Anelka gets call-up to France squad

FRANCE coach Raymond Domenech has called up Nicolas Anelka for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Scotland and the Faroe Islands.

The Bolton striker, who has not played for Les Bleus since the meeting with Slovakia in March this year, has been drafted in as cover for Louis Saha and Sidney Govou, who are both struggling with injuries.

Saha is suffering from an adductor strain while Govou is still troubled by an ankle problem he sustained playing for Lyon against Sochaux last weekend.

Domenech said of the duo: “We will see by Saturday how the situation has evolved, but we have solutions in place.”

Anelka, aged 27, who has scored seven goals in 31 international appearances, joined up with the French squad at their camp in Clairefontaine yesterday.

France play Scotland at Hampden Park tomorrow and entertain the Faroes on October 11.