Juventus striker David Trezeguet has been ruled out of France’s World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on Saturday and has been replaced in Raymond Domenech’s squad by Peguy Luyindula.

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Patrick Vieira failed a late fitness test for France’s Euro 2004 quarter-final with Greece at the Estadio Jose Alvalade with Olivier Dacourt getting his second start of the tournament in place of the injured Arsenal midfielder.

Portugal defender Fernando Couto believes the Euro 2004 quarter-final with England will be the toughest game yet for the tournament’s hosts.

David Beckham and John Terry were today passed fit to take their places in England’s Euro 2004 quarter-final clash against Portugal.