FOOTBALL: ANELKA IS BACK, MCCLAREN IN TROUBLE

Anelka is back! Who ever say we had seen the best of him? He has shown that he should be given a place in the French squad, especially in the starting eleven. McClaren is in trouble as England can only manage a draw with Israel. They have 10 shots on goal against just 1 from Israel. The English fans must be furious but still they are third in the table ranking for Group D. They are 3 points behind Russia and 5 points behind Croatia with 7 more matches to play.

Spain finally won with goals from Morientes and Villa. I am glad for Morientes to be back again in the squad. I am sure just like Anelka, he still has a lot to offer to Spain. Portugal also won but very convincingly with two goals from Cristino Ronaldo, one each from Nuno Gomes and Quaresma to beat Belgium. Germany beat Czech Republic 2-1 with goals from Schweinsteiger and Kuranyi. In a friendly, Brazil beat Chile 4-0 with Ronaldinho finally scoring after nearly 2 years for Brazil. Two goals from him through the penalty and a free kick and one each from Kaka and Juan.