West Ham’s Declan Rice has pledged his international future to England – but will the midfielder be named in Gareth Southgate’s squad next month? This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice pledges his international future to England after featuring in three friendlies for the Republic of Ireland. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Ex-Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes takes his first managerial role at League Two club Oldham. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Ex-England midfielder Paul Scholes is cleared to become manager of Oldham following an English Football League meeting. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay may be allowed to leave Old Trafford on loan, with clubs in England and Scotland interested. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

From ‘pizzagate’ to pilot’s shirts – here’s why Cesc Fabregas has been appreciated off the pitch as well as on it. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Former England captain Wayne Rooney visits the White House, the home of US president Donald Trump, for a Christmas party. This news item was kindly provided by the BBC

Arsenal and England midfielder Jordan Nobbs will miss the 2019 Women’s World Cup after rupturing the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee. 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

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