World Cup: Robert, Anelka still in contention

France coach Roger Lemerre has insisted the World Cup dreams of Laurent Robert and Nicolas Anelka were alive despite their absence from the national squad for the friendly against Romania.

France coach Roger Lemerre has insisted the World Cup dreams of Laurent Robert and Nicolas Anelka were alive despite their absence from the national squad for the friendly against Romania.

The pair, left out by Lemerre, are both playing for teams in the Barclaycard Premiership title hunt following moves from Paris St Germain.

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