ABERDEEN boss Jimmy Calderwood paid tribute to his side after a Jamie Smith double fired the Dons into the last 32 of the UEFA Cup with a stunning 4-0 victory over Copenhagen last night.

Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra has been recalled to the France squad by Raymond Domenech.

IRELAND will march confidently into the magnificent Stade de France tonight with spirits high and ambition soaring to face a French team reeling amid charges of mis-management.

Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr believes Roy Keane is back to his best - and at a critical time for his side.