30,000 fans erupt as Zidane scores on triumphant comeback

ZINEDANE ZIDANE made a triumphant return to the international stage last night the talismanic midfielder lifting France to a 3-0 win over Cote d’Ivoire.

Zidane, lured out of retirement to help France's ailing World Cup campaign, added style and substance to Raymond Domenech's side in this warm up to next month's crucial qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

With the 33-year-old's every step cheered by a sell-out 30,000 crowd the Real Madrid star, wearing the captain's armband, crowned his comeback with a second half goal which was sandwiched by efforts from William Gallas and Thierry Henry.