Everton climb to fifth

Germany win Women’s World Cup

Domestic round-up

Everton move up to fifth in the Premier League after goals from Joleon Lescott and Steven Pienaar secured a 2-0 win over Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.

Germany won the Women’s World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Brazil in Shanghai to become the first team to retain the title. The United States of America finished in third place after beating Norway 4-1.

Michael Owen’s injury saga continues. Yesterday, Newcastle United boss Sam Allardyce suggested that the striker be back in action for next weekend’s clash with Everton after a successful hernia operation. However, Owen himself has admitted he is not so optimistic and expects to miss England’s crucial Euro 2008 qualifiers in October.

In the Championship, West Bromwich Albion brushed aside the challenge of visitors Queens Park Rangers 5-1 to move up to second place in the table.

Heart of Midlothian beat St Mirren 1-3 at Love Street thanks to goals from Andrew Driver, Michael Stewart and Andrius Velicka.

In the Blue Square Premier, Oxford United and York City shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw at the Kassam Stadium.

Nathan Davies