From the Back Pages, August 29: Fazio still belongs to us! Sevilla rage as Spurs unveil latest signing

The draw for the group stage of the Champions League has taken place, with the four English teams - Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester City - being handed tough matches but not being entered into any ‘groups of death’. (The Independent)

Whenever things are going well at White Hart Lane, Tottenham supporters rise as one to remind their great rivals they are back in the game. (Daily Mail)

Wayne Rooney was confirmed as England’s new captain today as Roy Hodgson selected four uncapped players in his squad for the forthcoming matches against Norway and Switzerland. (The Times)

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says Angel di Maria can ‘accelerate’ the team’s revival. Louis van Gaal says he has judged all Man Utd’s players and will bring new signings in and get rid of players he no longer wants this week. (The Telegraph)

Alastair Cook disappointed by criticism from ‘so-called friend’ Graeme Swann. (The Guardian)

Ron Dennis has admitted his “try harder” jibe to ace racer Jenson Button was not malicious but a “soft wake up call”. (The Mirror)