France won't have it all their own way
World champions France begin their intensive preparations for the rescheduled Euro 2020 tournament by playing hosts to Wales on Wednesday evening at the Allianz Riviera in Nice. Karim Benzema is back in Didier Deschamps' squad after a five-year absence, but Les Bleus might have to work harder in their friendly than they might expect. Read our preview here:
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Precious Rubin
With serious off-field matters affecting manager Ryan Giggs, it will fall instead to Robert Page to coach Wales through the summer. For the trip to France, he is unlikely to risk individuals such as Joe Allen and Aaron Ramsey in midfield for the full 90 minutes, instead opting for a more cautious approach in the build-up. One player who is certain to make his bow though is Cardiff City teenager Rubin Colwill. The 19 year old attacking midfielder started to come into the first team for his Championship team as the regular campaign wound down, and should be the most advanced positionally behind the front three. Gareth Bale, Harry Wilson, and Kieffer Moore will cause the hosts a number of problems on the break, too.
Kounde be a bumpy ride
Few would expect a victory for the visitors, but there might be a few hairy moments for one of Euro 2020's rock-solid favourites. 888sport have odds of 2.50 for both teams to score.
