St Ledger relishing double header

Sean St Ledger has warned France's superstars they are in for a battle if they are to squeeze past the Republic of Ireland into next summer's World Cup finals.

The 24-year-old Middlesbrough defender, whose 87th-minute header very nearly claimed the scalp of reigning champions Italy earlier this month, saw his side handed a tough play-off tie against the 1998 winners in yesterday's draw.