Wood relishing Everton test

Chris Wood is relishing the prospect of Leicester City's Premier League curtain-raiser against Everton on August 16. The New Zealand international was part of the squad that earned promotion to the top flight last season and he cannot wait to test himself against a side that finished fifth last season.

Owen backs Neville for England job

Michael Owen has backed Gary Neville to take the England job when Roy Hodgson's contract expires in 2016. England's poor FIFA World Cup campaign has sparked an inquest into the state of the national team and Hodgson has come in for some fierce criticism after their early exit in Brazil.