It's the International break and the World Cup qualifiers are once again upon us.

England face Montenegro and possibly Poland without the injured Ashley Cole. Kieran Gibbs of Arsenal takes his place in the squad and Leighton Baines is expected to fill the left back position. 

Wales go into their ties with Macedonia and Belgium knowing that Craig Bellamy will retire from International football after the two qualifiers. In a 15 year International career, Bellamy, aged 34 has so far won 76 caps and scored 19 Goals. 

Northern Ireland face Azerbaijan and Israel without Josh Magennis. The Aberdeen striker is replaced by Rangers forward Andy Little after withdrawing with a knee injury.

Scotland are assessing a thigh injury sustained by Ikechi Anya ahead of their qualifier with Croatia. They are already without the injured Shaun Maloney and Steven Fletcher and the suspended Steven Whittaker. The match at Hampden ends the qualifying campaign for Scotland.

The Republic of Ireland have called up Leeds Midfielder Paul Green and Bournemouth keeper Stephen Henderson for the games against Germany and Kazakhstan. They replace Jon Walters and Kieran Westwood who have groin injury and shoulder injury respectively. Charlton keeper Rob Elliot replaces Birmingham keeper Darren Randolph who also has a shoulder injury.