England 2-0 France:Terrorism Defeated
The friendly between England and France always had a special importance to it other than the result. This was a game where the result was not of much significance because sometimes football is indeed just a game and there are other issues far more important than a 90 minute match.
The solidarity shown by both sets of players along with their supporters sent a message of strength and unity to the entire world. It was never easy for the players and the supporters to be part of this occasion just four days after the horrific terror attacks in Paris that took the lives of around 120 people. However, the supporters, with their 'Pray for Paris' placards, made sure their defiant message was heard by everyone.
As for the game, it was a wonderful night for Hodgson and his men. England were ordinary against Spain but they upped their game in the match against France. The French started the game well with Cabaye in particular threatening in the early stages.However, it may have been one of those games for France where the occasion got to them and they started to fade away as the game went on. For England though, this was a game where a lot of positives could be brought along.
Rooney, who was restored to the starting lineup, was particularly impressive and so was Dele Alli. The young Tottenham midfielder scored the first and also played an important part in the second. Rooney, who scored the second, looked sharp in the game and was looking like he wanted to impress his manager after being benched for the match against Spain.
There was also a heartfelt applause for Lassana Diarra, who had lost his cousin in those attacks, when he came on later in the game. France, however, failed to threaten in the final stages of the game and England went on to win the match comfortably in the end. However, it was one of those games where the result was not king, the occasion was.
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| England & France show solidarity against the Paris terror attacks. |
As for the game, it was a wonderful night for Hodgson and his men. England were ordinary against Spain but they upped their game in the match against France. The French started the game well with Cabaye in particular threatening in the early stages.However, it may have been one of those games for France where the occasion got to them and they started to fade away as the game went on. For England though, this was a game where a lot of positives could be brought along.
Rooney, who was restored to the starting lineup, was particularly impressive and so was Dele Alli. The young Tottenham midfielder scored the first and also played an important part in the second. Rooney, who scored the second, looked sharp in the game and was looking like he wanted to impress his manager after being benched for the match against Spain.
There was also a heartfelt applause for Lassana Diarra, who had lost his cousin in those attacks, when he came on later in the game. France, however, failed to threaten in the final stages of the game and England went on to win the match comfortably in the end. However, it was one of those games where the result was not king, the occasion was.
