Richardson gives Sven and Fergie food for thought

KIERAN RICHARDSON has set himself a double goal — to help Manchester United regain the Premiership title and force his way into the 2006 World Cup squad.

His targets follow his spectacular England breakthrough against the US in Chicago. Richardson became the first player to score twice on his England debut since former Ipswich and Liverpool striker David Johnson achieved the feat against Wales at Wembley 30 years ago.

Johnson made only seven more appearances for his country, despite scoring six goals, but Richardson can look forward to winning many more caps if he sustains and builds on his explosive start in the Soldier Field Stadium on Saturday.

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