Saha puts World Cup talk on hold to give Everton plight full concentration

08 December 2009 12:14
Focused: Saha is concentrating on the Toffees only for now[LNB]Everton striker Louis Saha would love to be part of France's World Cup squad in South Africa.   [LNB]However Saha, who scored his 11th goal of the season in the 2-2 draw against Tottenham, insists performing well for the club is his top priority.   [LNB]He told evertonTV: 'I am trying to put thoughts of a World Cup call-up to one side. I need to concentrate on my form for Everton. Obviously though if I got a call-up I would love to be there.'[LNB]Saha, 31, believes France's controversial World Cup qualification should now be confined to history.   [LNB]Following the infamous Thierry Henry handball incident, FIFA rejected calls for a replay or to allow the Republic of Ireland into the tournament as an extra team.   [LNB]He said: 'It is a shame people are still talking about the way France qualified. It was a decision made by the referee but it wasn't a decision in the last minute.   [LNB]'There was plenty of time for the Republic of Ireland to score another goal. France did the job so we should move on now.'[LNB] Starlet Seamus finds himself at Everton's coalface after Spurs salvoEverton 2 Tottenham 2: Round One to Tim Howard! American keeper defies Defoe to stave off Everton's fourth straight defeat THE LIST: Greatest last-gasp goals in the history of British football - 40-31Arsenal ace Wilshere happy to be a loan star... but only in the Premier LeagueEVERTON FC

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