France fighting for home comfort

DOUBT-RIDDEN France seek their first home victory in eight months when they face a solid Switzerland in a World Cup Group Four qualifier in Paris tonight.

The French, who have snatched two away successes at the Faroe Islands and Cyprus, have produced five consecutive draws on home soil and have yet to convince against strong European opposition.

France, Ireland and Israel all have eight points from four games with Switzerland on five from three games.