Sport journalist Colin Udoh is reporting , externalthat Bayern Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 30, is the new Germany captain, taking over from Philipp Lahm, who retired from international duty in the summer.

Germany host Scotland in their opening Euro 2016 qualifying on Sunday - their first competitive match since lifting the World Cup in Brazil.

Blackpool, bottom of the Championship after losing every game this season, failed to make any new signings on transfer deadline day, with local paper the Blackpool Gazette, external reporting that neither manager Jose Riga or chairman Karl Oyston were at the club "at any point" during the day.

If fans thought things couldn't get any worse, they might want to rethink, with the Gazette also reporting that Riga's assistant Bart De Roover may have left the club.

Blackpool have had a torrid time of it recently and hit the headlines for having only eight players a fortnight before the season began.

There is an hour to go before European captain Paul McGinley reveals his three wildcards for this month's Ryder Cup so let's spend that time looking at the five players thought to be in contention for a place.

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"Today I say goodbye to a magnificent club". So says outgoing Manchester City striker Alvaro Negredo in a lengthy and heartfelt letter , externalto the fans.

The striker, who has joined Valencia on loan for the rest of the season, posted the letter on Twitter.

"I take with me many memories, lessons, and great moments that will live with me forever," added the 29-year-old.

The Spanish international joined City last summer from Sevilla and scored 23 goals in his debut season to help the club win the Premier League title.

Afghanistan coach Kabir Khan, who guided the team to qualification for next year's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, has resigned, saying the job was putting too much strain on his family.

"The simple reason is that my family was suffering from my being away on tours and I was not enjoying coaching," said the 40-year-old, who played four Tests and 10 one-day internationals for Pakistan.

We're asking this morning who you think has done the best business in the transfer window. Please keep your thoughts coming in to #bbcsportsday and the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Mr Lamide:, external How are Falcao and Di Maria panic buys? We are short of quality wingers and playmakers and we are also short of strikers.

Andrew Priestley:, external Chelsea were the winners of the transfer window. They signed some great players and got them in early on so they could gel.

Sam Burton:, external Liverpool have made some good signings but also sent players for the future out on loan to good team. Rodgers doing wonders!

Defending champion Sir Bradley Wiggins will lead Team Sky's squad at the Tour of Britain, as expected., external

The race begins in Liverpool on Sunday and Wiggins - Tour de France winner in 2012 - will line up alongside fellow British riders Ian Stannard and Ben Swift as part of a six-man squad.

"It is a special race for me," said Wiggins, 34. "It's always been a tough race but the support we receive from the fans is incredible, and it's our home tour so I've always enjoyed racing it.

"The race is growing in stature year on year and it's our chance to go there with a strong team and race in front of home fans to thank them for their support over the season."

World Cup winner Mesut Ozil has said hello to new Arsenal team-mate Danny Welbeck on Twitter, accompanied by a hint about what he wants the £16m signing from Manchester United to do. Ozil tweeted, external: "I'm glad to welcome you, Danny. I wish you as much goals as possible!"

They're clearly a welcoming bunch at Arsenal, with captain Mikel Arteta and Kieran Gibbs also posting messages for the new boy. Arteta said:, external "You will fit very well in our style. Let's go for it now."

Real trouble for England against India at Edgbaston, Gary Ballance the latest man to fall, caught for seven. England now 23-3 after eight overs, needing to win of course to keep the one-day series alive.

Live commentary continues on 5 live sports extra and text commentary on the BBC website.

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Manchester United confirm the shirt numbers, external for new signings Daley Blind and Radamel Falcao.

Blind will wear 17, with Falcao, as expected, pulling on the famous number nine jersey.

Adam Matthews has become the third injury withdrawal from the Wales squad for their opening Euro 2016 qualifier in Andorra on 9 September.

The 22-year-old Celtic defender follows Reading winger Hal Robson-Kanu and West Ham's James Collins in pulling out of Chris Coleman's squad. A statement from the Football Association of Wales said Cardiff's Declan John had been called up from the Under-21s to replace Matthews.

Newcastle's Paul Dummett and Reading's Jake Taylor have already received late calls.

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England make a bad start at Edgbaston in the fourth one day international against India. In a game they have to win to keep the series alive, openers Alex Hales (6) and Alistair Cook (9) go in quick succession. England are reeling on 16-2 after five overs.

It's not good news for Cook, who some have suggested should not be in the one-day set up. That led to coach Peter Moores defending his captain earlier in the week but things haven't gone to plan this morning.

Joe Root and Gary Ballance now at the crease.

We have the announcement of Paul McGinley's Ryder Cup wildcards today and golf is the subject of our Question of Sport teaser:

Since 2002, which seven non-Englishmen have been captain's picks for Europe at the Ryder Cup?

Answers for you after 14:00 BST.

Australia captain Michael Clarke dismisses suggestion he might retire from one-day cricket after next year's World Cup on home soil.

"The last thing I am thinking about is retiring," said the 33-year-old, who had to leave the triangular series in Harare with hamstring trouble. "I think I have had a really good run in the last 12 to 18 months and my back's been in really good shape."

West Ham defender Joey O'Brien has withdrawn from the Republic of Ireland squad for Wednesday night's friendly against Oman in Dublin because of a knee injury.

Watford have appointed former Brighton boss Oscar Garcia as their new head coach, following the resignation of Beppe Sannino on Sunday.

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Ronald Koeman is clearly feeling chuffed with Southampton's signings on deadline day, taking to Twitter , externalto say: "Happy and delighted with our squad for this season. We show our ambition!"

Did you know Koeman is one of only two Premier League managers on Twitter? The other, on the off-chance you're interested, is Swansea boss Garry Monk.