Nicolas Anelka denies that there is any rift between
himself and Marc Overmars. He made sure to point
this out on Monday when he joined the French squad
ahead of Wednesday's friendly international against
England. The full story can be read at www.thisislondon.co.uk.

In a Sporting Life story it was claimed that manager
Arsene Wenger would demand an explanation from Anelka after
some media quotes at the weekend.

(Rupe adds) see also this very interesting article from the Independent,
all about Anelka. It makes some sense of his apparent
attitude to the game, but it's a toss-up as to whether
you'll like him more or less once you've read it!