France 2 Armenia 0, March 31st 1999

France made a convincing start in this game and then relaxed to ensure their three points in group four.

The World Cup winners needed a win after the home draw against Ukraine in Paris last Saturday but any nerves were quickly dispelled by a typically tidy finish from debut striker Sylvain Wiltord.

The Bordeaux striker is the top scorer in the French league and showed excellent goal instincts by moving into position to finish a Nicolas Anelka run and cross from close range.

France dominated the exchanges against a side who were intent on trying to survive and look respectable against the stars of the home side and were unlucky to concede a second goal in first half injury time.

A poke from the boot of Christophe Dugarry ended a scramble on the goal line after Laurent Blanc had headed a corner against the bar. France remained in control to stay well in contention at the top of group four.