FOOTBALL SHORTS

MANCHESTER United have extended Ander Herrera’s contract. The Spaniard is now tied to the club until 2019.

THE FA are investigating after Leeds fans hurled flagsticks at a linesman during their victory over Middlesbrough on Sunday.

THE resignation of the president of the Italian FA will potentially clear the way for Carlo Ancelotti to take charge of Italy. Ancelotti had said he was only interested if there was restructuring at the top.

ANDY CARROLL will not be investigated by the FA following his early elbow on Marvin Zeegelaar in West Ham’s defeat at Watford on Sunday.