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Journalism of Courage
Vieira vs Gerrard
• The key battle in the match, involving the Premiership’s two most dynamic enforcers, both superb ball-distributors. Gerrard, who has a more attacking brief than Vieira, will be looking to erase memories of the 2001 FA Cup final, which Vieira dominated
Beckham vs Zidane
• France operate mainly through their left-sided matrix, with Zidane pulling the strings. If England — via Beckham’s patrolling — can cut off supply to him, that would leave Henry isolated and force France to their weaker right side. If Zidane can elude Beckham, Neville will have to chase him, leaving the hole for Henry to slip into
Henry vs King/Campbell
• Alternatively, Henry against the entire England defence. Campbell is suspect against genuine pace but King held his own when the two last met, in a club match
Scholes vs Pires
• England’s most elusive, yet dynamic player up against old Arsenal foe. Expect fireworks: Scholes makes no secret of contempt for Pires’s diving abilities.
