Manchester City right-back Bacary Sagna, 31, says he “boosted” his career by leaving Arsenal in the summer – (Daily Mail)
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has backed new captain Wayne Rooney, 28, to maintain the club’s soul, despite the departure of players who came through the youth system – (Manchester Evening News)
Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says he does not have enough alternative players for a “revolution” of the team that went out in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup – (Independent)
West Brom striker Saido Berahino, 21, has been backed to rediscover his form by England Under-21 coach Gareth Southgate – (Daily Star)
Liverpool centre-back Kolo Toure, 33, is happy to wait for his chance at Anfield, despite not being selected so far this season – (Liverpool Echo)