Carlsberg has reported second-quarter profits that missed estimates as unseasonably wet weather stunted sales in Europe and the company increased advertising spending.

Shay Given will miss training this morning and tomorrow due to a knee injury but after undergoing a scan he is not believed to be a doubt for the Euro 2012 tournament.

Department store chain Debenhams posted higher profits today but it warned the Olympics and the Euro 2012 tournament may disrupt future sales.