Attack best form of defence for Anelka

France striker Nicolas Anelka has warned his team-mates they cannot afford to defend the 1-0 advantage they hold over the Republic of Ireland in their World Cup play-off second leg.

Attack best form of defence for Anelka
Mon, 16 Nov, 2009 - 19:21

France striker Nicolas Anelka has warned his team-mates they cannot afford to defend the 1-0 advantage they hold over Ireland in their World Cup play-off second leg.

Anelka gave the French a fortunate lead after his deflected second-half shot separated the teams following a closely-fought first leg in Dublin on Saturday night.

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