Ball slams Hoddle over Le Tissier

LONDON, May 20 (AFP)

Former England World Cup hero Alan Ball believes England boss Glenn Hoddle is wrong to leave Southampton star Matthew Le Tissier out of his plans for next months finals in France. Le Tissier, 29, has been omitted by Hoddle from the squad for the Wembley clash with Saudi Arabia on Saturday despite scoring a hat-trick for England B against their Russian counterparts last month. "I cant believe Glenn has left him out. I find it a very surprising decision,"   said former Saints boss Ball, now back at first division Portsmouth. "At that level on the big stage you need players like Le Tissier involved. If anyone is going to provide you with a killer pass or produce that bit of skill to give you a goal, its him."  Theres no reason why Matt shouldnt have been given a licence to roam at international level-I would have had him on the bench at the very least. "If youre under pressure with a free kick 20 yards out theres nobody better in the country."