Redknapp: Crouch is no slouch

England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been told he will not be diluting the class factor by including Southampton’s Peter Crouch in his World Cup squad.

Saints manager Harry Redknapp revived his ‘Crouch for England’ campaign this week after the 6ft 7in striker defied an injury-scare to score a vital goal in Saturday’s dramatic 4-3 home win over fellow Barclays Premiership strugglers Norwich.