England goalkeeper David James will refuse the opportunity to have a defender alongside him on the goalline to combat the threat of Luis Figo’s free-kicks against Portugal tonight.

Switzerland striker Alexander Frei could still miss his side’s Euro 2004 Group B clash with France tonight after UEFA appealed against the decision to clear him of spitting against England.

THIERRY Henry says that he and his French team-mates have yet to fire on all cylinders as they approach tonight’s final Euro 2004 Group B match with Switzerland.

Switzerland coach Kobi Kuhn is determined his team will retain their focus on tomorrow’s final Euro 2004 Group B match against table-toppers France - irrespective of the controversy which has surrounded Alexander Frei.

Croatia’s deputy goalkeeper Tomislav Butina seems certain to start in Sunday’s Euro 2004 Group B opener against Switzerland with first-choice Stipe Pletikosa likely to be out injured.