Former England wing James Simpson-Daniel, who won 10 caps between 2002-2010, has announced his retirement with immediate effect due to injury.

The 32-year-old winger has been sidelined since November when he suffered an horrific ankle injury against Newcastle Falcons at Kingsholm. "I know that I've given it everything and I can't praise the Gloucester Rugby medical staff highly enough," he said. "I don't think it's really sunk in yet to be honest. But I've had a really good trot, I can't have any complaints. I've got so many fantastic memories from my time in the game."

England batsman Ian Bell has suffered a "small fracture" in his left big toe, the England and Wales Cricket Board confirms.

Bell was hit while batting against throw-downs before today's fourth one-day international against India at Edgbaston.

The injury will be assessed before the fifth and final match of the series at Headingley on Friday.

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Former England captain Michael Vaughan on Twitter,, external summing up the woeful situation with the England one-day team. "The New England ODI flag.." he writes.

A final word from David Beckham in his earlier interview with the BBC. Speaking about Angel Di Maria, whom Manchester United signed from Real Madrid for a British record transfer fee of £59.7m, he says: "He is obviously a very talented player.

"He has played in the World Cup, won the Champions League, but my advice to him wearing the number 7 is enjoy it because wearing that shirt is without a doubt one of the proudest moments I have had in my career."

At the risk of tempting fate, India look on course to cruise to victory in the fourth one-day international at Edgbaston.

They are 70-0 after 12.5 overs, in response to England's effort of 206 all out in 49.3 overs. Shikhar Dhawan is 30 not out, Ajinkya Rahane 34.

An India win means they will wrap up the series. Let's be honest, any other outcome at this point would be a surprise of epic proportions.

Ivory Coast will host their African Nations Cup qualifier against Ebola-affected Sierra Leone this weekend following a special meeting of the country's national security council.

The announcement follows reassurances from the Sierra Leonean Football Association that none of the 20 players or four staff members in its entourage has visited Sierra Leone in the last 21 days, the incubation period for Ebola, with 935 cases of the deadly virus confirmed in Sierra Leone as of 29 August, including 380 deaths.

Earlier we asked you which seven non-Englishmen have been captain's picks for Europe at the Ryder Cup.

The answers are: Clarke, Colsaerts, Garcia, Harrington, Molinari, Montgomerie and Parnevik.

Scotsman Stephen Gallacher is now on to the list too of course.

Here are more of your thoughts about the European Ryder Cup team. Keep your opinions coming to #bbcsportsday, and BBC Sport Facebook.

Rian Hoskins, external: Risk choosing Stephen Gallacher due to inexperience, but he is on good form. Westwood and Poulter will step up their game for the Ryder Cup.

Richard Murphy, external: Westwood doesn't deserve a pick, rank all season and Donald is unbeaten in Ryder Cup.

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Jack Wilshere has tweeted , externalthis photo of himself and new Arsenal team-mate Danny Welbeck, saying: "Big welcome to my boy Welbz. Great player for a great club. Another English lad!"

Former England forward Adrian Morley, the oldest player in Super League at 37, will play on for Salford in 2015 but has handed the captaincy on to team-mate Harrison Hansen.

Wayne Rooney, on how he isn't glued to the television screen on transfer deadline day: "It is interesting to see which players are going where but I'm not one to sit in front of the TV for hours and watch which players are coming in and going out of clubs.

"It is easier to find out the next day who has gone where."

True Wayne, but not as much fun. surely?

Wayne Rooney on England's style of play: "It's exciting times. The Italy game and the Uruguay game [at the World Cup] were really disappointing results but I thought we did well in both games. We showed some great signs of great attacking football and the lads have hopefully gained some vital experience and we can go out and play some attractive football."

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Roy Hodgson on Danny Welbeck's move to Arsenal: "The biggest bonus is for Danny Welbeck. When you are a player of his calibre and find yourself at United with competition for places, you don't always get the starts you would like.

"He is going to a club where he will hopefully get more starts and playing time.

"It is not easy for players playing a small part in club games, then coming and playing 90 minutes for England in intense surroundings.

"So I am pleased for Danny and I think Arsenal have signed a good player.

"But my job is with England and the players I choose. I don't wish to make any suggestions about what clubs do with their players. But I cannot deny the more players play and the more experience they get, especially at Champions League level, the better it is for me at international level."

More from Roy Hodgson on the expected low attendance at Wembley: "I've been lucky that we've played in front of full houses and it will be a new experience tomorrow but, as Gary Neville has pointed out, there were times when he was playing where they got 25,000, so let's keep things in perspective.

"We are very grateful to the people who supported us in Brazil and who comes tomorrow. We have to make sure we do re-engage with the public."

Roy Hodgson, on whether too many overseas players are diluting homegrown talent in the Premier League: "It is an interesting debate, not least thanks to Greg Dyke's report.

"I am very calm about what's going on. I think we have enough players. I just have to accept, and our nation has to accept, that some of our players will be selected on benches, which was unthinkable five to 10 years ago but it is the world we live in.

"The standard in the Premier League, with some of the players being signed, we are becoming a magnet for the best players in the world. It could be advantageous for English players who become top players in their team."

Wayne Rooney on the expected low attendance at Wembley: "I still think the crowd is going to be good, around about 40,000, and if you look around Europe it's still one of the highest there is.

"Obviously it is a bit lower than normal but we expected that, the World Cup was disappointing and it's a backlash from that. We want to make sure the crowd know we are giving everything we can to win the game tomorrow and on Monday [the first Euro qualifier against Switzerland]."

England skipper Wayne Rooney on Radamel Falcao's arrival at Manchester United:

"I don't know how Falcao's arrival could affect my role. I think it is a fantastic signing. He is one of the best players in the world. It is a real show of intent by Manchester United.

"It is a thrill. We have an exciting team. I am looking forward to the challenges ahead and I want it to be successful."