BITS AND BOBS

Last updated : 16 August 2006 By Ed
Ruud van Nistelrooy has been left out of the Dutch squad

Everton's Andy van der Meyde has had his dog stolen after thieves broke into his house at the weekend. It appears van der Meyde is having a lovely time in scouseland after having his drink 'spiked' a fortnight ago and been given a £50,000 fine for breaking the club's curfew.

The Mirror reports that Ronaldo and Rooney are b both in competition to become the club's penalty taker.