Russia battle England once more – and this time it's for the World Cup
Luke Harding: While England promote their 'safe' option, Russia's bid team for the 2018 World Cup want the tournament to be a historic moment

Jermain Defoe fears he may be out for eight weeks with ankle injury

Jermain Defoe could miss England's Euro 2012 qualifier against Montenegro and the majority of Tottenham's Champions League group games