LAST night’s Carling Cup action was overshadowed by events in Nottingham after Leicester’s Irish defender Clive Clarke collapsed in the dressing room at half time in their clash with Notts Forest, leading to the match being abandoned.

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has urged his team to grasp a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity at the start of a weekend that could see them promoted to the Premiership.

Sunderland moved five points clear at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship after a thrilling second-half comeback to win 3-1 against QPR.