Leo Beenhakker was sacked as Poland manager following Wednesday's 3-0 loss to Slovenia.

The defeat means Poland cannot qualify for next summer's World Cup finals in South Africa. They qualify for the 2012 European Championship as co-hosts.

"The decision is irrevocable. Coach Beenhakker ceases to be Polish 
national team coach," Grzegorz Lato, the president of Polish Football 
Association (PZPN) said.