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England's World Cup qualification can provide a lift for Manchester United, manager David Moyes said.

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke will not be satisfied until the Premier League club has ended a barren run dating back to 2005.

The English Football Association says the old rivals are set to play on Nov. 19 at Wembley Stadium, where England beat Germany in the 1966 World Cup final.

The World Player of the Year did not join up with Argentina, who had already secured their place at next year's World Cup finals in Brazil.

In 1973, England needed to beat Poland at Wembley Stadium in their final World Cup qualifier and the same scenario presents itself 40 years on.

Colombia will end a 16-year wait for a place in the World Cup finals if they get a point when they host Chile on Friday.

England will qualify for the 2014 World Cup finals if they beat Montenegro and Poland in their final two Group H qualifiers.

Ravel Morrison's skillful solo goal for West Ham completed a 3-0 victory over Tottenham in style as a 14-year wait for a win at their London rival.

Totti scored twice as Roma moved five points clear at the top of Serie A with a 3-0 victory over fourth-placed Inter Milan at the San Siro.

Germany coach Joachim Loew has opted not to recall the in-form Stefan Kiessling for his side's two remaining World Cup qualifiers.

Giggs says there is no excuse for Manchester United's poor start to the season and insists the players, not manager David Moyes, are to blame.

Giggs will register a record 145th appearance in Champions League, moving him ahead of former Real Madrid striker Raul in the appearance list.

Barcelona are preparing to unleash Neymar on Celtic in the Champions League, hoping the Brazilian can inspire them in the absence of Messi.

Massimo Gobbi scored a late equalizer as Parma snatched a 2-2 draw at Fiorentina in the Italian league.

Messi netted his league-leading eighth goal to open in the 21st minute, but he asked to be replaced eight minutes later after hurting his leg.

The Italian was not happy with his team's performance in the 2-1 win at Elche on Wednesday.