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Sadik answers Finland SOS

Finland coach Stuart Baxter has called Under-21 striker Berat Sadik into his senior squad for Wednesday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Russia, and placed captain Tim Sparv on stand-by.

Berat Sadik, in the colours of Arminia Bielefeld
Berat Sadik, in the colours of Arminia Bielefeld ©Getty Images

Finland coach Stuart Baxter has called Under-21 striker Berat Sadik into his senior squad for Wednesday's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Russia, and placed captain Tim Sparv on stand-by.

Helsinki test
The Finns came from a goal behind to secure a narrow 2-1 home win against Liechtenstein on Saturday which keeps them in the running for South Africa, but Petri Pasanen, Teemu Tainio and Shefki Kuqi all sustained injuries which make them doubtful for Wednesday's crucial Group 4 qualifier in Helsinki.

Left on Sunday
DSC Arminia Bielefeld forward Sadik left the U21 squad on Sunday, a day after a 1-0 victory against fellow finalists Belarus in their final friendly before next week's UEFA European U21 Championship in Sweden, to link up with the seniors.

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