Sport Headlines June 1st

Martin O'Neill confirmed his 23 man panel for Euro 2016 at Turners Cross last night, shortly after the Boys in Green went down 2-1 to Belarus.

Cork's David Meyler makes the squad, while Robbie Keane is also included despite doubts over his fitness, O'Neill admitting last night that his captain may not be ready for the game against Sweden on Tuesday week,

Elsewhere, Harry Arter misses out through injury while the likes of Darron Gibson and David McGoldrick have also been omitted, while Kieran Westwood was chosen ahead of David Forde, who started Ireland's qualifying campaign as the first-choice goalkeeper.

The Republic of Ireland squad for #EURO2016 has been announced! #COYBIG pic.twitter.com/4WwmTRLOOF

— FAIreland (@FAIreland) May 31, 2016

Stephen Ward meanwhlie got Ireland's goal at the Cross last night.

Ireland's upcoming Euro2016 opponents, Italy have also finalised their squad.

2006 World Cup winner Daniele De Rossi has been included while West Ham defender Angelo has also been selected.

However, A.C Milan midfielder Riccardo Montolivo has missed-out through injury.

Manchester United's Morgan Schneiderlin won a late call-up to the 23-man France squad for Euro 2016 last night.

He's in the group for the tournament hosts, because former Arsenal, Chelsea and Portsmouth midfielder Lassana Diarra has a knee injury.

Championship side Leeds are looking for a new manager this morning - after Steve Evans was sacked last night.

It's after days of speculation over the future of the former Rotherham boss - who lasted nearly eight months in the job.

The IRFU are in talks with former Ireland captain Paul O'Connell about a coaching position according to performance director David Nucifora.

He's revealed that negotiations with the Munster man began before he decided to retire.

The French Open organisers will be praying for sunshine today at Roland Garros.

After two days of weather interruptions, there's a major back-log to the schedule in Paris.