No place for Anelka in French squad
PARIS: France coach Raymond Domenech named his 20-man squad yesterday for the upcoming 2006 World Cup qualifying matches against Israel and the Faroe Islands.
法国队将在9月4日对以色列，9月8日对法罗群岛。
Juventus’ David Trezeguet and Barcelona's Ludovic Giuly were recalled, with Manchester United defender Mickael Silvestre and Manchester City striker Nicolas Anelka both left out.
France face Israel at Stade de France on Sept. 4 and then play the Faroe Islands on Sept. 8.
The squad
Goalkeepers: Fabien Barthez (Marseille), Gregory Coupet (Lyon).
Defenders: Eric Abidal (Lyon), Jean-Alain Boumsong (Glasgow Rangers), Patrice Evra (Monaco), William Gallas (Chelsea), Gael Givet (Monaco), Bernard Mendy (Paris Saint-Germain), Sebastien Squillaci (Monaco).
Midfielders: Alou Diarra (Lens), Claude Makelele (Chelsea), Benoit Pedretti (Marseille), Robert Pires (Arsenal), Jerome Rothen (Paris Saint-Germain), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal).
Strikers: Djibril Cisse (Liverpool), Ludovic Giuly (Barcelona), Thierry Henry (Arsenal), Peguy Luyindula (Marseille), David Trezeguet (Juventus). – AP
