Everton striker Louis Saha has revealed he has used leeches to help his chronic knee problems.

Louis Saha has endured an injury-plagued career, but it seems he has had enough. The France international has resorted to using blood-sucking leeches on his knee injury.

France coach Laurent Blanc has named Everton striker Louis Saha in his 21-man squad and called up Lorient forward Kevin Gameiro for the first time ahead of next month’s Euro 2012 qualifying double header.

New Everton signing Jermaine Beckford scored twice and Louis Saha also registered as the Toffees enjoyed an excellent pre-season win yesterday,Click the full screen image button in the gallery above to see the best of the action in its full glory and

Everton continued their pre-season preparations with a comfortable 2-0 friendly win over Australian side Melbourne Heart on Wednesday morning.

Louis Saha could earn a recall for Everton’s trip to Blackburn on Saturday but Johnny Heitinga is a doubt.

Everton are boosted by the return to action of striker Louis Saha for Saturday’s visit of Bolton Wanderers.

Everton are likely to be without the services of striker Louis Saha for the Premiership clash with Hull on Sunday.

Everton striker Louis Saha has had to pull out of France’s friendly with Spain in Paris because of a thigh injury.

Everton striker Louis Saha insists he will not get carried away after being handed a surprise France call-up for the first time in over three years.