France players felt ‘guilty and ashamed’ for Thierry Henry handball, says Emmanuel Petit

The former Arsenal, Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder admits many French players wanted the game to be replayed.

GUILTY AND ASHAMED: Emmanuel Petit of France celebrates with Thierry Henry after scoring the first goal during the France v England Nationwide International Friendly from the Stade de France, Paris. Mandatory Credit: Clive Brunskill/ALLSPORT

France World Cup winner Emmanuel Petit admits many of his compatriots felt 'guilty and ashamed' over Thierry Henry's controversial handball against the Republic of Ireland.

It's been more than 13 years since Henry used his hand to help set up William Gallas' extra-time winner in the playoff second leg in Paris.