Misfiring forward lines need to spark into life for France, Portugal

The forward lines of France and Portugal need to fire up again for their quarter-final meeting at the European Championship on Friday, where every little advantage will likely be crucial in a tight contest.

The teams clash at the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg in a third meeting in as many Euro tournaments, this time chasing a semi-final slot against either Germany or Spain in Munich next week.

France have not scored in open play in their last five internationals while Portugal...