The Republic of Ireland is likely to take part in a new tournament involving England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
The Scottish and Welsh associations have expressed their interest in a return of the Home Nations Championship , Vauxall are eager to come on board as a sponsor to the revived tournament
That could be bad news for the Carling Nations cup due to take place this year with Ireland, Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland all involved
Discussions have taken place between the F.A. and F.A.I and both parties are said to be happy with how they are progressing, the Republic of Ireland were not part of the original line up for the Home nations tournament which was last played in 1984
Meanwhile,
Non-league Crawley Town have booked their place in the next round of the FA Cup after dumping Derby County out of the competition
The Blue Square Premier minnows will now face Torquay in the fourth-round after a dramatic 2-1 victory at Broadfield Stadium
In the Scottish Cup, Rangers beat Kilmarnock 3-0 in their fourth-round tie at Ibrox
Tonight West Ham host Birmingham in the Carling Cup semi final first leg, kick off is at 7.45
Blues boss Alex McLeish says they’ll take a cautious approach
