Martinez says Phil Jagielka being handed the England captaincy against Lithuania was a "fitting reward".

He also praises Ross Barkley, who scored in that match, calling him "a sensational prospect" who can play "anywhere on the pitch".

Roberto Martinez is speaking to the media now ahead of Everton's clash with Manchester United on Saturday...

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BBC Sport

Speaking to 20 different BBC local stations in places such as Jersey, Newcastle and Scotland first thing on Thursday made the size and reach of Price of Football hit home.

One thing that stands out is the fact most of our audience are shocked by the complexity of ticket pricing. Senior rates, student rates, kids prices, early bird prices, different prices depending on the opponent, it’s tough to get your head around, even when you’ve stared at a spreadsheet for six weeks.  

And of course, we encounter clubs defending their prices fiercely. One club were quick to tell me their pie price was up a bit because you get peas and gravy too. Another said their pie was made by an ‘artisan baker’.

Luke is one of the BBC Sport journalists who researched the study.

It's been a very good day for England in the first Test against Pakistan in Abu Dhabi.

At tea, the tourists are 197-1, with Alastair Cook on 116 and Ian Bell 31. Pakistan racked up 523-8 in the first innings of the match.

You can follow our cricket live text here.

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An interesting tale to bring you from the world of tennis now.

Canadian 2014 Wimbledon finalist Eugenie Bouchard has begun legal action against the United States Tennis Association after she slipped in the locker room at the US Open in September.

She withdrew from the tournament prior to a fourth-round match and pulled out of her comeback event at the China Open on 5 October because of dizziness.

The lawsuit alleges the 21-year-old world number 39 slipped on "a foreign and dangerous substance" in New York.

France have made three changes to their side to take on New Zealand in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final on Saturday.

Morgan Parra replaces Sebastien Tillous-Borde at scrum-half, Alexandre Dumoulin gets the nod over Mathieu Bastareaud at outside centre, and Bernard Le Roux ousts Damien Chouly in the back row.

Adam Blackmore
BBC Radio Solent sports editor

On the day that it was revealed that Eastleigh have the cheapest season ticket in the top five divisions of English football, it has also emerged that the National League club are set to announce interim manager Chris Todd as their new full-time boss, succeeding Richard Hill.  

The Welshman has picked up three wins from four games in temporary charge, including victories over Tranmere Rovers and Forest Green Rovers this month.

We want you to tell us how much you reckon is a reasonable price to pay to watch a UK football match.

Have your say and join the vote on the right side of the screen or by clicking on the 'vote' tab above. 

You have got until 12:00 BST to have your say and we'll reveal the results shortly afterwards.

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How's England's second tier performing when it comes to ticket prices?

• £10: A match-day ticket offered byDerby, Reading and Huddersfield - the cheapest in England's top five leagues.
• £20.90: The average cost of the cheapest match-day ticket
• £135: Reading's cheapest season ticket - the best offer in the league
• £330.17: The average price of the cheapest adult season ticket 
• £839 - Fulham'smost expensive season ticket 

Here's another disciplinary matter for World Rugby to consider: Boris Johnson absolutely steamrollering, external a small Japanese child during an impromptu game of rugby.

The Mayor of London sets off down the wing and barrels into his pint-sized opponent like a freight truck hitting a traffic cone. Luckily the child was reportedly unhurt.

Eight-week ban minimum, we'd say...

Wales progressed to the last eight alongside Australia, after knocking out hosts England.

“After coming through an incredibly tough pool, we are excited to be in the quarter-finals and returning to Twickenham," said head coach Warren Gatland.

“The physicality and intensity of the matches so far will stand us in good stead for what is going to be a huge battle against the Springboks.They have grown game on game in this tournament and we know the challenge that faces us."

Wales have made three changes for their World Cup quarter-final meeting with South Africa.

Tyler Morgan is back at outside centre - with George North moving to the wing - Dan Lydiate returns on the flank and Gethin Jenkins is recalled at prop.

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Brett Gosper, the chief executive of World Rugby, has distanced his organisation from the citing controversies around the World Cup... 

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We know he's charismatic and can have the press eating out of his hand, but what is Jurgen Klopp really like?

"He will stand there, screaming and shouting, but then after he has finished, you will see him smiling. He is always good with the whole team.

Listen to more of the BBC World Service Sport interview with former Borussia Dortmund striker Mohamed Zidan.

It's official. Sorry bridge lovers, but your game is not a sport - the High Court says so.

The English Bridge Union mounted a challenge to Sport England's refusal to recognise bridge as a sport, but a judge ruled against them after a hearing in London.  

That means this will probably be the last time you see bridge mentioned in Sportsday. Sorry.

John Southall
BBC Radio Five Live football reporter

Arsene Wenger warmed up with the media before the club's AGM with shareholders at 11:30 BST. 

He expressed a disappointment that Alexis Sanchez played for Chile after picking up a groin injury against Manchester United and confirmed he will assess the forward when he arrives back later on Thursday.

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Midfielder Jack Wilshere will not be back for at least a month and it will be January at the earliest for forward Danny Welbeck.

Wenger also said that "five or six" clubs can win the Premier League and that Arsenal are back in the fight because financially they can buy the best players. I'm off to the AGM, I wonder if the shareholders agree?

It's the big news of the day and even Premier League managers are talking about it. What does Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger think about BBC Sport's Price of Football study?

"My job is to do that (provide value), there's a concerted effort at board meetings to block increases and in seven of the last ten years there haven't been increases in ticket prices. There is a will to make tickets affordable."