Berbatov misses out

Bulgaria will have be without star striker Dimatar Berbatov for the crucial qualifier against Ireland on Saturday. He damaged his ankle against Fulham in the Red Devils 2-0 loss and he will now miss out Bulgaria's 2 matches against Ireland and Cyprus.

The news will come as a relief to the Irish management as they have lost fullback Steve Finnan for the tie. The match kick off is at 7.45 on Saturday night.