Time is running out for Raymond Domenech and his ageing band of battle hardened under achievers. Thiery Henry will be the spearhead for the old guard in their last attempt at redemption.
And Zidane will have to be content to be a cheerleader.
They must beat Togo today to avoid first-round elimination for the second consecutive World Cup.France will be meeting an African team at the World Cup For the third time in a row. Their experience has not been the best. In 1998, they defeated South Africa 3-0 and in 2002, they lost 0-1 to Senegal. Will Togo let France to repeat the feat of 23 June 1984 (exactly 22 years ago) when Les Bleus qualified for the Euro final by defeating Portugal 3-2 in a semi-final in Marseilles thanks to a goal by Platini?
Shakespeare almost got it right.Togo or not to go? That is the question!