Sheffield Wednesday will have been delighted to pick up another three points ahead of the break, which saw them maintain the brutal pace in the upper end of the division, and move to within just three points of first place. While international duty takes centre stage, second tier managers will be hard at work in the background, preparing for the action to resume later in the month. Here's all the latest news and gossip from the Championship.
5. Owls boss lauds 'assertive' winning side
Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk has claimed it was his side's 'assertive' style of play that pleased him the most, following their 1-0 win over Wigan Athletic on Saturday. (Sheffield Star). (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
6. Reds stalwart lines up Elland Road return
Liverpool midfielder James Milner is said to be willing to take a massive £120k-per-week pay cut to re-join Leeds United, once his contract expires at the end of the season, regardless of whether they earn promotion or not. (Football Insider). (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images) Photo: Clive Brunskill
7. Magpies keen on England youth star
Newcastle United are rumoured to be lining up a January bid for Nottingham Forest centre-back Joe Worrall, who was a Toulon Tournament winner with England back in 2017. (The 72). (Photo by Paul Harding/Getty Images) Photo: Paul Harding
8. Robins boss backs 'keeper for Three Lions call-up
Bristol City manager Lee Johnson has claimed that his goalkeeper Daniel Bentley would have earned an England call-up if he played in the top tier, following his heroics in a 1-0 win over Reading. (Bristol Post). (Photo by Alex Davidson/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Davidson