Kevin Pietersen signs new deal at Surrey
Liverpool's Skrtel banned for three matches
Scotland v Northern Ireland (19:45)
Burnley striker Sam Vokes on Gareth Bale: "He's obviously a great player and one we're looking forward to playing with. He's a great character and a strong character and you have to be like that to play week in week out at that level. He's used to that and just seeing him here in the last few days he is buzzing around the place and looking forward to getting started.
Image source, PALiverpool midfielder Joe Allen on Gareth Bale: "He's the same as usual. He's a world class player who every minute of every training session shows that. I doubt the Israelis will enjoy playing against him at the weekend. I don't get the impression that he is someone who is fazed by these sort of things - it comes with the territory at a club like that.
Swansea defender Neil Taylor on Gareth Bale: "He's fine. Normal Gareth. I think he's acclimatised to how his life is now.
"He's fit and ready like everyone - and everybody sees that he turns up to every trip. You can see how much he wants it as a Welshman.
"He looks like he's got used to the world he's in now. He's played in enough big games to deal with all that."
Image source, Getty ImagesAs the world's most expensive player (and plying his trade in the goldfish bowl that is Real Madrid), Gareth Bale is used to being a central topic of discussion.
And his Wales team-mates have been quizzed, ahead of their Euro 2016 qualifier in Israel, about his demeanour after a couple of tricky months at the Bernabeu.
First, Bale was booed by Madrid fans, external for not passing to Cristiano Ronaldo, then appeared to have his luxury car attacked by irate supporters following Sunday's El Clasico defeat at Barcelona.
Here's the views of defender Neil Taylor, midfielder Joe Allen and striker Sam Vokes on the Welsh superstar's mood since linking up with his international team-mates....
Image source, Getty ImagesNow just in case you thought we were pulling your leg earlier, here's confirmation of arguably the story of the day.
Dion Dublin has been named as a new co-presenter of Homes Under The Hammer on BBC One.
"I still want to achieve," he told BBC Radio 5 live. "I want to learn the art of presenting."
There's been such a storm created by the news that both "Dion Dublin" and "Homes Under The Hammer" have been in the top 10 UK trending topics on Twitter for much of the day.
OK, fresh from your split opinions over Michael Owen against Argentina, we're moving on to another #bethevideoref, external clip for you.
Does Geoff Hurst's shot off the underside of the crossbar in the 1966 World Cup final against West Germany cross the line or not?
No voting this time, just get involved and tell us your decision via #bethevideoref, external text 81111 (UK only) or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook, external page.
So, did Michael Owen dive?
As part of our video technology debate here on Sportsday today, we asked you to watch the clip from the 2002 World Cup and cast your vote on what decision you would give.
Here's the results:
Book Owen for a dive 41%
Award a penalty 46%
No action - wave play on 13%
Not a lot in it then in the final reckoning.
The key thing here is that if Owen was booked for a dive, England wouldn't have scored the goal that won this game and secured a memorable 1-0 win against Argentina.
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Image source, AFPEverton midfielder Darron Gibson has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad to face Poland in their Euro 2016 qualifier on Sunday with a persistent groin injury.
He was one of three players unable to train with the rest of the party at the Aviva Stadium earlier, with James McClean and Stephen Ward battling ankle problems.
That's it. The votes are closed for our second #bethevideoref, external clip of Michael Owen.
Many thanks for all your votes. We'll bring you the results shortly right here on this page.
Image source, PAAn all-British showdown takes place in Glasgow later as Scotland host Northern Ireland in a warm-up for their weekend Euro 2016 qualifiers.
Northern Ireland sit second in Group F after winning three of their opening four matches and face Finland on Sunday.
Meanwhile, Scotland are third in Group D, with just one defeat - away to world champions Germany. Gordon Strachan's side take on group minnows Gibraltar at Hampden on Sunday.
All four UK teams and the Republic of Ireland have never qualified for the same European Championship. Could that move a step closer this week? Find out...
Here's your 10-minute warning to get your vote in on our second #bethevideoref, external clip of Michael Owen.
The vote is open until 16:00 GMT and the three options are on the top right-hand corner of this page or by clicking the vote tab on mobile or tablet.
We'll announce the full result on this page and you can read the full terms and conditions here.
