One surprise omission from Russia squad

The Russia squad for the World Cup features only one surprise omission.

Mon, 20 May, 2002 - 20:05

The Russia squad for the World Cup features only one surprise omission.

Coach Oleg Romantsev had to whittle down a preliminary 27-man squad to the 23-player limit.

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