I’m also having a hard time seeing how Anelka and Henry and Nasri will all fit on the field at one time. (Not that it’s not lovely to dream about.) Anelka and Henry have so many similarities. I’m wondering if having them play together might be too much of a good thing and too much duplication?

After finally seeing the game, I’m thinking my dream team may be pretty much what we saw Saturday, except with Sagnol at right back. (And Benzema subbing in, of course. And perhaps Anelka and Henry alternating.)

I’m curious to see how this will all shake out in the coming year

Nice squad, but where’s Ribery?

It’s ironic, but like Trezeguet before him, I think Henry could be relegated: Judging by the last few matches, it could be that Anelka is the scorer France has been missing for a generation. (Redemption’s a beautiful thing.)

Or could Henry, on the left wing at Malouda’s expense, and Anelka pair?

Richard, in NYC

COUPET
SAGNOL
GALLAS
THURAM
ABIDA
VIERRA
MAKELELE
NASRI
MALOUDA
HENRY
ANELKA

YOU READ IT HERE FRANCE WILL WIN THE EURO 2008 THEY ARE JUST TOO GOOD, ITALY WILL NOT EVEN GO TO THE FINALS

I’m not surprised that he’s not playing for the Georgia game, but yes, this is exactly what happened for the Faroe Islands game — a phantom injury that nobody saw which allowed Landreau to get some time in. I thought it was suspicious at the time, and it seems suspicious now too.

I’m guessing Frey will get his first cap on Wednesday?