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France vs England - as it happened: Ousmane Dembele's late strike secures victory for the hosts

Re-live all the action from Stade de France

Samuel Lovett
Monday 12 June 2017 22:09 BST
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After being held to 2-2 draw against Scotland over the weekend, England face France in Paris on Tuesday night in an international friendly.

Although there’s very little up for grabs, the occasion will mark an emotional affair with Oasis’ 'Don't Look Back in Anger' set to be played ahead of kick-off as the French pay respect to those killed in the London and Manchester attacks.

While England head into the match on the back of their draw at Hampden, Didier Deschamps’ men are looking to make amends after their 2-1 defeat against Sweden in which Hugo Lloris handed the opposition victory following an embarrassing stoppage-time error.

What time does it start?

The game kicks off at 8pm on Tuesday 13 June.

Where can I watch it?

ITV will provide live coverage of the match from 7.30pm onward.

Player to watch…

Kylian Mbappe. The Frenchman on everyone’s lips. After a stellar season at Monaco, in which he scored 26 goals in 44 games to help guide the side to the Ligue 1 title, Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move away from the Stade Louis II. Real Madrid, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all expressed interest in the player, though it remains unclear who will land his signature. Mbappe’s pace and movement will undoubtedly put England’s backline to the test and another impressive performance on the main stage will only serve to intensify his suitors’ interest.

Mbappe has been the talk of Europe (Getty)

It’s a big game for…

Tom Heaton. The goalkeeper will start in goal on Tuesday night with Joe Hart set to play no part in the friendly. Hart had been on course to miss the fixture regardless of Saturday’s game in which he conceded two Leigh Griffiths free-kicks in quick succession towards the end of the game. Heaton now has a chance to stake a claim for the No 1 jersey if he can impress in Paris, though he’ll be competing against Jack Butland who is due to replace him at half-time.

Tom Heaton has already been capped twice by England, making his debut against Australia last year (Getty)

Past three meetings…

England 2 France 0, International Friendly, November 2015

France 1 England 1, Euro 2012, June 2012

England 1 France 2, International Friendly, November 2010

England and France pay tribute to those who were killed in the Paris attack (Getty)

Form guide…

France: LWLWDW

England: DWLDWD

Odds…

France to win: 41/50

England to win: 17/5

Draw: 12/15

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France 2-2 England - 72 min: Oh my word. What an opportunity for France... and what a miss from Mbappe! The ball had fallen to the youngster in the centre of the England box who sent Cahill the wrong way with a faked shot on goal, before shifting play onto his left. From there, he sought to pick out the top left corner, from what must have been six yards out, but ended up smashing the ball against the upright. A huge chance squandered for the French.

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France 2-2 England - 73 min: In other news, Theresa May has taken part in what must be her very first Mexican wave alongside Emmanuel Macron. That's something I thought I'd never see/type...

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GOAL! France 3-2 England (Dembele, 79 min):

Following a disastrous bit of defending from the visitors, France have once again restored their lead. It was Pogba who kick-started the movement, grabbing hold of possession after a failed clearance, playing Mbappe ahead of him with a quick touch of the ball. The youngster sprung into life, surging forward into the box before playing Dembele ahead of him on the right. With a clean strike of the ball he fired it past Cahill and into the bottom left-hand corner. 3-2 and that could be it...

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France 3-2 England - 84 min: England looking deflated now and short of ideas as they attempt to find a late equaliser. They win a corner but Stones is penalised for pulling on his opposite man's shirt as he attempts to meet the delivery from the left.

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France 3-2 England - 89 min: Djibril Sidibé is replaced by Christophe Jallet.

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France 3-2 England - 90 min: Four minutes of extra time, though England are looking very unlikely of finding an equaliser...

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France 3-2 England - 92 min: A late surge from the home side sees the ball zipped back and forth across the England box but France fail to make a clear shot on goal. Gareth Southgate's men hang on...

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FULL TIME: France 3-2 England

Oh dear. Not the best of games for Gareth Southgate's men. Despite their one-man advantage, England failed to assert themselves against the hosts and struggled for creativity. France's superior midfield was the beating heart of their game and propelled the side to victory. A disappointing result for the Three Lions and one that showcased the gulf in quality between these two teams.

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