That is your lot for today from World Cup Sportsday.

But do not fear. We will be back tomorrow and in the meantime, Jonathan Jurejko has fired up the engines on Germany v Portugal.

Awesome.

Southampton appoint Ronald Koeman as manager on a three-year deal.

The 51-year-old Dutchman left Feyenoord at the end of last season and replaces Mauricio Pochettino who moved from St Mary's to take up the vacant role at Tottenham.

Spain striker Diego Costa has confirmed that he is set to move from Atletico Madrid to Chelsea in an interview with Goal.com., external

"It's something that is about to happen," said Costa.

"I have always wanted to play in the Premier League.

"Chelsea is one of the best teams in the world so there are a lot of reasons why I took the decision."

Image source, Dan Roan

BBC Sport's Dan Roan at England training: , externalCan't believe there's a better backdrop to a training pitch anywhere in the world

David Ornstein
BBC Sport

"If Germany striker Miroslav Klose scores the goal he needs to match Ronaldo as the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer, he will do it with a lot of goodwill behind him.

"Robert Peters, football writer for the Rheinische Post, told BBC Sport: 'Miroslav is a Germany legend. Not quite up there with the likes of Franz Beckenbauer, Lothar Matthaeus, Muller or Jurgen Klinsmann, but very popular in his own right.

"'He is a polite, humble and professional man who lives a clean life with no controversy and a good family around him. He takes care in what he eats, looks after his body and has never suffered from any major injuries.

"'We expect him to break the record because he should get around 20 minutes off the bench in each match here. He was given about half-an-hour in the warm-up games'."

Phil McNulty
BBC chief football writer in Rio de Janeiro

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"Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is doing some short. sharp drills with a ball away from the main England squad here at Urca - but looks good and certainly seems to be moving comfortably enough as he recovers from that knee injury."

Southampton agree a deal with Ronald Koeman to become their new manager, according to Sky Sports.

The 51-year-old left Feyenoord at the end of last season.

Saints' previous boss Mauricio Pochettino left St Mary's earlier this summer to take up the reins at Tottenham.

Phil McNulty
BBC chief football writer in Brazil

"The sight of Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain out training with England - albeit still wearing a strapping - at the Urca military base is a real lift for manager Roy Hodgson.

"He has plans for Arsenal's young attacker and was determined to give him every chance to recover and make an impact on this World Cup. He was impressive against Ecuador and his pace and energy will give England an added threat as they now face a fight to move out of the group stages."

Training is under way for the England team in Rio de Janiero as Roy Hodgson's men prepare for Thursday's vital meeting with Uruguay. And there is an early bit of good news from the treatment room.

David Ornstein
BBC Sport

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"This could be a very special day for Germany striker Miroslav Klose, who stands just one goal behind the Brazilian Ronaldo's record of 15 World Cup goals.

"Now 36, the Lazio striker is not expected to start against Portugal because coach Joachim Low will probably use Thomas Muller as a 'false nine', but he is likely to be given a runout towards the end.

"Klose has spread his goals over the last four World Cups and recently became Germany's all-time leading scorer when he netted against Armenia to break Gerd Muller's record of 68 strikes."

How do you rate this World Cup so far then? I make it a solid seven out of 10, pushing an eight.

Averaging well over three goals a game, it has had entertaining attacking play a couple of shock results and some magic spray.

The BBC's Wyre Davies, who is based in Rio de Janeiro, gives a more local perspective.

"Were all of us who have spent the last year reporting on the chaos, delays and arguments, wide off the mark? Has Brazil proved wrong all the doubters and critics who said this country was not ready to host an event of this magnitude?" he writes.

"Yes and no."

Read more on the BBC News pages.

Image source, Bild

Sometimes you have to be grateful that English tabloids' Photoshop efforts are mainly restricted to root vegetables.

German newspaper Bild, external have mocked up pictures of Thomas Muller, Philipp Lahm and coach Joachim Low with Cristiano Ronaldo's Champions League celebration torso.

The headline reads: "Ronaldo, now WE have the winner muscles."

That is him told.

Can Cristiano Ronaldo inspire Portugal to the final, or are his team too weak regardless of the world player of the year's efforts? Let us know via #bbcworldcup, external or 81111 on text.

Andrew, via text: Diego Maradona single-handedly carried Argentina all the way to World Cup glory in 1986. If Cristiano Ronaldo was to do the same with Portugal this summer it would rank as the single most amazing individual feat ever in football. It would cement his place in world football history and legend. Andrew.

England striker Daniel Sturridge claims that it does not matter if Liverpool team-mate Luis Suarez, who missed Uruguay's opening game against Costa Rica, lines up against the Three Lions on Thursday.

"It doesn't really matter if Luis plays, it matters about England," he told the Evening Standard., external

"We created a lot of chances against Italy — sometimes you score five, sometimes you score one. It is important we continue playing the way we played against Italy."

The answers to today's #QSTeaser - which four players have scored more than one goal in the tournament so far - from @QuestionofSport - are: Karim Benzema, Neymar, Arjen Robben and Rob van Persie

David Ornstein
BBC Sport

"Salvador has been awash with Portugal fans in the build-up to today's match, plenty having travelled from Europe and many who hail from this eclectic city itself. Portuguese sailors first set foot in the region in 1500 and made Salvador the first capital of colonial Brazil.

Their influence can still been seen all over but especially in the historic, colourful, buzzing district of Pelourinho where music, dance, religion, cuisine and commerce all blend into one multi-cultural melting pot."

Mark Lawrenson has tipped United States to beat Ghana 1-0 at Estadio das Dunas in Natal.

"If Portugal fall flat, then that leaves the door open for one of these teams and, having spent a bit of time with United States manager Jurgen Klinsmann, I am backing them to make it out of the group," says Lawrenson.

"The US will be so well prepared and their team spirit is second to none. I think they will see off Ghana and reach the last 16."

The third and final game of the day sees Ghana take on United States at 23:00 BST.

Ghana have beaten the USA 2-1 at the last two World Cups (2006 group stage, 2010 second round).

USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann scored twice against Ghana in a 6-1 friendly win by Germany in 1993.

Four of Ghana's nine World Cup goals have come against the USA.

BBC Radio 5 live

Wayne Rooney's position in the England team has been the subject of much discussion, but Phil Neville says there is not need for debate.

"I can't believe we are discussing this," he tells BBC Radio 5 live. "If you tell Brazil to leave Neymar out or Portugal to leave Ronaldo out, they would laugh in your face. You're talking about leaving out our best player.

"The final ball from him for our goal was world class. I think what you will see in next game is him playing in his best position, at number 10 or on his own up front."

BBC Radio 5 live

Speaking about England's performance against Italy, which ended in a 2-1 defeat for Roy Hodgson's men, BBC Sport's Phil Neville says it was the final ball which let them down.

"Particularly after the second Italy goal, I thought England reacted really well," he tells BBC Radio 5 live. "The disappointment for me was not the performance but I think our final ball let us down. We got into some great positions and didn't put the final ball in. I think we needed to be a bit more patient and not get so frustrated."