Giroud: My numbers speak for themselves (and they do)

Olivier Giroud has hit back at his critics who still think he’s a donkey despite scoring eight in his last eight games for France with a better record than Karim Benzema for his country.

Ozil quiet but still gets an assist as Germany win

Mesut Ozil started for Germany as they got their Euros off to the best possible start with a win over Ukraine in Lille and grabbed a late assist despite being quiet for most of the game.

Szczesny maturing nicely as Poland overcome stubborn Northern Ireland

Wojciech Szczesny started in goal for Poland as they beat a stubborn Northern Ireland on Sunday afternoon.

Xhaka’s mum wears shirt supporting both sons as they play each other

Mama Xhaka opted for a shirt that blended both national flags of her sons in a manner reminiscent of half-and-half scarves.

Bellerín hails Cech, Rosicky, speaks about call up

Hector Bellerín has told UEFA that he would not have believed it possible that he would be at the Euros and that he found out he was included in the provisional squad through a relative who saw it on TV.

What was all the fuss about Granit Xhaka’s Switzerland performance? See for yourself here

Granit Xhaka made his first competitive appearance as an Arsenal player when Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 on Saturday. Watch his impressive performance here.

Watch: Aaron Ramsey individual highlights v Slovakia

Aaron Ramsey grabbed a vital assists as Wales beat Slovakia thanks to a Hal Robson-Kanu goal. Watch his hilights here.

Campbell out, Ospina benched

Joel Campbell and Costa Rica are heading home from the Copa America after the end of the group stages while David Ospina watched on from the bench as Colombia lost 3-2 to Joel’s team in Houston, Texas.

Saturday recap – England go Spursy, Rodriguez goes to Arsenal?

Everything worth talking about from Saturday.

Player focus: Xhaka – Tenacious, influential and convincing

Granit Xhaka made his 44th international appearnce against Albania in Saturday's Group A encounter - but all of the pre-match analysis surrounded the sibling rivalry between...

Wilshere gets 13 minutes as England get caught out

After crating a fuss by taking a player to the Euros who had hardly kicked a ball for his club all season, Roy Hodgson confounded people further by leaving him on the bench.

Ramsey and others manage to exist on same pitch as Bale

In the build-up to Wales v Slovakia it was most certainly the Gareth Bale show as far the BBC were concerned, but there were a few other players involved, one of them even plays for Arsenal.

Xhaka helps Switzerland make history

Granit Xhaka lined up alongside former Arsenal man Johan Djourou (Senderos was not included) as they defeated his brother’s Albania in the second game of this year’s Euros.

Koscielny: The fans will remember this

Laurent Koscielny said that the French fans will remember their victory over Romania for a long time after Dimitri Payet’s thunderbolt sealed the win for his country.

Alexis plays full 90 as Chile win dramatic Copa America game

In the midst of the euphoria over the start of the Euros, it’s easy to forget that we also have a few players in the States featuring in the Copa America.

Xhaka: I give my parents 80% of my wages

Granit Xhaka, and his brother Taulant have revealed that they still give a whopping 80% of their wages to their parents.

Watch: Giroud shoves Payet to the ground after he scores

Dimitri Payet left the pitch in tears on Friday night as he was subbed having won the opening game for France with an absolute screamer. So how did Olivier say thank you to his team mate?

Player focus: Giroud initially frustrating, but shows ‘mental strength’

Having been booed, heavily criticised and had his selection for the competition questioned, Olivier Giroud showed actual mental strength on a night that he, more than anyone, needed to be.

Giroud scores and Kos features in Euro 2016 opening game

Olivier Giroud had a big hand to play in France's 2-1 win against Romania in the opening game of Euro 2016.

Fabregas: Cech will be difficult to beat

Cesc Fabregas has praised his former team-mate, Petr Cech, ahead of Spain's Euro clash against the Czech Republic.

