Ireland in fifth place in Greece

Ireland are well positioned in fifth place after the opening day of the European Athletics Team Championships (1st League) in Heraklion, Greece, as they bid for promotion to the Super League for 2016.

The top three ranked countries at the end of tomorrow's events will be promoted for next year, and the Irish team will be hoping that the likes of multiple European medallist Mark English can deliver maximum points in the 800 metres tomorrow.