Josh Walker has gone from captaining England at a youth World Cup to playing for Edinburgh City, enduring troubled times at several points in between. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

England avoid Germany in the draw for the Euro 2020 qualifiers but Northern Ireland must face the three-time winners and the Netherlands in Group C. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Former England and Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole, who has been playing for Tampa Bay Rowdies, retires at the age of 37. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson receives his first senior international call-up for England’s matches against USA and Croatia. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

The Football Association urges police to tackle abuse on social media after death threats are made to England’s Karen Carney. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Fifa’s technical study group reveals how possession was over-rated, how long-range shooting worked and why playmakers were vital at the 2018 World Cup. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Tottenham full-back Danny Rose and Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy withdraw from the England squad to play Croatia and Spain with minor injuries. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC