Calls are growing for Karim Benzema to earn a recall for France - four years after earning the last of his 81 caps. He's been exiled since his involvement in blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena.

Thierry Henry believes 'amazing' Gareth Southgate can lead England to Euro 2020 glory on home soil next summer. The former France striker won the tournament back in 2000.

Toni Kroos scored twice as Germany secured their place at Euro 2020 with a resounding 4-0 win over Belarus, which leaves Joachim Low's side top of Group C ahead of second placed Netherlands.

Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema has threatened to switch his international allegiance after not being called up to the French squad again.

Portugal booked their place at Euro 2020 with a hard-fought 2-0 victory at Luxembourg.

Cristiano Ronaldo took his career tally to 99 international goals on Sunday as Portugal qualified for the 2020 European Championship with a 2-0 win against Luxembourg.

The 16-year-old midfielder earned countless plaudits after a mature all-round display against Thomas Tuchel's side, and has reportedly drawn the attentions of the Ligue 1 champions and Arsenal.

Mastermind sporting director Luis Campos, the man behind the rise of Monaco and the rejuvenation of Lille, has opened the door on the possibility of joining Jose Mourinho at Tottenham.

PETE JENSON: Zinedine Zidane may have been able to reignite the debate on whether France are foolish to overlook in-form Karim Benzema - but it would take something huge to bring change.

The Ligue 2 side mourned the 'tragic day' as Julan died in the car crash as they shared the news on social media, leading to a number of tributes across French football.

EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: The Spurs captain has been missing since sustaining a serious elbow injury in the 3-0 loss to Brighton in October but he has now returned to light training.

SPECIAL REPORT BY DANIEL MATTHEWS IN LYON: To many in France, the 32-year-old is a footballing pariah. At Real Madrid, however, Benzema is approaching immortality.

As far as bizarre injury treatments go, Marseille striker Dario Benedetto's remedy for a head injury sustained against Amiens is right up there. The Argentine was bizarrely given a swimming cap.

Zinedine Zidane was sensationally shown red in the 2006 World Cup final after headbutting Italy defender Marco Materazzi in extra time. Fabio Cannavaro went on to lift the trophy in Berlin.

It's 20 years since Russell Watson topped the charts with his debut album, The Voice, announcing himself to the world as the owner of the finest larynx this side of Luciano Pavarotti

By and large, I rather admire the film career carved out by Steve Coogan, an actor to whom there's always been more than the admittedly ridiculously funny Alan Partridge.

It's rare that a prequel matches its progenitor, but Better Call Saul has gradually, at times achingly slo-o-o-wly, proved the equal of parent show Breaking Bad .

Caroline was a mate of mine. We weren't close friends, but we got on well, frequently met up at showbiz bashes, and exchanged irregular text messages about life and the universe

House Of Glass flows with the amazing clarity and delicacy of a fine novel. By the end, I was completely wrapped up in the sharply contrasting characters of the Glass family

This blockbuster podcast began as a spin-off to QI. Every week, four of Stephen Fry's mythical elves huddle around a mic to reveal remarkable trivia they have uncovered in their research.

Noughts + Crosses is an adaptation of Malorie Blackman's novel for young adults, so why it's being shown on a Thursday at 9pm rather than in the Doctor Who slot, I cannot say

If you've ever wondered how the 1990 movie Pretty Woman, which made a fairytale romcom out of a rich-man-meets-prostitute premise, would fare in the age of #MeToo - well, this production won't help.

Every week on this fun new podcast by Susannah Constantine (of Trinny fame), a guest digs into his or her relationship with their wardrobe.

Amazingly, this is the first exhibition of Aubrey Beardsley's work at the Tate since 1923.

For the most part, Kate Fall regards her role as a memoirist as an extension of her job as gatekeeper: to present the polished face of the Cameron administration to the world

Comedian Perkins rustles up a celebrity guest and indulges in 'good old-fashioned conversation' for an hour or so. Her interviewees range from podcast king Adam Buxton to economist Tim Harford.

James Blunt messaged me. He owns a pub in Chelsea and wasn't sure if he should close it after the Prime Minister said he was 'suggesting', not ordering, people to avoid pubs

Every week on this big-hearted podcast, singer Jessie Ware and her mum Lennie invite a celebrity guest to Ware's home in east London to chew the fat and tuck into a three-course meal.

Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins star as hitmen in their first ever scripted comedy. Weds, Sky One, 10pm

Covid-19 may have come from China but its spread has been horrifyingly global.

At 60, Eve Laing is a famous artist in crisis. She's working on what she believes is a masterpiece, but her marriage has ended in divorce.

Why are conspiracy theories so hard to suppress? What is the meaning of nothing? These are some of the questions raised in brainy podcast The Anthill.

Each week, peppy comedians Stevie Martin and Tessa Coates offer advice about how to thrive as a millennial adult.

Connoisseurs of short stories that pack an emotional punch will find plenty to admire in this fine new collection. The leitmotif is desperation but Kennedy is mistress of many moods.

Rosé days are just around the corner.

For better or worse, the pandemic has sent many of us back to our family units, and this podcast could be a lifeline to those looking to detoxify dynamics at home.

Quiz, which told the story of Charles Ingram, who was convicted of cheating on Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? in 2001, was a joy and a hoot. And also deeply fascinating

Alexandra Shulman is British Vogue's longest-serving editor. Between 1992 and 2017 she oversaw the magazine's rise to a record circulation.

Captain Tom Moore passed his 100 laps but vowed to keep going: 'I'll continue walking as long as people are generous enough to donate to the NHS.'

Comedian Katherine Ryan admits to being a late adopter who didn't think podcasts would take off. Now she's launched her own, and it's kookily addictive.

In his new podcast series, the cult documentary-maker Louis Theroux calls up people that he finds interesting and wouldn't necessarily get to interview in normal life.

Identity politics, extreme exercise and tattoos are among the fads skewered in Shriver's tale of ageing Boomers. It centres on Serenata and Remington, whose marriage is rock-solid.

The 22-year-old billionaire isn't quite ready to 'put a title on their relationship,' but the couple have been spending a lot of time together and don't see other people, according to TMZ sources.

Kylie Jenner's swanky Kylie Skin brand sells a $32 sunscreen oil. But the cosmetics CEO traded her spendy SPF for a more wallet-friendly drugstore option during her recent vacation to Palm Springs.

She's stuck in Abu Dhabi and unable to get a flight back into the United States due to the coronavirus outbreak. And Jordyn Woods proved she was taking full advantage of her extended stay.

Kylie Jenner revealed on Tuesday that she was missing vacation times before the coronavirus outbreak. The 22-year-old shared some throwback photos from her trip to Turks and Caicos.

In addition to adding temporary tattoos to her daughter Stormi Webster, the icon has been baking a 'cookie pie' and also sticking crystals in the wax of her burning candle.

The mother to Stormi was seen chatting with her sister in one of their mansions as she wore all black. The cosmetics queen said she needed help.

Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner still found a way to bond on Monday through some good baking. The two Keeping Up With the Kardashian stars each made an iced lemon bundt cake.

Kendall Jenner took her purple 1960 Cadillac Eldorado convertible out for a spin with the top down with her BFF Fai Khadra. They drove down LA's iconic Mulholland Drive.