Reds in International play [R]

[kopiteinkc]

Hamann scores for Germany
Baros scores for the Czechs

Matches still in progress ...

[Lanky134]

Dudek lets Beasley go five-hole on him for the only goal in US' 1-0 victory over Poland.

Gerrard loses his first game in an England shirt to Sweden. He played 60 before coming off for Joe Cole.

Heskey came on for Shrek at the hour mark.

Soccernet says Carragher, who played all 90, was England's best player on the night in central defense.

Cheyrou came on for Giuly at halftime of France's 0-0 draw with Holland, irritating the hell out of Laurent Robert.

[Gabbage]

Soccernet says Carragher, who played all 90, was England's best player on the night in central defense.

The BBC disagreed, giving him a 5/10:

"Playing because Ashley Cole and Wayne Bridge were out, Carragher proved he is not in their class. Weak link at the back and going forward. "

I have to say that "weak link at the back" comment surprised me a bit.

[oojason]

Henchoz played vs Greece and was booked as he gave away a penalty. The Swiss lost 1-0.

David Raven captaind the England U-19, to a 1-1 draw vs Germany. Youngsrter Mark Smyth also made it onto the pitch. Rob Foy played for the Scot U-19, losing 2-0 to Romania.