Legendary referee Pierluigi Collina has joined the calls for video technology to be introduced into football following the recent 'handball' incident that saw France knock the Republic of Ireland out of the World Cup.

Les Bleus striker Thierry Henry blatantly handled the ball before setting up William Gallas' goal last Wednesday, an incident which could have been cleared up in seconds had the officials been allowed to call on video technology.

The Italian insists a solution needs to be found, whether it be the introduction of video technology, or usage of the fifth and sixth official idea currently being trialled in the UEFA Europa League this season.

Now Collina, widely regarded as the best referee in the world before his retirement in 2005, told Radio Anchio Lo Sport: "Today's technology is moving rapidly compared to how good man can be in improving himself.

"A solution needs to be found. I think judges behind the goals in Paris would or could have helped the referee to see what happened better.

"Henry's incident lasts just a few seconds and the referee may have had a feeling by seeing the players react, but there are times when you don't see something on the pitch."

The 49-year-old, who is now the Head of Italian referees, joins Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger in calling for technology to be introduced to the beautful game in the wake of 'The Hand of Henry' incident