VIDEO: World Football Focus

Dan Walker and Mark Lawrenson discuss this season’s race for a coveted spot in the Premier League top four, while Manchester United’s Rio Ferdinand talks about John Terry after the Chelsea defender was stripped of the England captaincy.

Healy aims to fill Jelavic void

David Healy is confident he can rise to the challenge of filling the void left by Nikica Jelavic at Ibrox.

New signings can lift us – Moyes

Everton boss David Moyes hopes signing Nikica Jelavic and Steven Pienaar on deadline day will help his side have a strong second half of the season.

Fabio Capello’s captaincy choices

BBC Sport looks at six possible candidates to lead England on the field at Euro 2012 and beyond

Gerrard ‘obvious captain choice’

Former England manager Graham Taylor says Steven Gerrard should replace John Terry as the national team’s captain.

Turner cool on Wales possibility

Ben Turner will not consider an international career with Wales until he is contacted by Wales boss Chris Coleman.

Hughes eager to pair new strikers

Manager Mark Hughes backs new strikers Djibril Cisse and Bobby Zamora to carry QPR clear of the drop.

Villas-Boas defiant over Mourinho

Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has told Jose Mourinho to forget a return to Chelsea

Dons’ Fyvie targets England move

Aberdeen boss Craig Brown looks to strengthen his squad further while admitting Fraser Fyvie wants a move to England.

Blayney wary of buoyant Crusaders

Linfield goalkeeper Alan Blayney is predicting a tight tussle with inform Crusaders in Saturday’s Premiership encounter at Windsor Park.