Here are the winners from the weekend's International head-to-heads, as qualification for the 2010 World Cup hots up!
At the SoccerBible we picked our key head-to-head battles, and now we
know which players came out on top...
Rooney (England) v Koren (Slovenia) Winner:
WAYNE ROONEY
Nike T90 Laser II football boots
Rooney was at the heart of England's attack play, and wearing the T90 Laser football boots was converting his great vision into some fine play. The Manchester United forward was busy testing the goalkeeper, hitting the post, having a shot cleared off the line and winning the penalty which Frank Lampard converted to give England the lead.
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Henry (France) v Chivu (Romania) Winner:
THIERRY HENRY
Reebok Sprintfit football boots
Henry had been recalled to the national side, as they were in desperate need of goals to secure a qualifying place. Henry duly obliged by getting himself into position to nod France into the lead, unfortunately he couldn't prevent Romania equalising, so qualificaition for France is still in the balance.
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Poulson (Denmark) v Ronaldo (Portugal) Winner:
CHRISTIAN POULSON
Nike T90 Laser II football boots
Poulsen showed the hunger and desire you need to win football matches, battling for every ball and showing some great vision, he was superior in midfield and kept Cristiano Ronaldo quiet. Poulsen changed into the white/red Nike Lasers to match his Denmark kit, which like his black boots have a K leather upper.
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Miller (Scotland) v Pandev (Macedonia) Winner:
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KENNY MILLER
adidas adiPure football boots
Not on the scoresheet despite two very good chances, Miller will just be pleased Scotland have kept their World Cup dream alive. Wearing adiPure I football boots Miller posed more of a threat than Pandev at the other end of the pitch, with comfortable leather boots assisting his excellent work-rate.
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It's a huge weekend for World Cup qualifying with Europe's leading international sides gearing up for decisive encounters. Portugal and France are amongst the sides desperate for three points to keep them in the hunt for places at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa. And here at the SoccerBible we've highlighted this weekends crucial head-tohead clashes, but which players and which football boots do you think will come out on top?
Saturday 5th September 17:30 GMT - England v Slovenia
England face Slovenia at Wembley as manager Fabio Capello fine tunes his team for a crucial midweek World Cup qualifier against Croatia. The England national team and Capello have a 100% record in qualifying Group 6, so are unlikely to lose focus when Slovenia arrive.
WAYNE ROONEY
Nike T90 Laser II football boots
Wayne Rooney has been in prolific form for England scoring seven goals in Englands last five World Cup qualifiers! The powerful striker has become England and Manchester United's main man, after consistently performing in Nike Laser football boots.
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ROBERT KOREN
Nike Tiempo Legend II football boots
West Brom's Robert Koren is a familiar face in the Slovenia side, who plays in Nike Legend II football boots. This season he has played four league games scoring one goal, but he'll face a difficult task against a strong England defence.
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Saturday 5th September 20:30 GMT - France vs Romania
France lie five points shy of group leaders Serbia in Group 7, who they face in Belgrade on Wednesday. But before that crucial contest the 2006 runners-up must win their game in hand and overcome a dangerous Romania side.
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THIERRY HENRY
Reebok Sprintfit football boots
Thierry Henry has been recalled to the France squad for their World Cup doubleheader with Romania and Serbia.
Henry will be playing in the Reebok Sprintfit football boots he has worn for the past few seasons, and fans will be hoping he can continue to find the back of the net.
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CHRISTIAN CHIVU
adidas Predator Conf. football boots
It's a difficult task for Chivu to keep out a strong French attack which includes Henry, Anelka and Benzema. But Chivu is a solid leader in powerful Predator football boots, and is also very dangerous from set-pieces.
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Saturday 5th September 19:00 GMT - Denmark vs Portugal
Denmark are still unbeaten in Group 1 following five wins and a draw, which gives them a healthy seven-point cushion over pre-qualifying favourites Portugal and Sweden. Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal won't count themselves out of the running yet, and they would give their prospects a major boost with maximum points in Copenhagen.
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CHRISTIAN POULSON
Nike T90 Laser II football boots
Could Poulson plot the downfall of Portugal? The midfield man pulls the strings in the Danish midfield wearing Nike Laser football boots, and he could deliver the killer pass which ends Portugal's World Cup hopes.
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CRISTIANO RONALDO
Nike Mercurial Superfly football boots
The worlds best player will need to show his quality as his Portugal side are in a desperate position. Equipped with the innovative Superfly football boots, Ronaldo certainly has the tools and the skills at his disposal to find the back of the net.
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Saturday 5th September 15:00 GMT - Scotland vs Macedonia
Scotland can't afford anything less than a win at Hampden Park against Macedonia, if they are to have any chance of qualifying for next year's World Cup.
Scotland are are locked in a battle with Macedonia and Norway for second spot in Group 9 behind runaway leaders Holland.
KENNY MILLER
adidas adiPure football boots
Miller prefers the fit of the original adiPure football boots to perform, but to be quite honest Scotland fans won't care what he is wearing as long as he can find the back of the net!
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GORAN PANDEV
adidas F50i football boots
Goran Pandev is the man Scotland need to look out for as he is a world class player. Pandev recently scored twice against, as like many F50i wearers he is enjoying a good run of form.
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