EURO 2008 HOT MATCH

The Netherlands and France may have played just one game so far in UEFA EURO 2008™ Group C, yet the moods in the respective camps could hardly have been more contrasting ahead of Friday's meeting at the Stade de Suisse in Berne. While Netherlands coach Marco van Basten , a UEFA European Championship winner in 1988, is bidding to become the first man to clinch the title as player and coach and could not have enjoyed a better start against the world champions. Another victory would propel the Oranje into the last eight, but the former AFC Ajax and AC Milan striker is refusing to get carried away. "We played well against Italy but you don't win the tournament after one match," Van Basten said. "Instead of thinking already about the quarter-finals, we must get our feet back on the ground and start all over again against France, who are a very strong, experienced team."
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Domenech seems certain to make at least one change from the side held by Romania, with the fit-again Thierry Henry returning to lead the attack. The France coach had stumbled on the steps on his way to addressing the media, but quickly dismissed suggestions he was feeling anxious and insisted his players would not trip up on Friday. "We know what we have to do and we'll try our best to get the three points," the 56-year-old said. "Personally, I'm hoping for a sparkling French performance, but unfortunately I can't predict anything. We build our side around a solid defence and the Dutch have outstanding attackers, so it should be a good, exciting match."