Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given picked up a slight ankle injury in this morning’s training, ahead of Wednesday's make-or-break World Cup qualifier against Switzerland.

THIERRY HENRY may be the leading scorer and top draw in the Barclays Premiership but it was Manchester United defender Gabriel Heinze who was the best player in September according to the Actim Index.

Newcastle 0 Spurs 1

SPURS manager Jacques Santini knew nothing about Steven Carr’s transfer to Newcastle United until he read about it in the newspapers.

Switzerland 2 Republic of Ireland 0

Sunderland midfielder Thomas Butler has been drafted into the Ireland squad for tomorrow’s friendly with Finland in Helsinki.

Roy Keane is now rated as very doubtful for Ireland's crucial forthcoming World Cup qualifier against the Dutch.

Irish defender Steven Carr has refused to rule out following Sol Campbell to Barcelona.