MARSEILLE, France -- Three quick thoughts from France's 2-0 win over Albania from their Group A clash at the Stade Velodrome.
1. France get there in the end
Another late goal for France, another set of blushes spared. Pre-tournament favourites? France are making hard work of this European Championship.
A 2-0 win over unfortunate Albania in Marseille meant that qualification to the knockout stage is secured and top spot is likely, but this was a not a performance to unsettle the other continental powers. Didier Deschamps' side were tense in the first half and wasteful in the second.