STEPHEN HUNT is targeting nothing less than a win from the Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Cyprus in Nicosia on Saturday.

RANGERS midfielder Steven Davis believes Northern Ireland are on the rise because of the bond between management and players.

JERMAIN DEFOE insists he never doubted he had the class to be an effective England player.

TERRY BUTCHER believes Scotland boss George Burley is bearing up well under the pressure of having to reach the World Cup play-offs in order to save his job.