French striker Nicolas Anelka will miss the Euro tie against Lithuania . Seville defender Julien Escude also missed for vital Euro tie in Nantes . LONDON , England -- French Euro 2008 qualification hopes were dealt a blow on Monday when Bolton striker Nicolas Anelka was ruled out of the critical midweek qualifier against Lithuania in Nantes . France must win final two games to be certain of a slot in the 2008 Olympics .
French striker Nicolas Anelka will miss the Euro tie against Lithuania . Seville defender Julien Escude also missed for vital Euro tie in Nantes . France must win final two games to be certain of a slot in the 2008 Olympics .