The fact that opponents Montenegro have won all three matches so far to top Group G of the Euro 2012 qualifers should introduce a note of caution in the England camp, especially as Fabio Capello’s squad is missing several key players.

But there should still be enough quality in the home dressing room to extend their one hundred per cent record and justify odds of 2/9. You can pick up free bets on the game from online bookmakers here. [..]

Gary Speed is in the running for a first tilt at management with Sheffield United after the club’s decision to sack Kevin Blackwell. [..]

The James Milner saga has rumbled on for much of the summer but it finally seems as though he is to leave Aston Villa for Manchester City.

A £26m package is said to have been agreed between the two parties, with Villa getting money plus Stephen Ireland for the England midfielder. [..]