BENNI McCarthy is expected to lead South Africa's strike force when they take on Jamaica in Bloemfontein this Tuesday evening.

The 32-year-old forward returned to the international stage at the weekend in their goalless draw with Japan after a seven month absence after falling out with former South Africa coach Joel Santana.

But after being selected for the friendly matches against Japan and Jamaica by new coach Carlos Alberto Parreira, McCarthy now has a chance to impress to make the Bafana World Cup squad.

Also hoping to be on duty for South Africa this evening is Rovers midfielder Elrio van Heerden.

Those two are the only 'seniors' in action on Tuesday with UEFA Under 21 qualification matches also taking place.

France need a victory this evening in Reims when their under 21s take on Slovenia if they are to draw level with the Ukraine at the top of Group 8.

The French under 21 side, which includes Rovers midfielder Steven Nzonzi, are unbeaten in their four games played so far, with a record of two wins and two draws.

They are currently three points behind Ukraine, but with a game in hand.

Defender Johnny Flynn and his Northern Ireland squad will be looking to build on their impressive 1-1 draw at home to Germany's under 21s when they face more tough opponents in the form of the Czech Republic in Ballymena.

Northern Ireland have struggled in Group 5, with last Friday's draw their only point from their opening four games as they prepare to take on a Czech side with a 100% record of four wins from four.

Frank Fielding is away with England's under 21s in Vilnius to take on Lithuania.

Stuart Pearce's side are three points behind Group 9 leaders Greece, but with a game in hand.

England's under 19s are also in action this Tuesday evening when they take on Turkey in Scunthorpe.

17-year-old Rovers defender Phil Jones was a late call-up to the squad for the first time and he'll be hoping for some game time for Noel Blake's squad.