His inclusion in the friendly against the Dutch is not down sentiment - Ribbeck has hinted he will have no hesitation in picking Matthaus for his Euro 2000 side, despite the fact he will be approaching his 40th birthday.
Clarke was shockingly booed by his home supporters when playing out dot balls, but with the required run-rate approaching eight an over, Watson smashed Yardy for consecutive leg-side sixes en route to his highest ODI score to relieve the pressure.
James Ferguson, still hoping to witness General Grant's arrival, looked up from his first-floor seat and saw, on the other side of the theatre, another man-not Grant-approaching the box.