International call-ups

Despite his pending 24 week ban the new Boro signing has been included in the squad. The ban issued by the Russian FA does not apply to internationals.

Szilard Nemeth is in the Slovakian squad for their World Cup Qualifier against Liechtenstein next Wednesday, while Yakubu is in the Nigerian squad for their friendly against Libya, also on Wednesday.

Mark Schwarzer and Mark Viduka will attend a training camp for the Socceroos in Hoenderloo, the Netherlands from 14 - 18 August.