Hats off to the ever-innovative folk at north-west firm Weightmans, who have got us into the Euro 2000 mood by sending us a copy of 'Jerusalem', the England anthem for the tournament sung by Fat Les.

The CD was accompanied by one publicising the firm's, erm, professional indemnity department with the tag-line: 'When you need a strong defence, make sure you pick the right team.' We particularly liked the line-up of lawyers with little footballer biographies, such as Vicky Morris: 'Great technique.

Keeps the game ticking over.

Gets into goal-scoring positions and converts her chances.' The firm scored one own goal though.

In 'Frank Maher's team talk', the team captain seems to take an overly adversarial approach, somewhat more appropriate to the football pitch than post-Woolf litigation.

'Get stuck in early on,' Frank advises.

'Don't let the opposition settle - it could prove costly.'