Ian has said is right, not from an arrogant point of view, but from the resources that England has and from the standard of the Premiership. Ian, quite rightly, is putting pressure on the players."

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Top Tweet:, external Former England batsman Kevin Pietersen has his say on South Africa's last-gasp defeat by New Zealand...

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Ben Lewis-Bloor: Skrtel has a point... No difference between Costa on Skrtel earlier in season which wasn't charged... FA set a precedent!

Bradley Saunders has pulled out of April's Commonwealth super-lightweight title fight with Dave Ryan in Newcastle after rupturing tendons in his hand.

Saunders, 29, had surgery on Monday and promoters Matchroom told BBC Tees it is "too early to know when, or if, the fight will be rearranged."

The rest of the card at the Arena on 4 April is unaffected.

Unbeaten Saunders defeated Stephane Benito in Hull earlier this month to extend his professional record to 12-0.

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The Madeira Islands Open is rescheduled for the end of July after last week's event was postponed due to extreme weather.

The tournament will tee off again on 30 July after strong winds, dense fog and heavy rain made play impossible following the opening round.

"We were very keen to reschedule the tournament and the fact that we have managed to do so this quickly is testament to the desire and commitment of all parties to reach an agreement," Keith Waters, chief operating officer of the European Tour, says.

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Northern Ireland have minor injury concerns over Aberdeen forward Niall McGinn and Blackburn defender Corry Evans ahead of Wednesday's friendly in Scotland.

Michael O'Neill's side, who have earned nine points from four matches, continue their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign when they host Finland on Sunday.

"Scotland is not a game to take a risk with players' fitness, not only because of the game on Sunday but also out of respect to the players' clubs as well," says O'Neill.

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Northern Ireland will use the trip to the "iconic" Hampden Park to give more young players the chance to prove they can handle international football, says boss Michael O'Neill.

"It will be a good test for us because, often with a friendly international, it can be a little bit low key," he says ahead of Wednesday's friendly.

"We have had a couple of those in the last few years and didn't get very much out of them. I think we will get a lot out of this game.

"The nature of it being Scotland-Northern Ireland will add to that as well and hopefully a big crowd at Hampden."

Striker Patrick Agyemang leaves League Two side Portsmouth by mutual consent.

Agyemang, 34, initially arrived at Fratton Park on loan in February 2013, having previously played for Gillingham, Preston, QPR and Stevenage.

He scored eight goals in 69 appearances during his time at Pompey and played 14 times this season.

"Portsmouth Football Club would like to thank Patrick for his efforts while at Fratton Park and wish him well for the future," a club statement, external said.