Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has thanked Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger for their role in the signing of Alexander Hleb.
Alan Curbishley is tipped to succeed Martin O'Neill as new Aston Villa manager, according to the latest reports.
England manager Fabio Capello has been encouraged by Wayne Rooney's recent rise in form ahead of Friday's opening Euro 2012 qualifier against Bulgaria.