Soccer: England spot is the target for Jenas

NEWCASTLE midfielder Jermaine Jenas is ready to tear up his L-plates as he attempts to play himself into contention for Euro 2004.

The 20-year-old, who passed his driving test before Christmas, goes into tonight's Premiership clash with Leeds having served his apprenticeship at St James' Park and ready to push to the next level.

Jenas, who cost £5m in February 2002, has emerged from a run of patchy form in recent weeks to remind the Magpies faithful of exactly why he has forced his way into England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson's thinking.