Abou Diaby, Bacary Sagna, William Gallas, Gael Clichy
France 1-1 Romania, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Serbia v France, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Following Saturday's draw with Romania, France no longer control their destiny in Group Seven. William Gallas and Bacary Sagna both played 90 minutes for Les Bleus, but there was no involvement for Abou Diaby or Gael Clichy.
Former Gunner Thierry Henry got the goal for France. A win against Group leaders Serbia on Wednesday will ensure at least a Play-Off place for France.
Spain 5-0 Belgium, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Spain v Estonia, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Cesc Fabregas was a second-half substitute as Spain hit five past Belgium. The European champions are assured of at least an appearance in the Play-Offs. They are currently six points ahead of second-place Bosnia with three games to play in Group Five.
Spain 5-0 Belgium, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Armenia v Belgium, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Belgium's hopes of reaching the World Cup Finals were dealt a massive blow on Saturday as they went down 5-0 in Spain. Thomas Vermaelen played 90 minutes in the game. Should Bosnia defeat Turkey on Wednesday then Belgium will be unable to qualify for South Africa.
Switzerland 2-0 Greece, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Latvia v Switzerland, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Switzerland opened up a three-point gap at the top of Group Two with a 2-0 win over Greece. Philippe Senderos was an unused substitute as the Swiss left it late, with two goals in the last 10 minutes. A win over Lativa on Wednesday would put Switzerland in a strong position to qualify.
Slovakia 2-2 Czech Republic, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Czech Republic v San Marino, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Czech Republic are struggling in Group Three after only managing a draw against group leaders Slovakia, leaving the Czechs seven points off the pace with just three games remaining. A Play-Off place is perhaps a more realistic target for Tomas Rosicky and his international team-mates. Though they are five points behind second place, they still have to play both Northern Ireland (second) and Poland (third) before the end of the qualifying stage. Rosicky missed the match through injury.
Croatia 1-0 Belarus, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
England v Croatia, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Croatia closed the gap on England to four points with a 1-0 win over Belarus. Eduardo started the match and was brought off with eight minutes remaining. A win at Wembley on Wednesday would put the pressure on England to win their game-in-hand.
Netherlands 3-0 Japan, Friendly, September 5
Scotland v Netherlands, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Robin van Persie scored the Netherlands’ second as they defeated Japan 3-0 in a friendly match on Saturday.
The Netherlands are the only European nation to have already won their qualification group and are currently 14 points ahead of Macedonia and Scotland in Group Nine. They complete their qualification fixtures with a trip to Scotland on Wednesday.
Wales 2-1 Italy, Uefa Under-21 Championship Qualifier, September 4
Wales v Russia, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Aaron Ramsey scored the winner as Wales beat Italy 2-1 to continue their good start to qualifying for the 2011 European Under-21 Championship. Ramsey took the corner from which Christian Ribeiro opened the scoring. Having seen Italy equalise, Ramsey fired home a volley midway through the second half.
Ramsey will now join up with the senior Wales squad for a World Cup qualifier against Russia next Wednesday. Wales' chances of qualifying are slim, and anything but a win would render it impossible for John Toshack's side to make it to South Africa.
Gabon 0-2 Cameroon, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Cameroon v Gabon, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Alex Song didn't feature for Cameroon as they defeated Gabon 2-0 on Saturday. Another three points from the return fixture on Wednesday could see Cameroon go top of Group A.
Russia 3-0 Liechtenstein, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Wales v Russia, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Andrey Arshavin sat out Russia's 3-0 win over Liechtenstein through injury but will be hoping to feature in Cardiff on Wednesday.
Ivory Coast 5-0 Burkina Faso, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Emmanuel Eboue played 90 minutes as Ivory Coast beat Burkina Faso 5-0 to continue their 100 per cent start to Group E in the final round of World Cup Qualifying in Africa.
Poland 1-1 Northern Ireland, World Cup Qualifier, September 5
Slovenia v Poland, World Cup Qualifier, September 9
Wojciech Szczesny didn't feature as Poland drew with Northern Ireland in Group Three.
Macedonia 2-1 England, Uefa Under-21 Championship Qualifier, September 4
Greece v England, Uefa Under-21 Championship Qualifier, September 8
Jack Wilshere won the penalty from which Lee Cattermole scored England's winner. Kieran Gibbs played the 90 minutes while Wilshere came on with 18 minutes to play.
England now travel to Greece for a game on Tuesday. The Greeks have already played two games, and won them both, so it will be a tough test for Gunners Kieran Gibbs and Jack Wilshere.
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