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| Thursday 27 March, 2008 |
| Blog: Time to go, Dave |
| David Trezeguet's last chance to impress Raymond Domenech was far from effective. Steve Wilson suggests he should let go of his French ambitions |
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Away from all the fawning over the Three Lion's stage-managed centurion, there was a real football story playing out in the Stade de France encounter between France and England.
David Trezeguet's return from the cold to stake his final claim for a place in Raymond Domenech's squad for Euro 2008 was a case of too little too late, and it should probably be his last appearance for Les Bleus.
No matter how much the French fans cheered Trez off the pitch when Sidney Govou replaced him on the hour mark, the fact is it was his strike partner Nicolas Anelka who stole the show.
If you take it as read that Thierry Henry and Karim Benzema are already guaranteed berths in the group for Austria and Switzerland and Anelka has sealed his spot, it doesn't leave much room for manoeuvre.
He may be rattling in the goals for Juventus but his performance last night was tepid and lacklustre. Barring injury, he won't be at the Euros and beyond that Domenech should be looking to build for the future.
It is always a shame when a much-heralded player's international career reaches an end, but Trezeguet needs to now take a step back from the global scene and get his head focused on his Bianconeri duties.
His recent verbal sparring with Domenech has become awkward to watch and it would be better for all concerned if he accepted that he is not required in the national set-up anymore.
He might still have something to offer, but the fact is there are enough players capable of doing the same thing - and players who can offer something in the longer term as well.
He may be popular but that shouldn't mean he is handed cap after cap for sentiment's sake. It takes a brave, strong and confident manager to give the hook to a player who refuses to leave the stage.
For all his faults, Domenech appears so far to have been that man. David can now save some dignity by accepting his fate with grace instead of forcing his Coach to keep making a decision.
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I have to completely disagree. Trezeguet is a legend and is clearly still effective, just like Del Piero, he should be picked for Euro 2008. Domenech is just a stubborn fool who is going to get found out as a useless Coach sooner or later. Judging him on one friendly seems a bit harsh, and it would seem insane for France to leave out what could be a very valuable squad player for the tournament. Trez for the Euros!
Simon Lamb
This is the biggest piece of rubbish I've read! Trezeguet is one of Europe's best strikers, and he has exactly the routine needed when going into a big championship!
Axel Petterson
I completely disagree with the blog on Trez. How can you even suggest that such a prolific striker should retire from international football? You cannot judge a player on a meaningless friendly. Were any of the players on the pitch in the Stade de France motivated? It didn’t look like it. Trezeguet will not retire from France and it’s not a difficult decision for Raymond Domenech to include a prolific goal scorer. Trezeguet is a big game player and he has proved this many times in the past for both club and country. Just leave him alone and let him get on with it rather than waste time, pondering on will he or won’t he? Domenech will be a fool if he leaves him out of the Euro squad and France will come back from the tournament empty handed.
Salvatore Landolina
Against England, Trez was playing with another similar player, Anelka. They are both out and out centre forwards and this doesn't suit Trez. He plays best with someone like Del Piero playing behind him. I think he still could have something to offer on the interrnational stage but he might not fit into France's tactics.
Adrian Curran
Thumbs up to Domenech if he decides not to take the most prolific finisher in the game to the Euros. As an Italian fan I couldn't be more pleased. As a Juventino however I'm dumbfounded. Again, FORZA DOMENECH!!!
Michael Galati
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