FRANCE V ENGLAND: MATCH LIBRARY
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France v England: Match Library

Wednesday, 12 May 2004.

Match Build-up

  • France 0-1 England
    The waiting is finally over, England and France have kicked off in Lisbon's Estadio da Luz.
  • Tord on French test
    ENGLAND TV: Tord Grip says the key to stopping Thierry Henry may lie with the right sided England centre-half.
  • The icing on the cake
    Trevor Brooking has asked England's players to round off a perfect week for him by beating France at Euro 2004.
  • Leader of the Opposition
    TheFA.com provides an insight into Jacques Santini, who took over the France side after their disastrous 2002 World Cup campaign.
  • Respect but not fear
    On the eve of England's clash against France, The People's Paul McCarthy gives us the media point of view.
  • England match the champions
    HAVEN'T WE MET BEFORE: We look back to England's last match with France in September 2000.
  • Breaking the French resistance
    John Terry has paid tribute to France captain Marcel Desailly as he prepares to face his clubmate at Euro 2004.
  • Leading from the side
    Marcel Desailly won't play against England, but says he will still undertake a captain's role during the clash of the Titans.
  • Owen's French friends
    ENGLAND TV: Owen Hargreaves is in the perfect position to analyse the strengths of French full-backs
  • No risks with Terry
    John Terry is set to miss England's Group B opener against France on Sunday after failing to recover from a hamstring strain
  • Gunner be fascinating
    ENGLAND TV: David Dein tells us about the Arsenal talent on display in Lisbon when England play France this Sunday
  • "Keep it cool"
    Sven-Goran Eriksson is telling his players to stay calm and disciplined as they prepare to take on France.
  • England's record start
    HAVEN'T WE MET BEFORE: We look back at England's 1982 World Cup victory over France.
  • 'We believe we can win'
    England centre-back Sol Campbell is looking forward to testing himself against European champions France on Sunday.
  • The proud leader
    David Beckham has told of the immense pride he will feel when he leads out the Three Lions against France in Lisbon
  • Desailly in doubt
    Marcel Desailly may miss France's opening game against England in the European Championship next month.
  • Tournoi success
    HAVEN'T WE MET BEFORE: England completed their second victory in le Tournoi with a 1-0 win over France
  • Sol-id as a rock
    Thierry Henry sees Arsenal team-mate Sol Campbell as the rock at the heart of the England defence.
  • Desailly in doubt
    Marcel Desailly is a major injury doubt ahead of France's opening Euro 2004 match against England on Sunday.
  • We'll bounce back
    Gary Neville has backed David Beckham to continue taking penalties as England look to bounce back.

Minute by Minute

  • France 2-1 England
    HOW IT HAPPENED: Two last minute goals snatch victory for France leaving England cursing their luck

Match Report

  • Cruel blow
    England were brought back to earth in the cruellest way possible, conceding two very late goals against France.

Post Match Reaction

  • Sven: Heads up
    Sven Goran Eriksson is confident of qualification from Group B, despite Sunday night's defeat to France.
  • Owen's pain
    Michael Owen says he has never been involved in such a cruel match as England's 2-1 defeat against France.
  • King's biggest match
    ENGLAND TV EXCLUSIVE: England centre-half Ledley King talks about the biggest game of his career.
  • Cole: We still believe
    EXCLUSIVE: Ashley Cole insists England can still reach the quarter-finals despite defeat against France.
  • Vieira praises Lions
    France captain Patrick Vieira has admitted that they would have been happy with a draw last night.
  • Gerrard: I'll make up for it
    Steven Gerrard has thanked fans for sticking by him and the team last night - and vowed to repay them.
  • Becks' penalty agony
    David Beckham was left ruing his second-half penalty miss as two late goals handed France all three points.

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