CHELSEA could be without 18-goal striker Didier Drogba for tonight’s clash with Portsmouth after the Ivory Coast international hurt his back in a training ground incident yesterday.

Avram Grant has been appointed as Portsmouth’s director of football, the club have confirmed.

Chelsea coach Avram Grant believes Harry Redknapp’s understanding of the modern footballer makes him an ideal candidate to replace sacked Steve McClaren as England boss.

ISRAEL coach Dror Kashtan has insisted his players will “give their very best” in today’s Euro 2008 qualifier with Russia.