France pledge to learn from ’03 World Cup ‘errors’

FRANCE are determined to learn from their mistakes of four years ago as they head into their series of warm-up matches ahead of the World Cup.

A 22-man Les Bleus squad, which included long-term absentees Fabien Pelous and Frederic Michalak, was named today for the international friendly against England at Twickenham this weekend.

With a return match against the world champions in Marseille and a clash with Wales in Cardiff to come before the World Cup opener against Argentina on September 7, French selectors have three games to assess their options.