Goal-shy France need a new hero

DEPRIVED of the injured Thierry Henry and David Trezeguet, France have rarely missed their two leading strikers more than before their final World Cup qualifier against Cyprus.

Goal-shy France need a new hero
Tue, 11 Oct, 2005 - 01:00
James Whelan

France need victory at the Stade de France tomorrow night to finish at least second and book a place in the playoffs in a tight Group Four.

To be certain of clinching top spot and guaranteeing their berth in

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