Keith Andrews has warned the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 opponents that they will not be there just to make up the numbers.

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League round-up: Neilson the hero as Crawley earn second consecutive promotion

Scott Neilson's low strike after he ran on to Warren Cumming's long ball earned Crawley Town a 1-0 win at Accrington Stanley as they grabbed the final League Two automatic promotion slot, making it two elevations in two consecutive seasons having risen from the Conference in 2011. Scott Shearer in the visitors' goal made a string of saves to deny Marcus Carver, Padraig Amond and Michael Liddle that kept Crawley on the rise.

<b>ALAN CURBISHLEY</b><br/>
Built his reputation with Charlton over more than a decade in the top flight and also had a spell in charge at West Ham but been out of management in recent seasons. Has said he will talk to Wolves boss Steve Morgan if he gets the call.

West Brom begin search for new manager

West Brom are already searching for Roy Hodgson's successor even though England's new head coach will remain in charge for the final two games of the domestic season.

Roy Hodgson

West Brom begin making plans for Roy Hodgson departure

Sporting and technical director Dan Ashworth has revealed that West Brom have contingency plans in place should they need to find a replacement for head coach Roy Hodgson.

Three for Suarez in Liverpool FA Cup warm up

Norwich 0 Liverpool 3

Danny Murphy is out of contract in the summer

Danny Murphy indicates he wants to remain at Fulham

Fulham captain Danny Murphy has indicated he would be happy to finish his career at Craven Cottage.

<b>Rebecca Adlington</b>
<br />This, the first British swimmer to win two
Olympic gold medals in 100 years, is the eversmiling
face of the athletes who will, we're
confident, make us all proud at London 2012

The IoS Happy List 2012 - the celebrities who inspire

Rebecca Adlington

This, the first British swimmer to win two Olympic gold medals in 100 years, is the ever-smiling face of the athletes who will, we're confident, make us all proud at London 2012.

League round-up: Le Fondre crowns Royals' day

A Hal Robson-Kanu equaliser on the stroke of half-time signalled Reading's revival at Millwall, the substitute Adam Le Fondre scoring a 76th-minute winner as the Royals racked up a sixth consecutive win, 2-1, to move within a point of automatic promotion in the Championship. "This was about guts more than anything," said the Royals manager, Brian McDermott.

England captain Scott Parker battles for the ball with Arjen Robben

From McDonald's kid to nation's leader: the rise of captain Scott

Jack Pitt-Brooke on how he emerged from Golden Generation's shadow

Parker battles for the ball with Arjen Robben

From McDonald's kid to England, but Parker still has peaks to scale

Never seen as a member of the 'Golden Generation', the midfielder has fought his way up to lead the team

‘We’ve moved forward in great leaps since I’ve been here,’ says Danny Wilson

Wilson puts up a United front in Steel City derby

After years at Wednesday as player then manager it was tough for the 52-year-old to take over their rivals. But, he tells Jon Culley, all will be forgiven if the Blades can win at Hillsborough tomorrow

Alan Curbishley has again turned down Wolves, citing a lack of shared vision with the club's owner

Curbishley rebuffs Wolves' approach for a second time

Wolverhampton Wanderers continue to be frustrated in their efforts to replace their sacked manager Mick McCarthy, with hopes of securing the services of Alan Curbishley and Brian McDermott having faded. The Midlands club made a second attempt yesterday to lure the initial favourite Curbishley to Molineux and it led to bookmakers reinstating him as a leading candidate.

Reading manager Brian McDermott

Reading manager Brian McDermott enters Wolves fray

Wolves are eyeing Reading boss Brian McDermott as a leading candidate to replace sacked manager Mick McCarthy in a change of direction by the Barclays Premier League club, Press Association Sport understands.

Ryan Giggs gave his team-mates a dressing down during a United training session

James Lawton: Giggs has shown gut leadership worthy to inherit the hairdryer

If it happens that Ryan Giggs indeed wins the race for the succession at Old Trafford as the favourite-son nomination of Sir Alex Ferguson, no one need have much doubt about the day a nice idea became a compelling possibility.

<b>ALAN CURBISHLEY</b><br/>
Built his reputation with Charlton over more than a decade in the top flight and also had a spell in charge at West Ham but been out of management in recent seasons. Has said he will talk to Wolves boss Steve Morgan if he gets the call.

Wolves set to interview Alan Curbishley

The managerial vacancy at Wolves is a role that finally whetted the appetite of Alan Curbishley, according to his agent.

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Daring new opera 'Babur in London' features British terrorists planning an attack.
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The International Baccalaureate is not just for pupils in leafy suburbs.
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England must beware brilliant Belgium

They may have missed out on the Euros but the Belgians have a rash of young players who, thanks to the unifying skills of their coach, look to have a bright future
James Lawton: Liverpool must show new man the respect he needs to do the job

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