TRANSFERS INVOLVING foreign footballers could come under the scrutiny of the Football Association because of a number of controversial deals revealed by The Independent.

THE FOOTBALL Association has been called in by Crystal Palace FC to investigate the mysterious circumstances surrounding the pounds 800,000 transfer of the Israeli team captain, David Amsalem.

"YOU CANNOT uncover the transfer fee," said Liu Shijun, "because both sides signed a confidentiality clause. The fee is a secret."

RICHARD WRIGHT must feel as if he has been handed the key to the door only to find it already open. In 12 rather memorable days for the Ipswich Town goalkeeper, he has become a father, turned 21 and been named in the England squad who tonight meet up for Wednesday's friendly with the Czech Republic.

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AS A display of stubborn resistance it was up there with The Defence of St Etienne. Every attack blocked, every opening closed. If coolness under fire is a criteria, put your money on Glenn Hoddle for the Booker prize.

ALAN SHEARER yesterday gave his support to Glenn Hoddle over the controversy surrounding the England coach's book about the World Cup.