Djibril Cisse returned to the France squad today after being named in Raymond Domenech’s party for the international friendly against Hungary on May 31.

REGULAR readers will know that, for family reasons, I am appallingly biased towards French players.

Mickael Silvestre believes Ronaldinho would fit in perfectly at Old Trafford - but may not find Manchester to his liking.

Manchester United were back to their clinical best as they ruthlessly dispatched Newcastle at Old Trafford last night to register their sixth successive Premiership win.

France coach Roger Lemerre has ignored the requests of both FIFA and Europe’s top clubs by naming a strong squad for next month’s friendly with Australia in Melbourne.

Phil Neville believes Manchester United face a repeat of last season's European heartache unless they improve.

Roy Keane has recovered from his knee injury and is fit for the Champions League match with Panathinaikos in Athens.

Thierry Henry is expected to be named alongside former Arsenal player Nicolas Anelka in the French side to face Germany in a friendly in Paris tonight.

Suspended Wes Brown will miss Manchester United's fourth round FA Cup tie against West Ham.

Mickael Silvestre claims he has no problems with being rested after Gary Neville admitted he hates being left out.

It was mentioned almost in passing by Sir Alex Ferguson, but it reveals why Manchester United are the finest team in the land.