Julen Lopetegui’s side continue their preparations for the tournament in Russia, where they are set to face Portugal, Iran and Morocco

The striker is tempted to stay back with Real Kashmir for the I-League but an ISL contract would be a bigger step forward next season…

The 22-year-old striker is aiming for the top of the game and the Germany icon is backing him to fulfil his dream

The Chelsea attacker has put pressure on his team-mates to live up to expectation at the World Cup and is excited to face England in the group stage

The squad assembles in New Delhi next month before flying out Down Under where they will face two A-League sides…

• Rafael Nadal v Juan Martín del Potro to follow
• Murray to decide on Queen’s and Wimbledon next week
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1.12pm BST

Second set: Cecchinato* 5-7, 3-2 Thiem (*denotes server): Thiem has a sniff at 15-30 and a pungent drop shot from Cecchinato allows the Austrian to claim two break points. Cecchinato wipes them both out, though, volleying and then serving well. The game goes to deuce and again Cecchinato clambers to safety.

1.08pm BST

Second set: Cecchinato 5-7, 2-2 Thiem* (*denotes server): Thiem’s finding it a breeze on serve. As long as that remains the case, it’s hard to see him losing.

• Fixture changes will lead to a 10-day break in February
• Move is designed to help England at major tournaments

A winter break will come into force in the Premier League for a first time in the 2019-20 season in a move the Football Association believes will help England to succeed at future World Cups and European Championships.

The governing body has agreed to move the FA Cup fifth round to midweek and scrap replays, while one round of the Premier League will now be straddled over two weekends. The changes will accommodate a 10-day break in February and bring the Premier League into line with other leading divisions around Europe.

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• Fly-half signs two-year contract at French club
• Ulster contract was terminated after review into his behaviour

The Ireland fly-half Paddy Jackson has joined Perpignan on a two-year deal.

Jackson’s contract with the Irish Rugby Football Union and Ulster was terminated in April following a review into his behaviour after the 26-year-old was acquitted on rape charges.