Wales boss John Toshack tonight insisted his side could recover from the disappointment of losing 2-0 to Finland in their crunch World Cup qualifier.

Wales 0 Finland 2

Wales 0 Finland 1

Fulham have a fully fit squad for their Barclays Premier League finale against Portsmouth at Fratton Park.

Fulham striker Jari Litmanen is fit but will not participate in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Birmingham.

Fulham will be without striker Eddie Johnson for tomorrow’s trip to face Reading in the Barclays Premier League.

Struggling Fulham have Alexei Smertin available again for the home game against Everton on Sunday.

Fulham will be without Alexei Smertin for their Barclays Premier League fixture at Blackburn tomorrow.

Jari Litmanen has returned to full training with Fulham following a recent heart scare but will not be involved in tomorrow’s Premier League game against Manchester United.

Erik Nevland could make his Fulham debut in the Barclays Premier League clash against Aston Villa on Sunday.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp could barely contain his excitement tonight as he edged closer to bringing Jermain Defoe to Fratton Park.

Fulham have announced the signing of Finland striker Jari Litmanen until the end of the season.

Bristol Rovers 0 Fulham 0 (AET - Bristol Rovers win 5-3 on penalties)

France moved level on points with Euro 2008 qualifying Group B leaders Scotland, after a 5-0 trouncing of the Faroe Islands in Sochaux tonight.

The Republic of Ireland clung on to top spot in World Cup qualifying Group Four as France were held to a goalless draw by Switzerland.

FIFA are hoping to come close to their target of €7.5m for the victims of the tsunami after the Football for Hope charity game at the Nou Camp last night.

RAFAEL BENITEZ has told his ambitious skipper Steven Gerrard that he can achieve all of his dreams at Liverpool.

Rafael Benitez, Steven Gerrard and Sami Hyypia have appealed to the Kop to inspire a reprisal of Liverpool’s great European performances when Olympiacos visit Anfield next month for a critical Champions League match.

BERNIE MANDIC is adamant his role in the Harry Kewell transfer saga will stand up to any potential FIFA investigation.

Four first-half goals saw the Czech Republic inflict a crushing 4-0 defeat on Turkey in one of tonight's international matches.

AC Milan now hold a 2-1 lead against Ajax at the San Siro this evening.

Jari Litmanen has come on for Van Damme as Ajax try to rescue their tie with AC Milan tonight.

AJAX coach Ronald Koeman should be able to start with almost his strongest line-up when the Dutch champions face AC Milan in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tonight.

Ajax 0 Arsenal 0

AS Ajax manager in the 1980’s, it was not unusual for Johan Cruyff to attend youth training at the club’s famous Watergraafsmeer football school.

FABIO CAPELLO’S AS Roma were clinging to Champions’ League survival last night after their second consecutive defeat in Group B of the second phase of the competition, this time a 2-1 loss at the hands of Ajax in Amsterdam.

Ajax 2 Roma 1

Wales claimed a stunning smash and grab raid in Helsinki, beating Finland 2-0 in their opening Euro 2004 qualifier.

Phil Thompson believes Jari Litmanen’s “love affair” with Ajax was the real reason why the Finnish ace has quit Liverpool.

Jari Litmanen’s Liverpool career has come to an end after the striker completed a free transfer to Ajax this morning.

Jari Litmanen is set to leave Liverpool for former club Ajax, according to the Dutch club’s technical director Leo Beenhakker.

Patrik Berger claims he will be open to offers from foreign clubs from January 1 if he is still in the Liverpool shadows by then.

GERARD HOULLIER claims he will keep Michael Owen in the front line as Liverpool bid to maintain their 100% start to the campaign.

Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier admits to being “selfish” when he insists he wants Jari Litmanen to stay at Anfield.

Liverpool have given Galatasaray permission to discuss terms with Jari Litmanen.

Kenny Cunningham has shrugged off suggestions that his leadership skills might be needed as Ireland embark on their post-Roy Keane era.

FORGOTTEN man Jari Litmanen steps back into the limelight for Finland against Ireland in Helsinki tonight knowing he faces another year in the Anfield darkness unless Gerard Houllier performs a swift about-turn.

Nick Barmby is on the brink of completing his £2.75m move to Leeds as Australian star Brett Emerton issued a ‘come and get me’ plea to Liverpool.

Czech striker Milan Baros has shaved his head, trimmed his weight and given Gerard Houllier plenty to think about.

Liverpool v Derby

Liverpool have crashed out of this year’s Champions League after losing the second leg of their quarter-final against Germany’s Bayer Leverkusen last night.

Gerard Houllier is convinced Manchester United can overcome Bayer Leverkusen in the semi-finals of the Champions League.