ATHENS, Greece - Still looking for his first win as Greece coach, Claudio Ranieri has dropped Kostas Mitroglou for a European Championship home qualifier against the Faeroe Islands next Friday and a friendly against Serbia four days later.The surprise announcement came days after Georgios Samaras was also omitted, while Turkey-based veteran Fanis Gekas was recalled for duty at Karaiskaki Stadium.Under Ranieri, Greece has performed poorly in Euro 2016 qualifiers, losing at home to Romania and Northern Ireland and being held to a draw by Finland in Helsinki in Group F.The results have come as a shock after the national team reached the second round at the World Cup in Brazil.Ranieri blamed the weak performances on the difficult transition to younger players, and the Greek Football Association insisted this week it was not considering replacing the 62-year-old Italian coach.Everything that has been written, talked about, or rumoured has no bearing on the truth. ... There is no issue regarding Mr. Ranieri, who is working hard toward achieving qualification, an association statement said this week.Talented winger Jose Holebas is among several key players at Ranieris disposal following a bout of injury absences in previous matches.Bundesliga-based Kyriakos Papadopoulos had his return to the squad again delayed by a fresh injury and surgery that will keep him out at Bayer Leverkusen until the end of the year.Ranieri handed a place to defender Michalis Bakakis, who plays for second-division AEK Athens.This is my first call-up and Im very happy, Bakakis said. I want to work to stay on the team. ... 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Jim Leyland, in his eighth playoffs, has never had a starting rotation he trusts as much as the grouping of Max Scherzer, Justin Verlander, Anibal Sanchez and Doug Fister.Sky Sports has announced its first set of games for the 2016 Super League Super 8s and Qualifiers as the battle to be crowned First Utility Super League champions continues. Six-time winners St Helens kick-off the Super 8s phase of the First Utility Super League on Sky Sports when they face perennial title challengers Warrington Wolves on Thursday 4 August. With Leeds and last years semi-finalists Huddersfield Giants competing in The Qualifiers, both divisions are incredibly strong and should make for some fantastic viewing. Neville Smith, Sky Sports The opening fixture from The Qualifiers pits reigning Super League winners Leeds at Featherstone Rovers as the Rhinos fight to ensure they remain in next years top flight. Elsewhere on the opening weekend, league leaders Hull FC entertain Castleford Tigers and Catalans Dragons take on Widnes Vikings. Other marquee matches include a repeat of the 2014 Grand Final as Wigan Warriors host local rivals St Helens on 18 August and Leeds trip to the capital to face London Broncos on August 20th.Sky Sports Head of Rugby League Neville Smith, said: The 2016 First Utility Super League season has already sprung a host of surprises and this could be a year when a new name lifts the trophy.With Leeds and last years semi-finalists Huddersfield Giants competing in The Qualifiers, both divisions are incredibly strong and should make for some fantastic viewing. Super 8s explained Breaking down the next stage of Super League In the Super League Super 8s, the top four teams will qualify for the semi-finals with the winners advancing to Old Trafford on 8 October for the biggest night in Super League, the Grand Final. The Qualifiers will see the top three teams play in next seasons top flight with those finishing in fourth and fifth competing in the Million Pound Game.AugustThursday 4 AugustWarrington Wolves v St Helens Friday 5 AugustHull FC v Castleford TigersSaturday 6 AugustFeatherstone Rovers v Leeds RhinosCatalans Dragons v Widnes Vikings Super League leaders Hull FC play Castleford a week on Friday in the first round of fixtures in the Super 8s.dddddddddddd Thursday 11 AugustWidnes Vikings v Hull FCFriday 12 AugustSt Helens v Catalans DragonsSaturday 13 AugustLeigh Centurions v Salford Red DevilsThursday 18 AugustHull FC v Catalans DragonsFriday 19 AugustWigan Warriors v St HelensSaturday 20 AugustLondon Broncos v Leeds Rhinos Skys Fraser Dainton is at Old Trafford to look forward the Super 8s with Wigans head coach Shaun Wane. SeptemberThursday 1 SeptemberSt Helens v Hull FC *Friday 2 SeptemberWigan Warriors v Widnes Vikings * Saturday 3 SeptemberHull KR v Leigh CenturionsCatalans Dragons v Warrington Wolves*Matches subject to change depending on Ladbrokes Challenge Cup results. Also See: Super 8s explained WATCH: Minikin solo try WATCH: Super League top tries Follow us @SkySportsRL ' ' '