FOOTBALL SHORTS

SWANSEA CITY are set to offer Leon Britton a one-year contract extension following his role in keeping the club in the Premier League.

ARSENAL striker Olivier Giroud scored a hat-trick last night as France beat Paraguay 5-0 in their friendly. Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann also scored, as did Spurs flop Moussa Sissoko.

STEVEN GERRARD has been ruled out of Michael Carrick’s testimonial after suffering a hamstring injury. The Liverpool legend was due to play in an All Stars XI against a Manchester United 2008 XI at Old Trafford tomorrow.

TEEN sensation Karamoko Dembele, 14, has committed to Celtic after signing a youth registration contract in Scotland.

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND lost 3-1 to Mexico in their friendly yesterday, while Northern Ireland defeated New Zealand 1-0.