Steph Houghton and Jill Scott make the grade.

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Cook: England Won't Take Risk With Swann

England aren't willing to risk playing Graeme Swann in the Champions Trophy if it puts his Ashes participation at risk.

Gatland: Reality Check For Lions

British and Irish Lions head coach Warren Gatland admits the side have been given "a reality check" after they lost their unbeaten Australia tour record today.

Olympic Gold Medalist Sophie Hosking Retires

Olympic gold medalist Sophie Hosking has announced her retirement from rowing at the age of 27.

Stuart Pearce to leave England Under-21 role

The FA have informed England Under-21 manager Stuart Pearce that his contract will not be renewed at the end of this month.

Lions Beaten 14-12 by ACT Brumbies

The British and Irish Lions have suffered their first defeat in their tour of Australia.

Kinnear Appointed Newcastle's Director Of Football

Newcastle United have confirmed former manager Joe Kinnear as the club's new director of football on a three-year contract.

Sunderland football club host a Presidential visit.

Sunderland AFC welcomed His Excellency Dk. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, President of the United Republic of Tanzania.

Australia Dumped Out Of ICC Champions Trophy

Australia's troubled summer continued at the Oval, where they were knocked out of the Champions Trophy in a 20-run defeat to Sri Lanka.

Beckham Back In China

David Beckham has arrived in China for a week-long trip as the country's first ambassador of football.