MATCH 20 PREVIEW : ALL OR NOTHING IN COIMBRA

National disaster
It would be a national disaster if France were to slip up against the unfancied Swiss, without a goal after a draw against Croatia and disappointing 3-0 defeat by England. Santini's charges need only a draw to go through. Switzerland would earn a last-eight place if they beat France, and there is a winner in the other group match between Croatia and England.

Lessons learned
In the French camp, the soul searching has been long and deep. The holders viewed the Croatia game as a wake-up call. "We're at about 80 per cent physically and mentally," says Santini. "We made too many mistakes in our defensive positioning, and we also gave the ball away too much." France are determined that lessons will be learned in time for the Swiss encounter. Santini has also talked to several players on the topic of tactics.

French changes
"Playing for the draw is not what we want to do," Santini said. "We must not underestimate the Swiss." Bixente Lizarazu, Robert Pires and Claude Makelele could all return to the starting lineup while Mikaël Silvestre may drop to the bench because he already has one yellow card in the group stage.

Switzerland (possible): Stiel; Henchoz, Murat Yakin, Müller, Spycher; Cabanas, Vogel, Wicky; Hakan Yakin; Gygax, Chapuisat.

France (possible): Barthez; Sagnol, Thuram, Gallas, Lizarazu; Pires, Vieira, Makelele; Zidane; Trezeguet, Henry.

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