Dyke: I don't agree with Wilshere

FA chairman Greg Dyke disagrees with Jack Wilshere's opinion that "only English players should play for England", but admits that a boundary must be drawn for international selection.

Walker Hails Townsend man-of-the-match performance

Kyle Walker has heaped praise on England and Tottenham team-mate Andros Townsend after the winger gave a man-of-the-match performance in his Three Lions debut.

Rooney: England Attack the Best

Roy Hodgson has five forwards to choose from for the crucial world cup qualifiers against Montengro and Poland - but it is the potential partnership with Daniel Sturridge that excites Rooney.

Wilshere: I wish Januzaj was English

Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has clarified comments he gave to the media regarding the Football Association's attempt to convince Manchester United winger Adnan Januzaj to play for England. 

David Moyes revealed on Sunday that the FA were keeping tabs on Januzaj - who is eligible to play for Belgium, Albania, Serbia and potentially Kosovo if they are granted Fifa affiliation - as he has yet to settle on which nation he wants to represent at international level. 

Asked his view on the matter, Wilshere suggested Januzaj should not be allowed to choose to play for England because he is "not English", comments that were distorted in the British media on Wednesday morning. 

Wilshere stated on his Twitter account: "Just to clarify a few things....again! Seems to be a trend in this country, poor journalism in my eyes! I wasn't referring to Janujaz...

"The question was should foreign players be allowed to play for England, and in my opinion I don't think they should! He is a great player...

"I wish he was English! I'm sure most of you agree with me even if some journalist are trying to make me look bad....again!"

Ramsey, Wenger receive awards

In-form Ramsey is Player of the Month while Arsene wins manager award
after a perfect September for Arsenal.

Ramsey scored four goals in as many leaguematches for the Gunners last month, including a
double away to Sunderland and strikes againstStoke and Swansea.

Wenger, meanwhile, led his side to the top of thetable with four consecutive wins in the top flight,
including a 1-0 triumph over bitter northLondon rivals Tottenham.

Gus Poyet appointed as Sunderland's new manager

Sunderland have confirmed the appointment of Gus Poyet as their new head coach.

The 45-year-old has agreed a two year contract with the Black Cats.

Poyet, who left Brighton in the summer, will be joined at the Stadium of Light by his backroom staff Mauricio Taricco and Charlie Oatway.

Sunderland chairman Ellis Short said: "We analysed a wide range of candidates and believe that Gus's track record, experience, commitment and passion make him the right man to take us forward.

"We welcome him to Sunderland."

Wilshere admits smoking 'mistake'

Arsenal Star Jack Wilshere admits he "made a mistake", after being picture smoking outside a London nightclub.

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger declared on Friday that he "disagreed completely with that behaviour" and, despite previous claims that the England international was holding the cigarette as part of a "dare", the 21-year-old has now accepted responsibility for his error of judgement.

"I made a mistake," Wilshere told the club's official website. "Players make mistakes. I'm not a smoker.

"I spoke with the boss and he asked me what happened, I explained to him, we sorted it out and he put me in the team and hopefully I repaid him [by scoring against West Brom].

"It's not [going to happen again]. I'm not a smoker so I think that will be my last one."

Manchester United reject Belgium call-up for Januzaj

Manchester United have turned down Belgium coach Marc Wilmot's attempt to call up talented winger Adnan Januzaj.

The Premier League champions insist the 18-year-old is not ready to make a decision on his international future after notching twice on his first league start for his domestic side.

"Manchester United told me that Januzaj has not made a decision to play for a national team yet, not for any country," Wilmots told reporters.

"We gave a clear signal [that we want him to play for Belgium] and now it's up to him. I will respect his choice."

Januzaj's stock has risen after scoring a match-winning double on his first start for United as David Moyes' side came from behind to beat Sunderland 2-1 on Saturday.

The winger is eligible to represent Albania, Turkey, Serbia and Belgium, but United do not want to rush the youngster’s decision.

England is another possibility for Januzaj, with manager Roy Hodgson confirming on the BBC’s 'Match of the Day' programme that talks are lined up regarding the youngster.

"It has to be seriously debated before we start re-nationalising players," Hodgson said. "But there's no doubt he's a real talent and we have our eyes on him. There's a lot still to be discussed."

Arsenal to Appeal Giroud's Red card

Arsenal FC has appealed Olivier Giroud's red card and are waiting for the FA's verdict on tuesday afternoon.

Olivier Giroud was sent off by refree Andre Marriner after a challange on Fulham's Stanislav Manolev but replay shows that he was going for the ball but the refree was relunctant to show him red after he have already sent off Steve Sidwell in the 12 minutes of the openning Game.