France follow Bolton's lead and call on Anelka ahead of Scotland clash

Back in blue: Anelka has recieved the call from France again
14 April 2012

France coach Raymond Domenech has called up Nicolas Anelka for the Euro 2008 qualifiers against Scotland and the Faroe Islands.

The Bolton striker, who has not played for Les Bleus since the meeting with Slovakia in March this year, has been drafted in as cover for Louis Saha and Sidney Govou, who are both struggling with injuries.

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Saha is suffering from an adductor strain while Govou is still troubled by an ankle problem he sustained playing for Lyon against Sochaux last weekend.

Domenech said of the duo: "We will see by Saturday how the situation has evolved. But we have solutions in place."

Anelka, 27, who has scored seven goals in 31 international appearances, will join up with the French squad at their camp in Clairefontaine on Thursday afternoon.

France play Scotland at Hampden Park on Saturday and entertain the Faroes on October 11.

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