3rd Jul 2016 | Euro 2016
Hosts Slow To Boast
It's got to the point where it would be a surprise to see Iceland brushed aside easily. But the bookies don't see it that way.
Iceland have done enough to merit us backing them to show some resistance even against the mighty hosts so we’ll take ‘Draw/France’ at a best price of16/5 in the Half-time/Full-time market with Paddy Power.
Didier Deschamps’ boys have been slow out of the blocks in every encounter so far, held to 0-0 in every group game at half-time, before trailing Ireland 1-0 in the round of 16 at the break.
The tournament debutant have proved themselves fearless after holding Portugal and defeating England. They also have the benefit of being able to field the same starting eleven for the fifth consecutive time on Sunday.
That continuity and spirit, along with home nerves, could mean France have to wait till late to make the semi-finals.
Odds correct at time of publishing: 09:14 3rd Jul, 2016 but subject to change
