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  "textContent": "Thierry Henry believes France have a ‘huge advantage’ at the World Cup (Paramount+)\n\nThierry Henry has named France as his favourites to win the World Cup this summer.\n\nDidier Deschamps guided France to victory in the 2018 World Cup but his side were unable to retain the trophy four years later in Qatar as they were beaten by Argentina in a thrilling final.\n\nHenry, who won the World Cup with France in 1998, believes Deschamps has a ‘huge advantage’ this summer due to the depth of his squad.\n\nFrance begin their World Cup campaign against Senegal on June 16 beforefacing Iraq and Norway in Group I.\n\n##  All the World Cup action\n\nGet everything you need to know about the World Cup – England updates, the games to watch and stories you missed – in five minutes, at 1pm, every day. Sign up here.\n\n‘I see France as the top contender – partly because I’m French, but also because we’ve reached the last two finals,’ Henry told Sports Illustrated.\n\nFrance play Senegal, Iraq and Norway in Group I (AFP via Getty)\n\n‘We have a strong team. Spain, Argentina, Portugal, and England are also promising candidates. Surprises like Norway or Senegal are possible.\n\n‘As for Germany, I’m waiting for them to rediscover their best form.\n\n‘Germany has qualified, and that’s the most important thing. Sometimes you can even play better with less pressure. In any case, I wish Julian Nagelsmann and his team all the best – unless they play against France. ‘\n\nAsked to name France’s best strength, Henry replied: ‘On the bench.\n\n‘It sounds simple, but squad depth is crucial. If your substitutes are on par with the starting eleven, it’s a huge advantage, especially in such a long tournament after an intense season.’\n\n**For more stories like this, check our sport page**.\n\n**Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on**Facebook,** Twitter and Instagram**.\n\nComment now Comments \nAdd Metro as a Preferred Source on Google\nAdd as preferred source\n",
  "title": "Thierry Henry names his favourite to win the World Cup"
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