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France try new striker Vairelles in Euro 2000 squad

First Published: Aug 27, 1998

France coach Roger Lemmerre has continued his search for a proven striker by caling up RC Lens forward Tony Vairelles.

Christophe Dugarry and Thierry Henry are also included in the squad along with Lillian Laslandes who impressed Lemerre with his performance in the 2-2 draw against Austria earlier this month.

Goalkeepers - Barthez, Letizi,

Defenders - Goma, Karembeu, Leboeuf, Lizarazu and Thuram

Midfielders - Boghossian, Deshamps, Viera, Petit, Zidane, Djorkaeff.

Forwards - Dugarry, Laslandes, Henry, Pires and Vairelles