Anelka to start with Henry as France takes on Costa Rica
(Reuters)
Updated: 2005-11-08 09:18

Juventus striker Trezeguet is the leading scorer in the squad with 31 goals from 59 international appearances, but he has not played for France since the 1-1 draw in Israel in March.

He missed the friendly matches against Hungary in May and against Ivory Coast in August before serving a two-game suspension for head-butting during the Israel draw.

Domenech hoped to have the in-form striker back in the squad for two crucial World Cup qualifiers last month, but injury prevented the player from taking any part.

As well as serving as a World Cup warm-up, Wednesday's match will be played in memory of the 152 people from the island of Martinique who died in a plane crash in Venezuela in August.

The French players and team management have offered to hand their bonuses to the families of the victims, worth about 400,000 euros ($472,800) if they win.

Costa Rica have also qualified for next year's World Cup after finishing third in CONCACAF qualifying.