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Israel U21 v England U21 Israel U21 1 Kriaf 80′ England U21 0 11 June 2013 Last updated at 18:14 GMT Share this page print By Neil Johnston BBC Sport   England ended a miserable European Under-21 Championship campaign with a third straight defeat after Ofir Kriaf hit the winner for hosts Israel. Stuart Pearce's side were seeking a morale-boosting win after being knocked out at the group stage following defeats to Italy and Norway. But they finished bottom of Group...

11 June 2013 Last updated at 17:29 GMT Share this page print   Manchester City have confirmed the signing of winger Jesus Navas from Sevilla on a four-year deal. Navas, 27, passed a medical in New York to complete a deal worth an initial £14.9m, potentially rising to £15.9m over the course of his contract. "Manchester City is an exciting project and this is the right moment for me to take this step," he told the club's official website.  "I'm very happy with the opportunity...

11 June 2013 Last updated at 08:40 GMT Share this page print By Ben Smith BBC Sport   Celta Vigo striker Iago Aspas will undergo a medical with Liverpool on Tuesday as he completes the formalities of a £7m move to Anfield. Aspas arrived on Merseyside on Monday and has agreed personal terms on a deal that will see him become Brendan Rodgers's second signing of the summer. The uncapped 25-year-old scored 12 goals in 35 league games for Celta this season as they avoided relegation...

10 June 2013 Last updated at 22:00 GMT Share this page print By Phil McNulty Chief football writer Jose Mourinho says John Terry will stay as Chelsea club captain but has refused to be drawn on whether he wants to sign Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney. Terry, 32, was captain as Chelsea won two Premier League titles in Mourinho's first spell at Stamford Bridge. But he was not always selected by interim boss Rafael Benitez during an injury-troubled 2012-13 season. Mourinho...

10 June 2013 Last updated at 15:10 GMT Share this page print Sheffield United have appointed Everton coach David Weir as their new manager on a three-year deal. The 43-year-old had emerged over the weekend as the front runner to succeed Danny Wilson at Bramall Lane. This is a first managerial position for the former Hearts, Everton, Rangers and Scotland defender. "My first thoughts about the job are of excitement. I understand how privileged I am to be named manager here," Weir...

10 June 2013 Last updated at 13:19 GMT Share this page print   Jose Mourinho proclaimed that he is "the Happy One" on his return to Chelsea, adding that he is calmer and a better manager than he has ever been. The 50-year-old, who first managed the Blues between 2004 and 2007, was officially announced as Chelsea's new boss on 3 June. "I am the happy one," said Mourinho at a news conference. "Calmer? I believe so. I'm in the best moment of my career in terms of knowledge." He...

10 June 2013 Last updated at 12:42 GMT Share this page print QPR manager Harry Redknapp says he plans to stay at the relegated club despite speculation about his future. Redknapp, who took over last November, recently indicated that he would walk away if the R's board did not allow him to sign the players he wanted. But he said: "I am committed to QPR. I want to do well for the club and I want to take it back where it belongs - in the Premier League. "It will be a difficult task...

10 June 2013 Last updated at 09:56 GMT Share this page print Former Sunderland and Ipswich Town keeper Marton Fulop is recovering after having a tumour removed from his arm. The Hungarian, who played for Greek club Asteras Tripoli last season, is undergoing post-operative treatment. "I am sure that after a few months I will be ready both physically and mentally to continue playing football," the 30-year-old said in a statement. "I'd like to train between treatment courses, as the...

9 June 2013 Last updated at 17:18 GMT Share this page print   Football Association chairman David Bernstein says he has been "impressed" with Stuart Pearce ahead of talks on the England Under-21 coach's future. Pearce is out of contract at the end of the month and a decision on whether he will continue in the role is expected to be made in the next two weeks. He and his players have been criticised  following England's early exit at the European Under-21 Championship. But...

9 June 2013 Last updated at 10:24 GMT Share this page print   Former England manager Graham Taylor says the success of the Premier League is hindering England's national team. The England Under-21s exited the European Championship at the group stage on Saturday. Research has shown that the playing time of English players under the age of 21 in the Premier League has fallen to its lowest-ever level. Continue reading the main story “If Manuel Pellegrini comes in, I'll be amazed...