England Face France In Opening Game

England Skipper

By David Hobbs
November 30 2003

Sven Goren Eriksson's England will take on current European champions France in their opening game of the Euro 2004 Tournament in Portugal. The rest of Group B consists of Croatia, who England defeated 3-1 a few weeks ago, and Switzerland. Match Report

England Face France In Opening Game

Sven Goren Eriksson's England will take on current European champions France in their opening game of the Euro 2004 Tournament in Portugal.

The rest of Group B consists of Croatia, who England defeated 3-1 a few weeks ago, and Switzerland.

"I'm really looking forward to the game against France," said Eriksson.

"It's a big, big game against one of the tournament favourites, and it will be very tough." he added

The Full Draw

Group A: Portugal; Greece; Spain; Russia

Group B: France; England; Switzerland; Croatia

Group C: Sweden; Bulgaria; Denmark; Italy

Group D: Czech Rep; Latvia; Germany; Holland

The tournament kicks off on the 12th of June when the hosts Portugal take on Greece in the FC Porto Stadium.

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