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EURO 2008 Preview: Holland vs. France
Published in FilGoal on 13 - 06 - 2008

Holland are in another clash of titans against France, following the Oranje's impressive 3-0 win over Italy in the first game.
Marco Van Basten is hoping his side can replicate their superb start and book a last eight ticket rather than setting a tense finale to the 'Group of Death'.
Van Basten's counterpart Raymond Domenech is demanding a 'sparkling performance' from his team in order to beat the 'outstanding' Holland.
Quality is guaranteed at Stade de Suisse as both sides are almost at full-strength after retrieving some important figures back from injury.
Head-to-head:
Holland win: 9
France win: 8
Draw: 4
Holland
"We played well against Italy but you don't win the tournament after one match," Van Basten said.

Henry back for France
"Instead of thinking already about the quarter-finals, we must get our feet back on the ground and start all over again against France, who are a very strong, experienced team."
Team News: The Dutch are boosted by the return of influential winger Arjen Robben, who could be in at the expense of Nigel de Jong.
Striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and full-back Mario Melchiot are out with thigh and pelvis injuries respectively.
Probable Line-up: Van der Sar- Van Bronkhorst, Boulahrouz, Mathijsen, Ooijer- Engelaar, Sneijder, Van der Vaart, Robben, Kuyt, Van Nistelrooy.
France
"We know what we have to do and we'll try our best to get the three points," said Domenech.
"Personally, I'm hoping for a sparkling French performance, but unfortunately I can't predict anything. We build our side around a solid defense and the Dutch have outstanding attackers, so it should be a good, exciting match."
Team News: Thierry Henry is back from injury and is set to take Nicolas Anelka's place upfront.
Domenech remained coy over the availability of captain Patrick Vieira, who missed the opener with a thigh problem. If Vieira missed out again, Jeremy Toulalan should deputize.
Probable Line-up: Coupet- Evra, Sagnol, Gallas, Thuram- Vieira, Makelele, Malouda, Ribery- Henry, Benzema.


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