LONDON // Tottenham's gifted but often underachieving winger, Aaron Lennon, scored twice in their 4-0 demolition of Middlesbrough on Wednesday night and is now forcing his way into Fabio Capello's England plans, according to Harry Redknapp.
Capello was at White Hart Lane last night to watch Lennon's terrific display, three days after seeing him test Manchester United full-back Patrice Evra during the Carling Cup final on Sunday.
Lennon, 21, has not played for his country in nearly two years but the Spurs manager Redknapp said: "He must have a good chance of getting in the next squad if he plays like he is in the moment. The little fella is flying at the moment.
"Aaron is in fantastic form and you felt something would happen every time he got the ball. He's learning the game, he's only a kid.
"He's got all the equipment. I can see him taking things in, he needs people to work with him and work on his game - and he is responding. His final ball is still the thing he needs to improve on but it's certainly getting better.
"He was tired on Sunday but his little legs were still going."
Boro's manager, Gareth Southgate, was upset at his players failing to build on their 2-0 win over Liverpool on Saturday.
"We came here in good spirits," he said. "Were we too buoyant? We certainly had belief. It was a big blow but it's about how we respond."
The Chelsea and England left-back Ashley Cole, 28, was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly in the early hours of yesterday morning in London. He was taken to a central London police station and issued a fixed penalty notice before being released.
Victor Anichebe has been ruled out for the remainder of the season by his Everton manager David Moyes. The youngster has not played since being on the wrong end of a two-footed tackle by Newcastle's Kevin Nolan during the match at St James' Park on Feb 22.
"It's a blow for the boy as he'd just got back into the team," Moyes told www.evertonfc.com.
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Mica
Director: Ismael Ferroukhi
Stars: Zakaria Inan, Sabrina Ouazani
3 stars
RESULTS
Bantamweight:
Zia Mashwani (PAK) bt Chris Corton (PHI)
Super lightweight:
Flavio Serafin (BRA) bt Mohammad Al Khatib (JOR)
Super lightweight:
Dwight Brooks (USA) bt Alex Nacfur (BRA)
Bantamweight:
Tariq Ismail (CAN) bt Jalal Al Daaja (JOR)
Featherweight:
Abdullatip Magomedov (RUS) bt Sulaiman Al Modhyan (KUW)
Middleweight:
Mohammad Fakhreddine (LEB) bt Christofer Silva (BRA)
Middleweight:
Rustam Chsiev (RUS) bt Tarek Suleiman (SYR)
Welterweight:
Khamzat Chimaev (SWE) bt Mzwandile Hlongwa (RSA)
Lightweight:
Alex Martinez (CAN) bt Anas Siraj Mounir (MAR)
Welterweight:
Jarrah Al Selawi (JOR) bt Abdoul Abdouraguimov (FRA)
Scoreline
Syria 1-1 Australia
Syria Al Somah 85'
Australia Kruse 40'
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
The rules on fostering in the UAE
A foster couple or family must:
- be Muslim, Emirati and be residing in the UAE
- not be younger than 25 years old
- not have been convicted of offences or crimes involving moral turpitude
- be free of infectious diseases or psychological and mental disorders
- have the ability to support its members and the foster child financially
- undertake to treat and raise the child in a proper manner and take care of his or her health and well-being
- A single, divorced or widowed Muslim Emirati female, residing in the UAE may apply to foster a child if she is at least 30 years old and able to support the child financially
Formula Middle East Calendar (Formula Regional and Formula 4)
Round 1: January 17-19, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 2: January 22-23, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 3: February 7-9, Dubai Autodrome – Dubai
Round 4: February 14-16, Yas Marina Circuit – Abu Dhabi
Round 5: February 25-27, Jeddah Corniche Circuit – Saudi Arabia
All the Money in the World
Director: Ridley Scott
Starring: Charlie Plummer, Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams, Christopher Plummer
Four stars
Tips to keep your car cool
- Place a sun reflector in your windshield when not driving
- Park in shaded or covered areas
- Add tint to windows
- Wrap your car to change the exterior colour
- Pick light interiors - choose colours such as beige and cream for seats and dashboard furniture
- Avoid leather interiors as these absorb more heat
Australia tour of Pakistan
March 4-8: First Test, Rawalpindi
March 12-16: Second Test, Karachi
March 21-25: Third Test, Lahore
March 29: First ODI, Rawalpindi
March 31: Second ODI, Rawalpindi
April 2: Third ODI, Rawalpindi
April 5: T20I, Rawalpindi
The Perfect Couple
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber, Jack Reynor
Creator: Jenna Lamia
Rating: 3/5