A quick look around the national scene to see what is happening in the world of sport: -

Lord Sebastian Coe has spoken to Sir Alex Ferguson about taking charge of a Great Britain football team at the London Olympics.

Sir Trevor Brooking says it is unrealistic to expect England to reach the semi-finals of the next World Cup.

Veteran French midfielder Claude Makelele has been released on a free transfer by Chelsea, allowing him to sign for Paris St Germain.

Chelsea’s Czech Republic keeper Petr Cech has signed a new five-year deal to keep him at Stamford Bridge until 2013.

Norwich City have signed Fulham defenders Dejan Stefanovic and Elliot Omozusi on a two-year deal and season-long loan respectively.