VAR to be used at Nations League finals between England, Portugal, Netherlands and Switzerland
Video Assistant Referees (VAR) will be used at the Nations League finals this week.UEFA announced the system will be used during the competition involving England, the Netherlands, Switzerland and Portugal.VAR will be used for the first time in a UEFA national tournamentGetty1
VAR will be used for the first time in a UEFA national tournament
A VAR team will be based at each stadium to support the referee and check for clear and obvious errors relating to goals, red cards, penalty box incidents or mistaken identity.It follows the successful introduction of the technology in the Champions League knockout stages and Europa League final.

LIVE ON talkSPORT

talkSPORT is your home of live football! Here's what's coming up on talkSPORT and talkSPORT 2...
  • Portugal vs Switzerland (Wednesday, 7:45pm) talkSPORT
  • Netherlands vs England (Thursday, 7:45pm) talkSPORT
  • France vs South Korea (Friday, 8pm) talkSPORT
  • Denmark vs Republic of Ireland (Friday, 7:45pm) talkSPORT 2
  • Croatia vs Wales (Saturday, 2pm) talkSPORT
  • England vs Scotland (Sunday, 5pm) talkSPORT
It will be the first time VAR has been used in a national competition run by UEFA.The head coaches of each of four teams involved were briefed in April on the use of VAR at the finals by UEFAs chief refereeing officer Roberto Rosetti.England head coach Gareth Southgate said: “We had positive experiences of VAR in the World Cup.“My feeling both internationally and domestically is that, in the main, the big decisions have been right. The purpose of using VAR is to help the referees so I think it has been a help. “You will never get a system that is 100 per cent fail-safe but the key decisions that are clear and obvious have been rectified. For me, that is a positive.”The Nations League finals get under way on Wednesday evening with Portugal and Switzerland facing off in the first semi-final; the Netherlands and England clash a day later to determine the second finalist.Both the third-place play-off and final take place on Sunday – and talkSPORT brings you full commentary of all four matches from the first ever Nations League finals tournament.
Brighton players celebrate their last-gasp equaliser following David Martin’s blunder

Real Madrid's lengthy reign as Champions League kings came to an end at the hands of an inspired Ajax, as the Dutch masters ripped apart their Spanish hosts in an incredible last 16 second leg at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid vs. Ajax Amsterdam - Football Match Report
The Class of 92 enjoyed every minute of the victory

Football News Paul Ince declares his choice for next Manchester United manager Man United legend Paul Ince believes that Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is the man for the permanent job at
Jaap Stam backs Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino for
Veteran midfielder Milner has revealed why he couldn’t wear red as a child
Liverpool 4-3 Crystal Palace: Mohamed Salah goals brings
Liverpool have had an average Premier League position of 4.72

Sunderland AFC news and transfers RECAP - Black Cats 'in talks' with Celtic winger; Leadbitter latest. Welcome to the live blog bringing you all the news and gossip from Sunderland AFC during the
Latest Sunderland Transfer News and Rumours - Last Word on
Michael Flynn is a hero to Newport fans

Welcome to the Evening Standard's LIVE blog dedicated to the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip. Manchester United wrapped up a deal for Swansea starlet Daniel James last week and will now
Transfer News LIVE: Man Utd, Arsenal and Liverpool gossip
Spurs have had an average Premier League position of 8
Manchester United transfer news: Ander Herrera 'will' sign
Bennett (left) and his team-mates took a selfie at the stadium before kick-off

Brendan Rodgers believes Steven Gerrard has excelled as Rangers boss despite suffering a first defeat of the season in the Old Firm derby on Sunday. Olivier Ntcham's second-half goal from a
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard dampens expectations after
Jack in action during Rangers’ Europa League match against Villarreal at Ibrox

'He oozes class' - West Ham United supporters impressed with Samir Nasri on his debut against Birmingham Posted on March 1, 2019 It's been 18 months since Samir Nasri last took to a football pitch to play a professional match but West Ham supporters are already convinced they have made a shrewd acquisition.
Insider: Toni Martinez and Samir Nasri among players set to
Thibaut Courtois was signed by Real Madrid in the summer

West Ham transfer window gossip: Five midfielders Hammers could sign, including Chelsea and Tottenham stars Posted on March 1, 2019 Manuel Pellegrini will be aiming to strengthen his West Ham United squad this month.
The bargain transfer fee West Ham can pay to sign Andre Gomes
Klopp’s side finished as Champions League runners up to Real Madrid last year

Unai Emery's Arsenal take on Blackpool in the FA Cup this weekend The Spaniard has been asked about his rumoured interest in Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas and Arsenal's illustrious history in this weekend's competition. Here's every word from Emery at his pre-match press conference.
Unai Emery's Arsenal press conference: Keylor Navas transfer
Can Anthony Martial get on the scoresheet again for Manchester United.
Transfer news: Manchester City and Manchester United to do
Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo says his side will go to Wembley to compete

Chelsea transfer news: Gonzalo Higuain could leave AC Milan and seal move in coming hours; Morata, who has flopped since joining for an initial £58m in the summer of 2017, is set to join Atletico Madrid on loan. While talks are being held with Monaco over a permanent switch for Batshuayi.
NewsNow: Chelsea Transfer News & Rumours news
Ibrahimovic has been impressed with Lindelof’s recent displays
Rangers vs Celtic: Ibrox side have no plans to give arch


Marko Arnautovic is set to stay at West Ham United after a €40million (£36million) offer to sign him was withdrawn by a Chinese Super League club. Although the identity of the club has not been
West Ham confident Marko Arnautovic will stay at the club as
Insigne struck in the dying moments

Ben Foster responds to Watford captain Troy Deeney's jibes that he 'eats s**t, trains twice a week and is f***ing unbelievable' turns up on a Saturday and is fucking unbelievable"
Ben Foster: 0 stars on RateIt - Celebrity and Famous Ratings