World Cup - Hugo set for milestone, Christian faces Aussies
Wed 20 June 2018, 18:25|
Tottenham Hotspur
Hugo Lloris will reach the 100-cap milestone for France against Peru in the World Cup on Wednesday.
The Spurs and France captain is set to lead Les Bleus into their second match in Group C in Ekaterinburg (4pm UK).
Hugo racked up cap number 99 as his team toppled Australia 2-1 in their opener on Saturday.
As I always say, in the World Cup you have to give your best in every game
Speaking to us before jetting off to Russia, Hugo told us he was expecting a tough game against Peru. "They have the same profile of all South American teams, an aggressive team, so we'll know what type of game to expect," he said.
"As I always say, in the World Cup you have to give your best in every game. If not, you can fail easily."
Hugo spoke to the media on Wednesday ahead of the game at the Ekaterinburg Arena. "It's a great pride to reach this symbolic figure," reported the French Football Federation's website fff.fr. "The best way to enjoy this moment is to keep winning."
Christian Eriksen and Denmark are in the same situation as France in Group C having beaten Peru 1-0 in their opener on Saturday - Christian provided the assist for the winner from Yussuf Poulsen.
Again speaking to us before departing for the tournament, Christian said of the Aussie challenge: "I remember we played Australia before the World Cup in 2010 and there are some of the same players still there.
"They are a physical team and always at the tournament, they've been there before and know what it's all about."
Thursday's action - our players in Russia
Christian Eriksen - Denmark v Australia - Samara - 1pm UK - ITV
Hugo Lloris - France v Peru - Ekateringburg - 4pm UK - ITV
Argentina also play Croatia in Nizhny Novgorod - 7pm UK - BBC
