France’s hopes of becoming the first team in 60 years to retain the World Cup keep rolling after sending off England. FIFAWorldCup
AL KHOR, Qatar – Coach Didier Deschamps said France beat a good England side with their “heart and guts” on Saturday, December 10, to move into the World Cup semifinals and keep alive their hopes of back-to-back titles.
“It’s brilliant for the players to be in the last four again,”added Deschamps, who captained them to their first World Cup triumph in 1998 and coached them to their second title four years ago.“But tonight we’re going to enjoy it. We got a bit lucky although we gave away two penalties. We kept our lead with our hearts and our guts.”
“This goal tonight, the 53rd, is even better . Just before I had a chance that I should have hit harder and scored,” he said. France will be heavy favorites when they play Morocco – the first African team ever to reach the semis after their 1-0 win over Portugal – on Wednesday looking to reach a third World Cup final after winning the title in 1998 and 2018.
Lloris was in action again at the start of the second half, tipping a fierce Jude Bellingham shot over the bar as England came out full of purpose and energy.
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