Hernandez: Striker Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez scored a record-equalling 46th international goal to send Mexico on their way to a 2-0 win over Costa Rica in a World Cup qualifier. Hernandez struck in the seventh minute at the Azteca with a deft chip over goalkeeper Keylor Navas to equal the Mexican record set by former striker Jared Borgetti in 2008.

Kane: Injured striker Harry Kane was among those watching England in training on the eve of the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania. The 23-year-old striker was not included in the squad after suffering ankle ligament damage in Tottenham’s FA Cup quarter-final win against Millwall. Kane took a brief break from rehab yesterday morning to watch England prepare at Tottenham’s training centre for the match with Lithuania.

Amiri: Atletico Madrid are interested in Germany midfielder Nadiem Amiri. The 20-year-old midfielder, who is contracted to Hoffenheim until June 2018, has scored twice in 24 Bundesliga outings this season.

Beach training: Crotone yesterday took advantage of the warm weather to enjoy some beach football. Coach Davide Nicola gave his players a break in the sweltering heat of Reggio Calabria. The Serie A strugglers went to the Steccato di Cutro beach and held a series of mini-tournaments of beach soccer.

Navas: Jesus Navas is closing in on a return to Sevilla, Spanish daily AS reported yesterday. The Man City winger, who has been a bit-part player under Pep Guardiola this season, is out of contract in June and has no intention of renewing his deal. After four seasons away from hometown team Sevilla, he feels this summer will provide him with the right time to return.

Napoli: Napoli are weighing up a move for Villarreal wideman Samu Castillejo. The Serie A club are looking to bolster their attacking options and they are keen on Castillejo, who has represented Spain at U21 level. Napoli also have Colombia Luis Muriel and Atalanta’s Alejandro Gomez on their shortlist, but Castillejo is their preferred option.