What the back pages of the papers say - March 19

England are ready to tempt Martin Johnson back into Test rugby as the new manager in overall charge of their under-achieving team.

• Read PETER JACKSON'S exclusive report here

Also: Xabi Alonso hailed Rafa Benitez's latest tactical reshuffle yesterday and claimed one of its less spectacular spin-offs could prove the key to stifling Manchester United's title charge on Sunday.

Theo Walcott and David Beckham are set for England recalls for next week's match against France.

• Read NEIL ASHTON'S exclusive here

• Confident Alonso relishing United clash

THE SUN

Alex Ferguson warned Kevin Davies, the Premier League's dirtiest player: You won't kick us out of the title.

• Read PETER FERGUSON'S report here

Also: Darrell Hair could return to action in England this summer.

• Read MIKE DICKSON'S report here

DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea skipper John Terry was last night described as the 'Zinedine Zidane' of the Blues.

Also: Brian Ashton's chances of keeping his job as England rugby coach have improved - despite former Red Rose star Brian Moore suggesting he is already dead in the water.

DAILY STAR

FA tough guy Lord Triesman last night vowed to wage war on the foul-mouthed players and bosses threatening to ruin English football.

Also: Obafemi Martins has revealed just why he shed tears at being substituted by Kevin Keegan.

DAILY EXPRESS

Martin Johnson was last night touted as the man to help turn silver into gold for England as head of a revamped Twickenham management team.

Also: Avram Grant says that even if Roman Abramovich does sack him as Chelsea manager at the end of this season they will remain friends.

THE TIMES

Sir Alex Ferguson, the Manchester United manager, has warned his players not to waste the opportunity to tighten their grip at the top of the Barclays Premier League this evening by allowing thoughts to drift to what he believes will be a pivotal weekend in the title race.

Also: Avram Grant has urged Fabio Capello to make John Terry the England again when the Italian names his squad for next Wednesday's friendly against France.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Lord Triesman, the FA chairman, revealed yesterday that he will meet managers and representatives of the professional game to encourage them to treat referees with more respect.

Also: Fabio Capello has been convinced that David Beckham is fit enough to return to the England fold, and will now decide whether the LA Galaxy midfielder's form is good enough to justify inclusion in the 30-man squad announced tomorrow for next week's friendly with France in Paris.

THE GUARDIAN

Arsene Wenger is considering reporting Internazionale to UEFA for tapping up Alexander Hleb.

Also: The decision yesterday by the International cricket Council to allow the Australian umpire Darrell Hair to return to officiating at the top level after a 19-month hiatus came after an informal request from the Pakistan board to avoid any match involving Pakistan, the team he upset at the Oval in August 2006 when he accused Inzamam-ul-Haq's side of ball-tampering.

THE INDEPENDENT

Theo Walcott is in line for a surprise return to the senior England fold when Fabio Capello tomorrow names his provisional 30-man squad to face France next week.

Also: Gretna's players will decide on an individual basis whether to play against Celtic in this weekend's Scottish Premier League game.