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.

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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