FRANCE versus Switzerland was detente, a yawn, much ado about 0-0.
Wiltord was braindead, as always.
I never thought Wiltord was good enough to play for Arsenal and 60 caps did not change my view. This dismal game did not change my view. Another 30 caps will not change my view.Emails from readers will not change my view.
Poor old Patrick Vieira looked like a 41-year old.
Ribery, 23, was put under double pressure by being given his first start in the opening game of the World Cup Finals.
THIERRY HENRY needs Arsene Wenger in the dressing room with him before the game. He needs Robbie Pires, Ashley Cole, the warm love of the Arsenal fans, a pitch prepared by his own groundsman.
Makelele and Gallas were magnificent, and Zidane was 40% of magnificent.
That means that the French national team should be, even now, designed to suit Zidane.
Ukraine play Spain at 2pm but there are hints that Shevchenko will not play.
Since I’ve been waiting a decade to see Sheva, my favourite player, in a World Cup, I will be very, very disappointed if that is the case.