Article: Football: Crouch books himself aderaheader Germany place as Carragher offers alternative to Ferdinand.(Sport)

Byline: David Prentice

SO, underneath Sven's cool, icy demeanour, a mischievous sense of humour does exist after all.

That must be the reason for sending Peter Crouch - six feet seven in his stockinged feet - and Shaun Wright Phillips - knee high to a grasshopper - on as substitutes at exactly the same time.

The sight of the duo, stood side-by-side on the touchline, was just one of many entertaining moments from a satisfying Anfield friendly.

And both made significant contributions which could prove decisive when May 8 arrives.

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