Anelka row with Santini won’t affect City career, says Keegan

KEVIN KEEGAN has hit back at suggestions that Nicolas Anelka’s row with France coach Jacques Santini could signal a downturn in his Manchester City career.

The FA confirmed yesterday that Anelka would be free to face Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday following French calls for the 23-year-old to be banned.

Anelka refused to link up with Santini’s squad for last night’s friendly with Yugoslavia after receiving a weekend call-up to the injury-hit party.