Second legs of World Cup play-offs to take place today

The second legs of the World Cup play-offs are due to take place today, with five places up for grabs at next year's finals in Germany.

Ireland's nemeses Switzerland will take a 2-0 lead into their clash against Turkey, while Spain are 5-1 up on Slovakia and the Czech Republic lead Norway 1-0.

Elsewhere, Australia are also 1-0 up on Uruguay, while Trinidad and Bahrain are tied 1-1 ahead of their second leg tie.