Highlights Video and Goals: France vs England Euro 2012
England opened up their Euro 2012 campaign with a cagey 1-1 draw against France at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk. Laurent Blanc's team controlled much of the Group D fixture but Joleon Lescott headed the Three Lions into the lead after 30 minutes.
Match Result
Final Score: France 1 - 1 England
Goals Scorer: Samir Nasri (France, 39); Joleon Lescott (England, 30)
Man of the Match: Samir Nasri
England opened up their Euro 2012 campaign with a cagey 1-1 draw against France at the Donbass Arena in Donetsk. Laurent Blanc's team controlled much of the Group D fixture but Joleon Lescott headed the Three Lions into the lead after 30 minutes.
Match Result
Final Score: France 1 - 1 England
Goals Scorer: Samir Nasri (France, 39); Joleon Lescott (England, 30)
Man of the Match: Samir Nasri
Samir Nasri (born 26 June 1987) is a French international footballer who plays for English club Manchester City in the Premier League and the France national team. He primarily plays as an attacking midfielder and a winger, although he has also been deployed in central midfield. Nasri is known for his technical ability, creativity, pace, and ability to read the game.Of Algerian heritage, he is described as a player whose "vision and imagination make him an unpredictable opponent". His playing style, ability, and cultural background have drawn comparisons to French legend Zinedine Zidane (Wikipedia)
