English-based trio in SA squad

Three English-based players have been named in South Africa's World Cup squad, but Barnsley's midfielder Eric Tinkler misses …

Three English-based players have been named in South Africa's World Cup squad, but Barnsley's midfielder Eric Tinkler misses out.

Centre-backs Lucas Raedebe and Mark Fish, of Leeds and Bolton respectively, join up with Fulham's Andre Arendse in coach Philippe Troussier's 22-Man squads.Eight other players also play for European clubs, including former Leeds striker Phil Masinga, now with Italian club Bari.

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