Conversely, the socialist shindig between Ukraine and Russia should not, and the proletariat should be treated to a `Desmond' (2-2).SWEEPER'S STAKING PLANTODAY'S BIG MATCHSweden v EnglandCorrect result tip: England to win (pounds 4 at 11-8, Ladbrokes & Tote).Correct score tip: 2-0 England (pounds 1 at 9-1, generally available).First goal-scorer: Michael Owen (pounds 2 at 5-1, Tote).SATURDAY BORE DRAW(Game expected to end 0-0)Lithuania v Scotland(pounds 1 at 6-1, Coral).SATURDAY `DESMOND'(Game expected to end 2-2)Ukraine v Russia (pounds 1 at 18-1, Hills).MOMENT OFMULTIPLE MADNESS(pounds 1 accumulator with Ladbrokes): Faroe Islands (16-1) to beat Czech Republic, Iceland (10-1) to beat France, Malta (14-1), to win in Macedonia, Latvia (16-1), to win in Norway and Azerbaijan (16-1) to win in Slovakia. England's away form was excellent in their World Cup qualifiers and the Hod squad showed against Argentina that they are right up there with the best on the planet. From East London, Redknapp moved to Bournemouth, Brentford, Seattle (US), Oxford and Bournemouth again, before returning to Upton Park in 1992 as assistant manager, and later, manager. Redknapp today (above, right) can not only take pride in assembling the strongest squad West Ham have had in at least a decade, but in his son Jamie, who, although never a Hammer, will be an international player for some time to come.The price is rightEVER THE existentialist, Sweeper would be the first to admit that the seagulls following this trawler are still awaiting that first sardine, but England should put seafood firmly on the menu by dispatching Sweden with clinical efficiency this afternoon. Marvellous Michael Owen looks a blinding bet at 5-1 with the Nanny Goat (Tote) to score the first goal in what should be a 2-0 victory. The closest he came to honours with the Hammers was a League Cup semi-final defeat to Stoke, which was eventually settled after a second replay at Old Trafford. And when their protests went ignored some of them took to smashing flower pots And then the following night they staged a silent vigil.

Any similarity with the San Francisco flower children, however, ends with the pot.Paul Ince would like a One 2 One with Mel Gibson, according to the phone company's latest magazine. "He is a great actor who inspired me in his role as William Wallace in Braveheart," says Ince, rather unconvincingly. Glenn Hoddle's ideal One 2 One partner is not mentioned but as it would probably be Glenn Hoddle, that's no surprise.As You WereTHE NEATLY coiffered Harry Redknapp (above, left) joined West Ham in 1964, but it was not until the 1967-68 season that he secured a regular place on the wing, where he played 170 times and scored eight goals. And on Saturdays he will have the role of manager."When it comes to reconstruction, Rovers certainly got the right man. The new owner, Aidan Phelan, asked John Ryan, a former benefactor of the club, to become the chairman.

It has been well documented how Ryan made his money from cosmetic surgery and how Melinda Messenger was among those whose career he gave a lift. But how come he didn't choose to invest in one of the Bristol clubs - or possibly even the pair of them?FLOWER POWER is alive and kicking in Chinese football. When the team Huandao equalised from a controversial penalty in a recent league game against Yanbian, 1,000 of the home team's supporters demonstrated against the referee's decision outside the government building in the town. Ian is the player-manager but he still expects to be told what to do by his big brother "We're close as brothers", he said. But after a car crash in March, which left him with his jaw, cheekbone and neck broken, as well as back injuries, he is hoping to rebuild his career.SINCE THE former Leeds United midfielder Ian Snodin took over as Doncaster's manager in the summer he has signed Neville Southall, John Sheridan, Tommy Wright and and now this week a new No 2 - his elder brother Glyn, also ex-Leeds.