France keen to show pride against England at Wembley


French Football Federation (FFF) President Noel Le Graet attends a news conference at the theatre Pedro II at Ribeirao Preto, northwest of Sao Paulo, June 22, 2014. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

LONDON (Reuters) - France will be keen to represent their colours with more pride than ever when they take the field in a friendly against England at Wembley four days after the deadly attacks in Paris, coach Dider Deschamps said on Monday.

The decision to play the highly emoptional game was taken on Saturday morning by French federation president Noel Le Graet and Deschamps.

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