Rambo admits he’s been winding up the Arsenal players

Aaron Ramsey has admitted that he's enjoyed winding up his fellow Arsenal players over Wales' qualification to Euro 2016.

English fans back in trouble in France – is anyone surprised?

It looks like the lessons from the past have not been learnt, as there has been reports of trouble on Thursday night in Marseille.

Rodriguez: It would be exciting to play with Xhaka at Arsenal

Swiss defender Ricardo Rodriguez has admitted that it would be ‘nice’ to play with Granit Xhaka at Arsenal and if he did move he knows his roommate would be sorted as he looks set to leave Wolfsburg.

Watch: Cech meets kid who broke his arm catching ball he kicked

Petr Cech took 20 minutes out of his pre-euro preparation to spend time signing autographs and posing with photos after training.

11 new football rules you need to know ahead of the Euros

As the Euros get ready to start, many people haven’t realised that there have been a host of rule changes. Here are 11 of the 95 changes so you know what’s going on at least some of the time (although some are quite ridiculous)

Euro 2017 qualifiers update

With another batch of games played on Monday and Tuesday, the situation has become clearer and a couple of teams, including England, have made it through to the finals.
Gabriel and Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal

Kos: New players will allow us to reach another level

Laurent Kosicleny believes that some new players at Arsenal next season will allow the club to reach another level as they look to go one step further in the league than they did last season.

Xhaka on facing his brother at the Euros

Granit Xhaka is set to face his brother, Taulant, when the Euros kick-off with Switzerland and Albania both in Group A.

Bellerin gets third cap in poor Spain defeat

Hector Bellerin was a halftime substitute in Spain’s last game before the Euros but could not stop his side losing, embarrassingly, to Georgia.

Koscielny: Vardy doesn’t think in front of goal

Laurent Koscielny seems quite happy with the idea of Jamie Vardy rocking up at Arsenal next season as the captain-in-waiting sang his praises to the media.

Watch: Ospina makes brilliant save

David Ospina made a quite brilliant save for his country against Paraguay in the Copa America.

Watch: Alexis off to nightmare Copa America start

Alexis Sanchez played for Chile against Argentina in the early hours of Tuesday morning (UK time) and lost 2-1, continuing his national side's run of poor form.

Update: Women’s Euro 2017 qualifiers

We are in the FA WSL mid-season summer break and this is the time for the Euro 2017 qualification games. Here is the current situation group-by-group.
Wojciech Szczesny

Szczesny dropped v Lithuania

Wojciech Szczesny appeared to have been dropped for Poland's friendly match against Lithuania, which ended 0-0.

Look: Xhaka continues to be photogenic with Arsenal target

Granit Xhaka is on his way to France for Euro 2016 with his Swiss team-mates, including Arsenal target, Ricardo Rodriguez.

Koscielny happy with France goal

Laurent Koscielny has spoken to the French media following France's 3-0 win over Scotland and admitted that he's happy with his contribution.

Latest: Vardy got on the plane but decision WILL happen today (Monday)

David Ornstein, a.k.a. The Ornacle, hath spoken once again and he is standing by the claim that Jamie Vardy will reach a decision on whether he joins Arsenal or not later today (Monday).
Atletico Madrid's Belgian forward Yannick Ferreira Carrasco (R) celebrates after scoring a goal next to Atletico Madrid's French forward Antoine Griezmann (C) and Atletico Madrid's Spanish forward Fernando Torres (L) during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid at San Siro Stadium in Milan, on May 28, 2016. / AFP / PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU

Arsenal make enquiry for Carrasco, player immediately gets injured

Arsenal only have to look in the direction of a player and his leg will fall off (watch out, Jamie!) and it seems that this is exactly what has happened within hours of being linked with a £19.2m move for Atletico Madrid’s Yannick Carrasco.

Aaron Ramsey’s hair spoils as Wales crash v Sweden

Aaron Ramsey has lost his last game ahead of the Euros as Wales crashed 2-0 to Sweden.