Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has been ruled out the final Euro 2016 qualifier against Poland on Sunday.

Given hobbled off during the win over Germany yesterday and was replaced by West Ham keeper Darren Randolph.

Newcastle keeper Rob Elliot has been drafted in as cover.

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There must be something in the water at Whitchurch High School in Cardiff...

Former pupil, cyclist Geraint Thomas, has sent a good luck message to his old school pals Sam Warburton and Gareth Bale for their big matches this weekend...

Look at these adorable little faces.... Actually, Sam Warburton's face wasn't ever that little was it.

Bayern Munich midfielder Mario Gotze could be out for up to three months after suffering an injury in Germany's 1-0 Euro 2016 qualifying defeat by the Republic of Ireland.

The 22-year-old hobbled off midway through the first half in Dublin with an injury to his left adductor.

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TV presenter Jeff Stelling has been named honorary president of Hartlepool United, replacing Peter Mandelson.

 "Jeff is the highest-profile Pools fan ever and he's the only person for the job," Pools' chief executive Russ Green told the club's official website., external

Stelling said: "When I was standing on the terraces as a seven-year-old I never dreamt that one day the club would ask me to be honorary president."

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Did you know...

Klopp is only the second German ever to manage in the Premier League. The first was Felix Magath who took charge of Fulham in 2014. 

His middle name is Norbert.  

Klopp loves long walks and has admitted that he often strolls home after matches to think about what he could have done better.  

Read more about the new Liverpool manager here including what is so special about his barnet...

The Football Association has launched its biggest survey into grassroots football as they look to invest a record £260m into the amateur game.

Players, coaches, referees as well as staff and volunteers from a 400,000-strong grassroots football workforce are encouraged to take part.

The FA plans to improve facilities and coaching, as well as increase the number of people taking part.

"This is the FA listening to people," said FA spokesman Tony Snow.

The survey will run to 30 October and those involved involved in the grassroots game can contribute by clicking on this link. , external

Have a look at today's nine Euro 2016 qualifiers. All start at 19:45 BST.

Follow our live text commentary on England v Estonia and updates on all matches from 18:00 BST.

NigerianOlufunke Oshonaikeis targeting her sixth Olympics next year - and it may not be 41-year-old’s last.

In an interview with BBC Sportworld, she reveals the secrets of her longevity but has a message for anyone thinking of taking up her sport: “You have to be very, very intelligent to play table tennis because it requires a lot of brain work.”

You can hear more about her storyhere.

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England head coach Trevor Bayliss says Moeen Ali is "more than likely" to open the batting with Alastair Cook in the first Test against Pakistan.

That is despite Moeen being out twice in one day - for seven and 20 - as England toiled on the second and final day of their warm-up match against Pakistan A.

Alex Hales, considered Moeen's main rival for the opening spot, made nine. The first Test begins on Tuesday.

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"Normal was not the word that came to mind after half an hour in the presence of Jurgen Klopp.

"Deep in the bowels of Anfield's Centenary Stand, a room heaving with the world's media had been utterly captivated, charmed by Liverpool's charismatic new manager."

Read the rest of Ben Smith's report of the Klopp news conference this morning.

At Old Trafford on Saturday, Leeds Rhinos and Wigan Warriors will face each other for the right to be crowned Super League champions.

The two captains - Kevin Sinfield and Sean O'Loughlin - have had their fair share of Grand Final appearances over the years.

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Back in 1998, the two teams met in the first ever Super League Grand Final. Wigan won 10-4, and a radical new concept was born.

Kris Radlinski and Iestyn Harris, who played for Wigan and Leeds respectively in that match, look back at the game itself and how the event has grown over the past 17 years.

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Assistant coach Shaun Edwards says Wales will fight fire with fire when they face Australia in a decisive Rugby World Cup match on Saturday.

Both teams have already qualified, but the winner of Saturday's match will avoid South Africa in the quarter-finals.

"We want to attack as much as we can, but we know what a potent attacking unit Australia are," Edwards said.

 "We will have to be at our best offensively and defensively." 

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Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel tells BBC World Football that Bayern Munich are a step ahead of everyone right now.

Champions Bayern are already seven points above Dortmund.

"They manage to create an atmosphere of greatness,” says Tuchel, who replaced Jurgen Klopp in the summer. “It's their right to be the best."

Former Bayern skipper Lothar Matthaus thinks the race for the Bundesliga is already over and says: “I've never seem them so strong."

Hear more here. 

Earlier we asked: Who are the four teams Leeds Rhinos have played against in a Super League Grand Final? 

The answers to the Question of Sport teaser were of course..... 

Bradford Bulls, St Helens, Warrington Wolves and Wigan Warriors

Great job you lot. Too good aren't you. Too good.

The BBC’s annual search for people who use their spare time making sport happen in our area is underway.   

If you know an inspiring volunteer, why not nominate them for one of our Unsung Hero awards? You have until midnight on Thursday, 22 October to submit your champion.  

You can find out more about the award and how to nominate at www.bbc.co.uk/unsunghero, or ring 08000 680 949 to get a form sent by port.  

Calls are free from mobiles and landlines.  

The lucky person chosen locally will be off to Belfast in December for the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year show.