Image source, @England/TwitterOur transport geekery does not extend to being able to identify the station (we'll hazard an educated guess at Stafford or Tamworth), but if you did happen to be stood on this platform earlier then you may have found yourself jostling with Wayne Rooney or Joe Hart for a window seat.
The England squad, decked out in team tracksuits just in case train commuters did not recognise them, caught the train from their St George's Park training base to London earlier.
And those players who don't have a quick snooze will be able to see Wembley, where they play Lithuania on Friday, as the train passes through north-west London...
Jean-Paul Breyer: Owen's dive vs Argentina is even more obvious than Rooney's vs Preston. Easy Yellow card nowadays.
Tim Norris: No penalty. Yellow card for Owen. Plus yellow for Beckham for his dive seconds before.
Corin Wright: Of course Owen dived. The Point is, after what happened in France ´98, England deserved the penalty. Still, it was a dive.
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Indies batsman Darren Bravo is set to make his return to action from injury after being named in a training squad ahead of England's Test tour next month.
Bravo's World Cup ended early due to a hamstring injury, but he has been put down in a list of 20 players by the West Indies Cricket Board for a training camp in Antigua that begins on 5 April.
Chris Gayle will miss the camp and the England series due to ongoing back problems and his Indian Premier League commitments.
West Indies training squad: Sulieman Benn, Devendra Bishoo, Jermaine Blackwood, Carlos Brathwaite, Kraigg Brathwaite, Darren Bravo, Shivnarine Chanderpaul, Sheldon Cottrell, Miguel Cummins, Shane Dowrich, Shannon Gabriel, Jason Holder, Shai Hope, Leon Johnson, Veerasammy Permaul, Denesh Ramdin, Kemar Roach, Marlon Samuels, Devon Smith, Jerome Taylor.
Image source, APChris Gayle has the potential to break T20 Blast records during his stint at Somerset this summer, according to director of cricket Matthew Maynard.
The West Indies batsman, 35, is set to arrive in Taunton in May and will play at least five games for the county.
"Just the mention of his name puts a smile on people's faces and it gives you that excitement, with the thrill of what he can deliver," Maynard told BBC Points West.
"It is that type of wicket [at Taunton] and if Gayle gets in we could potentially see the first double hundred."
Image source, Getty ImagesDisgraced Wigan prop Ben Flower will go straight back into his side when his six-month suspension ends next month, says coach Shaun Wane.
Wales international Flower, 27, was banned after being sent off for punching Lance Hohaia twice in last year's Grand Final loss to St Helens.
Flower is set to feature when Wigan play Warrington on 16 April, rather than get playing time elsewhere. "I'm confident I can put him back in," says Wane.
Don't forget to vote on our second #bethevideoref, external clip of Michael Owen against Argentina. Here's what some of you are saying on Twitter:, external
Mr H: The last part of the clip shows contact with Pochettino's knee and Owen's leg. So, yes. It was a pen.
Chris King: The third replay shows slight contact, which is enough to stop Owen. He is just faster than Pochettino. Penalty.
Adam Fearn: I forgot to watch whether there was contact on Owen or not, I couldn't take my eyes off Pochettino's flowing locks.
The vote is open 16:00 and the three options are on the top right-hand corner of this page or by clicking the vote tab on mobile or tablet.
We'll announce the full result on this page and you can read the full terms and conditions here.
Image source, BBC SportEver wondered what former England spin bowler Graeme Swann rates as his favourite Barmy Army song?
In our #AskSwanny, external video, a selection of your questions were put to the Test Match Special pundit on all things England, coaching and his favourite moments of his England career.
On the day Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel learned he will be banned for three matches for violent conduct, the Slovakia international shared this picture on his Instagram page., external
Image source, Martin Skrtel instagramNo caption or comment left with the picture by the 30-year-old, who said the stamp was unintentional.
It's three o'clock. Time for an afternoon tea break perhaps and while you're catching a quick work intermission, let us remind of the day's main sporting headlines:
Top story: Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel is banned for three matches for violent conduct.
Top feature: Harry Kane - is the England new-boy a new breed of homegrown hero?
Top video: Watch as Castleford Tigers captain Michael Shenton finishes a fantastic team try in their match against Salford Red Devils.