Start against France

Andi Herzog demands: “Be brave from the start!”

Austria's cult ten Andi Herzog on the duels that will decide Austria's European Championship opener against France. Why team boss Ralf Rangnick's team must not just concentrate on defending and what special role Leipzig's Christoph Baumgartner should play.

The French at the start of the European Championship - it could hardly be more difficult. Nevertheless, I believe that our team can upset the "Équipe Tricolore" if we perform well in the key duels. Of course, everyone is talking about superstar Kylian Mbappé. He'll charge down the flanks at crazy speed, looking for one-on-ones - just like Ousmane Dembélé. Our full-backs like Stefan Posch will have their work cut out for them.