Post by Salem6 on Jun 13, 2004 11:12:13 GMT
FRANCE
FABIEN BARTHEZ
Former Manchester United keeper is eccentric and error prone. A weak link for France.
RATING: 6
WILLY SAGNOL
Likes to get forward but is also strong in defence. An excellent right-back.
RATING: 7
LILIAN THURAM
Experienced and versatile, Thuram is one of the best defenders in the world.
RATING: 8
MARCEL DESAILLY
The Chelsea veteran is spoiling the memory of a magnificent career by playing on. Weak link.
RATING: 5
BIXENTE LIZARAZU
The veteran left-back is another of the team who has gone beyond their past glories.
RATING: 7
ROBERT PIRES
The Arsenal midfielder's eye for goal will be a huge danger for England.
RATING: 9
PATRICK VIEIRA
The Arsenal hard man is the best midfielder of his type in the world.
RATING: 10
CLAUDE MAKELELE
Mixed season for Chelsea but his departure was a factor in Real Madrid's bad season.
RATING: 9
ZINEDINE ZIDANE
Real Madrid star has adapted his game to play on the left. An all-time great.
RATING: 10
THIERRY HENRY
His pace and spectacular goals make him the best striker on the planet.
RATING: 10
DAVID TREZEGUET
Struggling with an ankle injury and is not at his best.
RATING: 7
ENGLAND
DAVID JAMES
Firmly established as England's first choice and determined to prove he is not a weak link.
RATING: 6
GARY NEVILLE
Experienced and solid as a rock. His commitment and leadership will be vital for England.
RATING: 7
SOL CAMPBELL
The Arsenal stopper will be crucial to England's hopes of stopping Henry. Pace will be priceless.
RATING: 8
LEDLEY KING
The Tottenham defender faces the test of his life. Has only won five caps and is just 23.
RATING: 6
ASHLEY COLE
If he can reproduce his Arsenal form then he will be a star for England in this tournament.
RATING: 8
DAVID BECKHAM
England's captain has seen his form drop in the last few months but he'll relish the big occasion.
RATING: 8
STEVEN GERRARD
This could be his tournament. Probably the man the French fear the most.
RATING: 9
PAUL SCHOLES
Though he has not scored for England in the last three years, he is a world-class talent.
RATING: 9
FRANK LAMPARD
The Chelsea midfielder has come of age this season. Can really grow in this tournament.
RATING: 7
MICHAEL OWEN
Still so young but is now coming into his prime. His pace will be a major threat to the French.
RATING: 9
WAYNE ROONEY
There's no doubt, he will become a world class player. But at 18, still not the finished article.
FRANCE 88
ENGLAND 85
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FABIEN BARTHEZ
Former Manchester United keeper is eccentric and error prone. A weak link for France.
RATING: 6
WILLY SAGNOL
Likes to get forward but is also strong in defence. An excellent right-back.
RATING: 7
LILIAN THURAM
Experienced and versatile, Thuram is one of the best defenders in the world.
RATING: 8
MARCEL DESAILLY
The Chelsea veteran is spoiling the memory of a magnificent career by playing on. Weak link.
RATING: 5
BIXENTE LIZARAZU
The veteran left-back is another of the team who has gone beyond their past glories.
RATING: 7
ROBERT PIRES
The Arsenal midfielder's eye for goal will be a huge danger for England.
RATING: 9
PATRICK VIEIRA
The Arsenal hard man is the best midfielder of his type in the world.
RATING: 10
CLAUDE MAKELELE
Mixed season for Chelsea but his departure was a factor in Real Madrid's bad season.
RATING: 9
ZINEDINE ZIDANE
Real Madrid star has adapted his game to play on the left. An all-time great.
RATING: 10
THIERRY HENRY
His pace and spectacular goals make him the best striker on the planet.
RATING: 10
DAVID TREZEGUET
Struggling with an ankle injury and is not at his best.
RATING: 7
ENGLAND
DAVID JAMES
Firmly established as England's first choice and determined to prove he is not a weak link.
RATING: 6
GARY NEVILLE
Experienced and solid as a rock. His commitment and leadership will be vital for England.
RATING: 7
SOL CAMPBELL
The Arsenal stopper will be crucial to England's hopes of stopping Henry. Pace will be priceless.
RATING: 8
LEDLEY KING
The Tottenham defender faces the test of his life. Has only won five caps and is just 23.
RATING: 6
ASHLEY COLE
If he can reproduce his Arsenal form then he will be a star for England in this tournament.
RATING: 8
DAVID BECKHAM
England's captain has seen his form drop in the last few months but he'll relish the big occasion.
RATING: 8
STEVEN GERRARD
This could be his tournament. Probably the man the French fear the most.
RATING: 9
PAUL SCHOLES
Though he has not scored for England in the last three years, he is a world-class talent.
RATING: 9
FRANK LAMPARD
The Chelsea midfielder has come of age this season. Can really grow in this tournament.
RATING: 7
MICHAEL OWEN
Still so young but is now coming into his prime. His pace will be a major threat to the French.
RATING: 9
WAYNE ROONEY
There's no doubt, he will become a world class player. But at 18, still not the finished article.
FRANCE 88
ENGLAND 85
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