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France's underwhelming start to Euro 2016 could be a blessing in disguise.

Had Didier Deschamps's team swept Romania aside courtesy of an emphatic scoreline Les Bleus would have been installed as overwhelming favourites by now.

However, a narrow - yet deserved - victory thanks to Dimitri Payet's stunning strike means the pressure has not yet been ramped up on France.

Albania are searching for their first ever point at a European Championship but look likely to go home empty handed.

France will be expected to all-but claim their place in the knock-out stages with a game to spare but cannot be complacent, having lost to their opponents in a friendly last year.

Team news

Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann were not at their best against Romania and will be expected to produce improved performances.

N'Golo Kante covered every blade of grass on Friday night and has sewn up his place in central midfield.

Anthony Martial is pushing for a start and so too is Kingsley Coman after both youngsters impressed off the bench in the tournament opener.

Adil Rami and Laurent Koscielny will retain their places in defence, despite the duo's partnership yet to convince it can cope with the competition's big guns.

Albania must fill a Lorik Cana shaped hole in their side after their captain was sent off against Swizterland.

Ergys Kace is one of several candidates vying to replace Cana while the skipper serves a one-game suspension.

Goalkeeper Etrit Berisha did not cover himself in glory in the opening game but is unlikely to be dropped.

22-year-old right back Elseid Hysaj is one to keep an eye on, with several European sides rumoured to be interested in the Napoli man.

France possible XI: Lloris, Sagna, Rami, Koscielny, Evra, Pogba, Kante, Matuidi, Griezmann, Giroud, Payet.

Albania possible XI: Berisha, Hysaj, Cana, Mavraj, Agolli, Abrashi, Kukeli, Xhaka, Roshi, Sadiku, Lenjani.

correct!

grabs front seat


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France 1:1 Albania

backing Giroud to score

Hot cake for france walahi fa

France to win by at least 2 goals, likely 3-1

Na france get this match today oo..mai balance well for this front page

portugal and Ronaldo cost me my money yesterday. France should not fall my hands this time.
Payet to score 10/1..

on my way to France inside my keke napep

NegeduGrace:
Na france get this match today oo..mai balance well for this front page

this tournament no get swag at all.... lemme see how FIFA will rate player of the year, this one that neymar, Suarez, ronaldo n some super stars effed up.

Anytime am watching Euro,i always thank God for not putting 9ja in european continent

i'm very sure we can't even qualify for a single euro tournament talkless of lifting trophy

Correct!!

Godvilla:
17.19 points for Albania, I took a big risk but no shaking, Albania all the way 2 goals to nor in....

Big risk is betting your entire savings on Albania. I wll certainly advise against that.

France to murder albania 3-1

As My benzema and Varane no gree follow E no encourage me to watsh sef.France missing Varane in dat back like kilode

I tip France to win. No upset expected!

Don't know wat dis Euro is turning to
First I put my money on Belgium and Spain then both start by misbehaving
Una go surprise na Iceland get this title
Modified
Stupid France didn't have a single shot on target before they put Griezman on d field
why coachy bench both pogba and griezman us a mystery to me

GAME ON!!!!!

baby daddy no ramos today na

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I don't think that would have been the case expecially if you check our head to head against European opositions but who knows?

Mediapace:
Anytime am watching Euro,i always thank God for not putting 9ja in european continent

i'm very sure we can't even qualify for a single euro tournament talkless of lifting trophy

Startimes Bleep me up sha. I was certain they'd show it on nta24

Is that not France vs. Ikorodu United am watching

France all the way

I payet being named player of the tournament

aieromon come and warn your martial oh

C'mon Albania!

European Player Of The Year 2016 = Payet

payet n martial quite influential tonight