Kalvin Phillips is set to be handed an England call-up by Gareth Southgate for March’s friendly matches, according to reports.

Everton midfielder Andre Gomes says he refused to count the number of days he was out injured during his recuperation after making his return to action.

Oliver Norwood says Sheffield United are relishing the prospect of potentially qualifying for European football this season.

AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer says he is relishing the opportunity to play with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, despite his demanding personality.

Scoring a goal is the best feeling in football so it must be awful for players when their seemingly legitimate strikes are disallowed.

Bayern Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says Philippe Coutinho still has plenty to prove before making a full-time switch from Barcelona.

Granit Xhaka admits he would have to “think twice” if he was offered the Arsenal captaincy once again.

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool’s game against West Ham on Monday night is a chance to “immediately strike back” following their midweek Champions League defeat.

Lazio manager Simone Inzaghi says the togetherness of his squad is the reason why they are only one point off the top of the Serie A table.

Schalke defender Jonjoe Kenny says the reaction of the fans was incredible after being beaten 5-0 at home to Leipzig on Saturday.