World Cup Update - Friendlies gauge stars' fitness

 

Friendlies gauge stars' fitness
This week's round of international friendlies proved a useful opportunity to assess the fitness levels of some of the potential stars of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany and their recovery from recent injuries...
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England's Neville misses training
England right back Gary Neville missed training on Thursday following a hamstring problem during the 3-1 pre-FIFA World Cup friendly win over Hungary...
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Domenech not satisfied despite win
Coach Raymond Domenech tried out two different formations in France's 1-0 friendly win over Mexico on Saturday and declared afterwards that his team "still have work to do&quot...
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France and Italy in contrasting pre-tournament moods
With the clock ticking to the FIFA World Cup kickoff in Munich, France were upbeat on Thursday after they finally hit form but Italy complained of rough treatment in a stuttering draw with Switzerland...
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