Wednesday's friendlies:
England v Uruguay 2005 GMT
Northern Ireland v Estonia 2000 GMT
Republic of Ireland 0-0 Sweden 1930 GMT
Scotland v Switzerland 2000 GMT
Wales v Paraguay 2000 GMT
Goalflashes and major incidents (all times GMT):
2001: The national anthems are being played at a packed Anfield where England are minutes away from kick-off against Uruguay.
2000: Wales and Paraguay are on the pitch at the Millennium Stadium - which is very sparsely populated indeed.
1955: With 20 minutes gone, the Republic are still looking for the breakthrough. Andreas Isaksson has been the busier of the two keepers, but has so far held out.
1945: The Republic of Ireland have made a good start against the Swedes, putting the visitors' defence under pressure. Their best early chance comes as Andreas Isaksson's punched clearance from Damien Duff's cross hits Stephen Elliott, but the ball rolls wide.
1940: Scotland boss Walter Smith names James McFadden and Kenny Miller up front, while Wigan midfielder Gary Teale is on the bench, meaning he has an opportunity to make his debut for the national team.
The Scotland team in full is: Gordon, Dailly, Weir, Webster, Graham Alexander, Fletcher, Ferguson, Gary Caldwell, Quashie, Miller, McFadden.
1934: KICK OFF Republic of Ireland 0-0 Sweden
The match is underway in front of a 44,000 sell-out crowd in Dublin.
1925: The stands are packed at Lansdowne Road and there is a real buzz as new captain Robbie Keane leads out Steve Staunton's Republic of Ireland side for the first time to take on Sweden.
1913: Wales name Lewin Nyatanga in their starting line-up, making him the country's youngest international. Veteran Paul Jones will play in goal, with Ryan Giggs and Craig Bellamy leading the front line.
The Wales team in full is: Jones, Edwards, Ricketts, Gabbidon, J Collins, Nyatanga, Fletcher, Bellamy, Koumas, Davies, Giggs.
1900: Ivan Sproule of Hibernian gets his first start for Northern Ireland, while Maik Taylor is skipper as Aaron Hughes is out injured.
The Northern Ireland team in full is: Taylor, Duff, McAuley, Craigan, Capaldi, Baird, Brunt, Davis, Sproule, Healy, Quinn
1845: Fans of England, Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales are starting to fill the grounds ahead of Wednesday night's friendlies.
The Republic will be first to kick off at 1930 against Sweden - who face England in the group stages of the World Cup.
England have already announced their team to play Uruguay: Robinson, Neville, Terry, Ferdinand, Bridge, Beckham, Carrick, Gerrard, Cole, Rooney, Bent.
And the Republic of Ireland team to play Sweden is: Given, J O'Brien, A O'Brien, R Dunne, Harte, Elliot, Reid, O'Shea, Duff, Keane, Doyle
(BBC)
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