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Savidan adds to Domenech's headaches

Domenech hinted the international schedule made it hard for him to field the best possible team for 90 minutes in a game sandwiched between a hectic league programme and a busy Champions League week for his players.

"All the imperfections in the offensive play are because of this situation. It is not an excuse but an explanation," he told reporters.

"I told myself it was now or never to prove myself," the former dustman, who was playing in the third division three years ago, told reporters.

"It's nice to see a player celebrating his first cap at 30, at times we had the feeling the old Jean-Pierre Papin was back," said team mate Philippe Mexes.

Domenech may turn to Savidan again but with Olympique Lyon's Karim Benzema, Anelka, Thierry Henry and a talented midfield, failure should be inconceivable.

"I want to recall him (Savidan) but also Karim, Jimmy (Briand), Samir (Nasri) but it will be complicated to make a choice," said Domenech.