Carlos Vela starred in Arsenal’s victory over Sheffield United with an outstanding hat-trick, prompting renewed calls that he is ready to become the club’s new lead striker in the mould of hero Henry.
As with the 2002 World Cup, these Euros have proved a total write-off for the French. One goal, one point, one red card - sounds familiar? Matthew Day analyses where it all went so wrong for the 2000 European champions.
France are a hot favourite for Euro 2008 but Raynond Domenech pulled off a few surprises in his selections. Mike Martin analyses the 23-man squad.
What could another eighteen year-old possibly add to Arsenal’s game? Eddy van der Kloot says young Carlos Vela could be a replacement for the departed Thierry Henry.