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Live build-up: France v England

Sunday, June 10, 2012

Get all the latest from Donetsk ahead of tomorrow's Group D game between France and England, including streams of today's press conferences, in our rolling blog.

Live build-up: France v England
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Blanc ready to pit wits against best
Live 09/06/2012

Blanc ready to pit wits against best

Laurent Blanc explained his wish to create not just a winning France team but an attractive one too as he spoke about the challenge of his first major tournament as a coach.
Reborn Ribéry back to his best
Live 09/06/2012

Reborn Ribéry back to his best

After a tough period for the national team Franck Ribéry has shone in France's recent matches, and tells UEFA.com how regaining the supporters' affections has made the difference.
Lloris will stand up to England bombardment
Live 09/06/2012

Lloris will stand up to England bombardment

France's softly-spoken captain Hugo Lloris is preparing to bare his teeth as he gets ready for the "impeccable spirit" of an England team he describes as "born competitors".
Downing optimistic England are on the up
Live 08/06/2012

Downing optimistic England are on the up

A new manager has just come in and injuries to key players have disrupted England's preparations, but Stewart Downing tells UEFA.com that Roy Hodgson's squad are aiming high.
Confident Hart talks up England chances
Live 08/06/2012

Confident Hart talks up England chances

Arriving at UEFA EURO 2012 as a Premier League title winner, England goalkeeper Joe Hart told UEFA.com that expectation in the squad is high going into their Group D opener.
Shearer drops in to answer your tweets
Live 08/06/2012

Shearer drops in to answer your tweets

Hundreds of users sent in their Twitter questions for Alan Shearer and the former England captain fondly recalled EURO '96 and eyed up the strikers taking centre stage this summer.