Schleck relying on team effort

TOUR de France leader Frank Schleck has vowed to continue to use the strength and experience of his CSC team to tighten his grip on the yellow jersey.

Despite wrestling the maillot jaune from Cadel Evans’ grasp in the 15th stage on Sunday, Schleck has only a narrow lead going into the gruelling final week of the Tour, which includes several mountain stages in the Alps and a 53km time trial on Saturday.

Not renowned for his prowess against the clock, the 28-year-old is aware he will have to extend his advantage of seven seconds over second-placed Bernard Kohl and nine seconds over Evans before the stage from Cerilly to St Armand-Montrond.