Denmark missed out on playing at Euro 2016 by losing to Sweden in the playoffs and they will be eager to make amends here. They expectedly finished second in their qualifying group just behind the favourites Poland and four points ahead of Montenegro. They head into this game in good form as they have not lost any of their last ...

England confirmed their qualification for next year’s world cup without losing a game and they will be looking to strengthen as well as test new players and playing styles when they play two footballing giants Germany and Brazil in this international break. England will be missing several key players in this game after the likes of Harry Kane and Dele ...

Sweden were knocked off the Netherlands by goals difference to reach this stage. But they also had a solid home record as they won 4 of their 5 qualifying games at home, drawing the other to the Netherlands. These wins include a 6-0 bashing of Slovakia as well as an 8-0 win over Luxembourg and 2-1 win over eventual group ...

Croatia will be without Mateo Kovacic and Milan Badej for this game but midfield is an area where they have an abundance of talent with the likes of Luca Modric, Ivan Perisic and Ivan Rakitic all available for selection. Their interim manager will feel he needs to take them to the world cup if he wants to get the job ...

Northern Ireland have gradually made themselves a team that cannot be disrespected and they may be able see out the Swiss in this first leg of their world cup qualifiers. There were many who believed their performance at the last Euros was a fluke but Michael O’Neil’s side has proved them wrong as they are on the brink of qualifying ...