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Wales coach Robert Page said he could make alterations for his side's second Euro 2020 Group A match against Turkey in Baku.

Page's men, who reached the tournament's semifinals five years ago, opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland on June 12.

"I was pleased with the performance but it doesn't mean it will be the same personnel," he said.

The Bulgarian's form for the Brewers has earned him an international call-up.

Burton have extended Dimitar Evtimov's contract for another two months.

The former Nottingham Forest goalkeeper, 25, joined Albion as a free agent in September after injuries to Stephen Bywater and Brad Collins left manager Nigel Clough short of options.

Matic is one of the biggest football stars who did the same over the last weekend. The poppy is a symbol worn by the the British each November, leading up to Armistice Day, in memory of their soldiers killed in wars - and according to the Royal British Legion, "the decision to wear it must be a matter of personal choice."

Burton Albion goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov could be set for his senior international debut after being called into Bulgaria's squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures.

Bulgaria are away to Cyprus on November 16 and then host Slovenia three days later, with Evtimov part of the senior squad for the first time.

BURTON Albion have signed goalkeeper Dimitar Evtimov on a one-month deal.

The 25-year-old Bulgarian has been with Championship club Nottingham Forest since 2011 and has had loan spells at Mansfield Town and Port Vale amongst others.

He was released by Forest at the end of August and became a free agent.

"The event was great," said the 39-year-old Bulgarian. "We didn't make the final and we didn't even lose a game!"

Petrov was the VIP guest at the football tournament held to raise money for his charity, the Stiliyan Petrov Foundation.

Rolando Aarons was withdrawn from the squad for Newcastle United's Checkatrade Trophy win against Doncaster Rovers.

At the final whistle, Toon coach Ben Dawson was asked about Aarons with the winger withdrawn from the team just before the kick off.

The coach said: "We had a bit of an issue just before kick off.

Panathinaikos has chosen former Manchester United forward Federico Macheda as its sole signing over 23 years, in a bid to add some experience and leadership to its youthful roster.

The Bulgarian will play for the Hoops again in a charity match next Saturday. 

He will captain a Celtic XI against a team put together by rival skipper James Milner in the hotly anticipated "Match for Cancer" at Celtic Park. 

Petrov was diagnosed with acute leukaemia in 2012 but has since successfully recovered and is taking to the pitch again.

SOCCER: Reports say PAOK has agreed terms with Arsenal to buy the London club's 23-year-old striker Chuba Akpom for just over 1 million euros. The England Under-21 international may be in Thessaloniki as early as on Monday.