Manchester City have lodged an appeal after the FA’s guilty verdict in their financial case, with the governing body warning of major implications for the integrity of the game. England players at the club are said to be concerned about their futures, according to Thomas Tuchel. Erling Haaland continues to be linked with a possible move to Barcelona if the situation at City worsens.

On the pitch, attention turns to Saturday’s Nations League fixtures. England travel to Croatia looking to build on their 2-0 win in Czechia, where Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane scored. Spain host Czech Republic later in the evening. Pickford’s place is under scrutiny, with James Trafford pushing for a start.

In transfer gossip, Real Madrid are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah, Liverpool are tracking teenage midfielder Gilberto Mora, and several Serie A clubs are watching Liverpool’s Federico Chiesa. The Premier League returns next weekend after the international break.