October 9 2006

Clinton Morrison

Crystal Palace's international stars had a disappointing Euro 2008 qualifying weekend.

Clinton Morrison failed to score as the Republic of Ireland crashed to a 5-2 defeat at Cyprus.

Shefki Kuqi played 66 minutes of Finland's 0-0 draw with Armenia.

Carl Fletcher was ruled out of the Wales team that lost 5-1 at home to Slovakia with an ankle injury.

Gabor Kiraly's Hungary lost 1-0 to Turkey in Budapest.

But there was joy for Ben Watson, who came off the bench to win his second England U21 cap. The young Lions beat German 1-0 at Coventry and need a draw in the return play-off leg on Tuesday to make the Euro champs.