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Zinedine Zidane scored a majestic free-kick and a penalty in injury time to secure holders France a stunning victory over England in Group B.

Frank Lampard had given England a first-half lead when he rose to head home David Beckham's free-kick.

The brilliant Wayne Rooney won England a second-half penalty, but Beckham saw his spot-kick saved by Fabien Barthez.

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Zidane equalised with a free-kick and then converted from the spot after David James fouled Thierry Henry.

That late double blow left England's players inconsolable at the final whistle, whilst the French stayed on the pitch to celebrate their opening game win.

The atmosphere at the Estadio Da Luz was electric as both teams finally started their Euro 2004 campaigns.

And while England captain Beckham and France skipper Zidane, team-mates at Real Madrid, exchanged pleasantries in the tunnel before kick-off, there was no room for friendship on t BBC SPORT | Football | Euro 2004 | France 2-1 England - BBC News TAT