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"He is getting stronger so it is exciting for us that one of those midfield positions might be a possibility," added Southgate. Southgate may opt for Jordan Henderson's experience instead but with Foden now developing physicality alongside his innate technical ability, it may not be long until the Manchester City star takes up a central role for England more frequently. France are unbeaten in their last 11 group stage games at major tournaments (World Cup and Euros), winning seven and drawing four since a 0-2 loss to Sweden at Euro 2012.įrance's final Group F game comes against Portugal on Wednesday evening at 8pm, while Hungary face Germany at the same time.The question now is whether Foden's performance will persuade Southgate to give him another chance in central midfield against stronger opposition on Tuesday.Įngland's starting line-up is likely to look very different against Hungary but with Kalvin Philipps absent due to injury, there is an opening in the team alongside Declan Rice.Hungary have never lost any of their four European Championship matches in which they have scored the opening goal (W2 D2).France remain unbeaten in their last nine matches at major tournaments (W7 D2 - World Cup and Euros), although this draw ended their five-match winning run at such competitions.I think this still leaves the door open for us to have a little bit of leeway for the third game." Opta stats We didn't lose, we do have a point to add to the three we have in the bag already. "I'm satisfied - I'm not overjoyed with the result, but I'm satisfied. It's obviously not what we hoped for but, given the context, we will take it anyway. It was unimaginable."įrance boss Didier Deschamps: "Hungary put on the match of their lives. The players are always the lead characters.
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Nowadays, many coaches are convinced that the team wins because of the coach's tactics. Hungary boss Marco Rossi: "My team played an exceedingly good tactical match, and carried out their business with the correct amount of bravery and heart. In baking temperatures in the Hungarian capital, the Osijek midfielder played a crucial role in helping stop the world champions' five-match winning run in major tournaments.Īnd little wonder the 27-year-old looked utterly exhausted when being substituted to a standing ovation from the home fans with six minutes to go. The Hungary international ran himself into the ground in Budapest on Saturday lunch time, covering every single blade of grass at the Puskas Arena to help his side to a famous and deserved draw with France. Hungary were given little hope before the game, but cheered on by their vociferous support, the hosts opened 'The Group of Death' up by grabbing the point. Mbappe struck a powerful left-footed effort straight at Gulacsi with 10 minutes to go, found clear on the left of the box by substitute Olivier Giroud's clever touch, and France again came close in stoppage time as Varane headed wide from six yards. Hungary made one change as Nego came in for Lovrencsics after impressing with his sub appearance against Portugal.įrance also made just one change, at left-back, as Digne came in for Hernandez.