Ireland 'keeper Rob Elliot stretchered off during four-goal first-half

The Newcastle goalkeeper was starting for his country for just the second time.

Rob Elliot was handed his chance to stake a claim for a place in the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 squad against Slovakia, but left the field injured after only 14 minutes.

The Newcastle goalkeeper started for his country for just the second time but landed awkwardly as he dived in vain for Slovakia’s opening goal and left the pitch on a stretcher.