UCL live blog: Arsenal visit Atalanta, Barcelona go to Monaco

France captain Kylian Mbappé will not be surprised if his broken nose is targeted in a tough physical battle against neighbours Belgium in the round of 16 at the European Championship in Duesseldorf on Monday.

As more young players suffered long-term injuries during this international break, it’s clear that football’s calendar has become too unforgiving.

Wayne Rooney said that “ambitious” Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady is “fully involved” in the club’s push for promotion to the Premier League.