Tearful Smith switches allegiance to the Netherlands

Not every successful career starts spectacularly well but Andoni Iraola's journey to Liverpool will take some beating. Seven years ago, he was sacked from his first job in management after a winless streak in the Cypriot top division with AEK Larnaca.

As football has evolved, so have routes into football management.

Defender Antonee Robinson says speculation over USA manager Mauricio Pochettino's future has not affected the team's preparations for their Concacaf Nations League campaign.

The publisher of Usman Khawaja's autobiography denies his promotional tour has been cancelled but says there have been "adjustments" to the schedule.