Group D Bet
France were a team in turmoil at the 2010 World Cup, with infighting and player revolts undermining their tournament, in which they finished bottom of Group A with just a point to their name. However, they have been transformed from a laughing stock into a serious international force once again since Raymond Domenech was replaced by former Bordeaux boss Laurent Blanc.
Les Bleus are now unbeaten in their last nineteen starts, topped their group during qualification, and have also beaten Germany, England and Brazil in friendlies since their last tournament exit.
Drawn against England, Sweden and Ukraine, France boast excellent head-to-head records against each of those three nations. They are unbeaten in their last five clashes with England, gave Ukraine a 4-1 beating at Donetsk in 2011 (W3 D3 L0) whilst, against Sweden, France are unbeaten in their last 11 games.
Bearing in mind they get to face a Rooney-less England and boast a wealth of attacking talent, including Nasri, Ribery and Benzema, they really do look a juicy price at 7/4 (Paddypower) to top the group.
France to win Group D, 7/4 Paddypower, 2 pts win
