Trap knows Best

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has told Newcastle striker Leon Best he needs to work harder on the pitch if he is to win a return to the international stage.

The 25-year-old frontman has been in fine form for the Magpies this season, scoring three times and forming a new partnership with Demba Ba which has helped the club to a nine-game unbeaten start to the campaign and taken them to fourth place in the Barclays Premier League table.