Theo Walcott believes he is ready for the challenge of playing for England and is confident of answering his critics when he takes to the field on Friday night for the Euro 2012 qualifier with Bulgaria (8/1 to beat the Three Lions).

Tottenham have been drawn with defending champions Inter Milan (14/1 in 2010-11 Champions Outright) in the group stages of the 2010-11 Champions League.

Harry Redknapp said he always believed Tottenham were capable of reaching the Champions League after seeing his side (40/1 – Champions League outright) overturn a 3-2 first-leg defeat to beat Young Boys 4-0 and reach the group stages of the competition.

Fulham boss Mark Hughes believes there is still a chance that goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer could remain at the club this season (Fulham 1/3 to beat Port Vale in Carling Cup).

Tottenham Hotspur have completed the signing of former Arsenal (11/2 to win the Premier League) captain William Gallas on a one-year-deal.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has laughed off criticism of his decision to pursue William Gallas who looks set to move to White Hart Lane after leaving Arsenal (Spurs 11/4 for a top-four finish).

Arsenal (4/9 for a Top 4 Finish) will be without Samir Nasri for the next month after the midfielder was told by medics that he needs a knee operation.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has given the Gunners a boost ahead of their season-opener with Liverpool by signing a new deal at the Emirates Stadium (Arsenal 19/10 to beat Liverpool).

Chelsea (13/8 to win the Premier League) boss Carlo Ancelotti says the Premier League could be a five-horse race, and that the Blues will have to be better than last season to finish top of the pile again.

Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has revealed star striker Fernando Torres could yet be fit to play against Arsenal on Sunday as the Reds aim to kick off their season with an important win at Anfield (Liverpool 11/8, Arsenal 9/5, Draw 23/10 – match betting).