Yes, I suspect Italy will win.

France will have to step up their performance if they are going to contain that Italian team - Italy seem a little short on pace but they have plenty of technical skill, and are very strong defensively.

France will need Zidane, Vieira, Makelele and Ribery on absolute top form, Barthez can't make any clangers - but if the midfield sufficiently protects a (very strong) French defence and the French have the courage to take the game to Italy, as they did very effectively against Brazil, France might just pull it off.

Here's hoping France do it, anyway ...

Posted By: Ottosson Foxtrot on July 6th 2006 at 11:02:07

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I'll be amazed if Italy can't beat France (n/m) (Other Football) - duke of york, Jul 6, 10:59:23
- Yes, I suspect Italy will win. (Other Football) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Jul 6, 11:02:07
  - French looked totally knackered last night (Other Football) - duke of york, Jul 6, 11:06:04
    - It's got to be France for me, Dukey. (Other Football) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Jul 6, 11:11:55
      - I will ponder your thoughts and reach a conclusion (Other Football) - duke of york, Jul 6, 11:15:24
        
        It's nice to hear that my thoughts might actually lead you to reconsider! (Other Football) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Jul 6, 11:17:54
        
        sycophantastic (n/m) (Other Football) - Tomblander, Jul 6, 11:20:53
        
        In true WotB tradition, Tomby ... (Other Football) - Ottosson Foxtrot, Jul 6, 11:22:07
        
        hurrah! (Other Football) - Tomblander, Jul 6, 11:23:42
    - They are no spring chickens themselves (n/m) (Other Football) - Steve in Holland, Jul 6, 11:08:50

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