France lost 5-0 at Wembley 30 years ago (the game was played on 12 march 1969). England was then the World Champions and Georges Boulogne the French national team newly appointed coach. Roger Lemerre played then centre-back and says 'I felt I could cope with the English style of play, I thought I had the qualities to face them. The match was played under typical british weather conditions and was lost within 15 mins. I remember the O' Grady England first goal, Hurst scored three afterwards. Problem with the English players is that they never give up and give everything during the 90 mins of play. You have to live that once during your lifetime. This match was however good fun...'
Youri D.' s father nicknamed 'Tchouki' played too (right-back?) and never told his son of the match, as you couldn' t say.

Nico should start the game alongside Dugarry upfront.