Anelka: 'I'm an outcast like Cantona'

Nicolas Anelka says he feels like Eric Cantona after his 'rejection' by France coach Jacques Santini.

Fri, 22 Nov, 2002 - 12:37

Nicolas Anelka says he feels like Eric Cantona after his 'rejection' by France coach Jacques Santini.

The Manchester City striker caused outrage in France when he turned down Santini's invitation to join Les Bleus for Wednesday's friendly against Yugoslavia as a late call-up after an injury to striker Sidney Govou.

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