GULF IN STANDARD: The Lions (in blue) were outclassed by an Albirex side featuring mostly second-stringers.
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    SLOWLY, BUT SHAWLY: Luke Shaw (centre) played 45 minutes against Wigan on Saturday, as he continued his comeback from a 10-month injury lay-off.
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    TEAM SUPPORT: Patrice Evra (above, right) urging French fans to cheer his teammmate Olivier Giroud (above) during their final warm-up game against Scotland.
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    NO SMALL MATTER: Chris Smalling ensuring England go into Euro 2016 on a winning note after scoring the only winner in the friendly against Portugal. FOILED: Portugal goalkeeper Rui Patricio saving an attempt by Wayne Rooney (No. 10). 

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    DEFENCE AT SEA: Sami Khedira (No. 6) and his Germany teammates look clueless in defence, as England claw their way back to win the match 3-2.
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    STAR ATTRACTION: Former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant (in yellow) posing with one of many fans, who turned up yesterday to watch the former Arsenal and Liverpool winger strut his stuff for Tampines against Hougang.
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