Earnshaw warning pays dividends for Toshack

Wales manager John Toshack has revealed he told striker Robert Earnshaw a “few home truths” before deciding not to drop him for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Cyprus in which Wales regained their pride with a 3-1 win.

Earnshaw was hauled off at half-time on Saturday when Wales slumped to an embarrassing 5-1 defeat to Slovakia in the first of their two Group D games in Cardiff.