Taken from the Northern Echo
France 1-1 England: (Lescott 30', Nasri 39')
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Champ of the Match: Samir Nasri
Taken from Yahoo Sports
Doesn't always shower himself in glory, but excellent Nasri was certainly the star of the show tonight. Nasri began the game bright, doing an impressive chip to Benzema which was acrobatically cleared by Terry.
Nasri did score, equalising after a Lescott header. The goal was a quick piece of inter-play from France, which teed up Nasri who managed to just beat Hart to his near post.
Nasri dazzled throughout the match, and was, by statistics, the most influential player.
Chump of the Match: James Milner
Taken from FIFA
Regular upon the England team, and an established right midfielder. Solid performer. But Milner failed to convert the easiest chance in the match.
Happening within 20 minutes of the match, England were breaking, Young on the ball running with pace, he sees Milner making a run behind the Frenc...
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