FOOTBALL EXTRA

UKRAINE warmed up for their World Cup play-off semi-final against Scotland with a 3-1 win over Italians Empoli last night. Roman Yaremchuk (right) opened the scoring only for Andrea La Mantia to level before half-time. Oleksandr Karavaev and Oleksandr Pikhalyonok sealed the victory.

ROSS COUNTY have confirmed the departure of midfielder Blair Spittal. The 26-yearold spent three seasons in Dingwall and played 72 times.

MANCHESTER CITY are poised to make a £30million move for Brighton leftback Marc Cucurella this summer. The 23-yearold cost Brighton £15.4m from Getafe.