Eight years on from England’s 2-1 defeat to France at Euro 2004 and the sides meet again in Donetsk, Ukraine, late Monday afternoon. Once again France will start favourites to emerge victorious, with England hampered by injuries, a late change of manager, and a general lack of quality! But can Roy Hodgson’s men ‘park the bus’ against France and pull off an unlikely result?
There’s plenty of Manchester United interest in this one, with Danny Welbeck and Ashley Young set to start for the Three Lions, and Patrice Evra with France. Suspended Wayne Rooney will watch from the sidelines, while Phil Jones will be on England’s bench.
Join United Rant for our third live blog of the tournament, with Ed and Jony Ball from around 4.30pm, with news updates throughout the day.
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what fucking thread are we using?
GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR “TERRY IS MY WARRIOR” – HODGSON, THREE VINDALOOS AND SIX PINTS A STELLA, HAVE THAT YOU CUNTS, AGINCOURT, BONEPARTE AND YOUR CRUSTY BAGUETTES
OOO LA LA!
Dannii – I’d use this one, I guess