WELCOME TO INTERNATIONAL REDS
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5 Oct, 2017
MICKI KICKS THINGS OFF
Henrikh Mkhitaryan's Armenia are in action at 17:00 BST today when facing Czech Republic in Group C. Later on, England host Slovenia before the South American qualifiers.
LUKAKU A DOUBT FOR BELGIUM
Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has suggested Romelu Lukaku is struggling with a slight ankle knock, and could miss Saturday's clash with Bosnia and Herzegovina, though he could feature against Cyprus on Tuesday. Martinez said: "Romelu has worked separately. We will make a decision about him on Friday but I think it will be difficult. Romelu would like to join in, but he must be fully recovered."
TOURE NAMED IVORY COAST ASSISTANT BOSS
Former Liverpool and Arsenal defender Kolo Toure has been named Ivory Coast's new assistant manager ahead of their crucial World Cup qualifier with Mali. Eric Bailly is set to win his 23rd cap for the Elephants at Mali's National Stadium in Bamako on Friday night.
O'HARA TRAINS WITH SENIOR IRELAND SQUAD
United's 21-year-old keeper Kieran O'Hara has trained with Martin O'Neill's senior Republic of Ireland squad this week ahead of their crunch World Cup qualifiers with Moldova and Wales.
JONES WITHDRAWS FROM ENGLAND DUTY
One Red who won't be in action for England tonight is Phil Jones, who returned to the club on Monday after pulling out of the squad through injury. The defender played in both of the Three Lions' victories over Malta and Slovakia last month.
GUIDE TO THE INTERNATIONALS
The second international break of 2017/18 is upon us and no fewer than 14 United players have left the club to represent their countries in World Cup qualifiers. See which Reds could be in action and when in our comprehensive guide.
