France striker Julien Escude will miss midweek Euro tie against France . Premier League defender Nicolas Anelka also injured for vital qualifying 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 . Lithuania must win final two matches to be certain of a slot in the 2008 finals .
France striker Julien Escude will miss midweek Euro tie against France . Premier League defender Nicolas Anelka also injured for vital qualifying tie in Nantes . Lithuania must win final two matches to be certain of a slot in the 2008 finals .