There’s quite a few little stories today, which is nice. So I’m just going to get on with it.

Croatia manager Slaven Bilic has said that Eduardo could even join up with Arsenal for pre-season training. Croatia knocked England out of the qualifiers, with the help of Eduardo, but they had to go to the Euros without their star player.

Bilic admits that Da Silva’s absence is a big ‘handicap’ for their side but admires the way he has recovered from his injury. At the time, the broken leg looked terrible and possibly career threatening. A week later, a timescale of about early 2009 was put on his return. Now, there’s a possibility of Eduardo returning to light training as early as next month.

It’s remarkable really, but I’m still not counting on anything. It’s nice to hear he’s recovering well but I do hope we don’t rush him. I’m still looking towards nearer Christmas time, for him, rather than the start of the season.

Another big story that caught my eye today involved Patrick Vieira. The Daily Star reckons that Arsenal Fan, Harry Redknapp is looking to bring the Gunner-veteran to Pompey, for four million pounds. It would be great to see Paddy back in the Premiership. I don’t think any Gooner would feel betrayed, but more excited about the next game verses Portsmouth. Cue 90 minutes of: “VIEIRA…WOAH-OH-OH-OH-OH! VIEIRA…WOAH-OH-OH-OH-OH! He comes from Senegal! He played for Arsenal!”

However, that story did come from the Daily Star website. So, yeah…

It’s not just the Euros going on this summer; In South America there are World Cup Qualifiers to prepare for. Mexico have been warming up with a few friendlies and last night Carlos Vela got on the score sheet against Peru. He scored one and made one in the 4-0 win and looked lively according to Young Guns’ match report.

Now, the Euros. Cesc has hit back at the critics after the bad press he’s been getting back home in Spain. Despite being given the legendary no.10 Spain shirt for the tournament, there’s talk he might be on the bench for their opening game against Russia tomorrow.

Cesc says he has always tried his best for Spain and given everything in his two years of being in the squad. He also explains that Spain and Arsenal play a different system and he does everything he can to try and adapt. If you want to read the full quotes then click here.

The other day I said that van Persie might be a bit short for Holland’s opener against Italy tonight. However, Arjen Robben has picked up an injury which might force Robin into action:

It’s an option to start with Van Persie but we don’t want to make our opponents any wiser than they already are. Robin gives the impression he is fit and so the time for him to be ready to start is coming near.

I do hope they don’t play Robin if he isn’t fully fit, because we all know what the result of that one is. I’ve got my fingers crossed for tonight. I will be watching, should be a good game. We can all catch our breath once the final whistle has gone if Robin has made it through alive. Good Luck, Son.

Wow, a busy day of news for once! Now tomorrow’s going to be dead, just watch. Until then.