Chelsea keeper Courtois, Man Utd midfielder Fellaini out of Belgium team

All eyes will again be on Kylian Mbappe when France take on Spain in Paris on Tuesday (8pm, ITV4). Chief among them was his national team coach Didier Deschamps, who said this month he sees “details” of France great Thierry Henry in Mbappe’s game. Spain striker Diego Costa told Telefoot: “If he continues to progress at this rate, he is a phenomenon. Umtiti, who joined Barcelona in the summer, is looking forward to facing the best Spain has to offer. “Spain have been one of the best teams for years, we know their quality.” Spain have won 15 of the 34 previous meetings between the sides, with France winning 12.

Chelsea in ‘pole position’ to sign Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton this summer, according to a report from Chris Bascombe of The Telegraph. Southampton are expecting to receive bids in excess of £50million for van Dijk in the summer and according to Bascombe, Antonio Conte’s Blues are leading the race to sign him. © Stephen Pond/Getty Images Sport Stephen Pond/Getty Images Sport Liverpool, Manchester City and numerous other clubs are said to be interested in van Dijk but according to Bascombe, Chelsea are the side most likely to get him.

Manchester City have copped a £35,000 fine for failing to control their players. The sanction comes after the recent 1-1 draw with Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium on March 19 which saw the visitors awarded a penalty in the 50th minute. It is the second £35,000 fine for City this after they were penalised for a similar offence against Chelsea on December 3.

Jose Mourinho has declared that he has “matured” as a manager, despite making a thinly-veiled dig at his counterpart Pep Guardiola in the same interview. Jose Mourinho has declared that he has “matured” as a manager, despite making a thinly-veiled dig at his counterpart Pep Guardiola in the same interview. The Manchester United manager believes he is currently “more peaceful” than in previous years, particularly during the early days of his managerial career. “Mourinho the man tries to be the opposite of the manager. “Maybe in the future I have to be smarter and choose another club in another country where everybody is champion.

Phil Jagielka insists injuries to Seamus Coleman and Ramiro Funes Mori haven’t dented Everton’s focus or confidence as they prepare for two big games in four days. And while Jagielka says thoughts will be with their absent teammates, the Club captain won’t let heads drop at a vital stage of the campaign. It’s something to look forward to, it’s a massive week ahead and the excitement will build as it gets closer to Saturday lunchtime. “If we can have a really positive week and really kick on there’s potential to knock on the door for the places above us. Watch the full video above or by visiting the ‘Video’ section of the Official Everton App.