Morrison has a score to settle

CLINTON MORRISON will have more incentive than most to beat Switzerland tomorrow night in Basel, because he claimed he had to endure a racist insult during the European Championship qualifier there in November.

Morrison, whose goal against Cyprus on Saturday helped Ireland get their World Cup qualifying tournament off to a successful start, claimed Swiss striker Alexander Frei insulted him.

But Frei, who plays with Rennes and will miss the game because of suspension, yesterday denied insulting the Irish striker.

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