TONIGHT HE’S THE ENEMY

FROM FRONT PAGE ago. But now Henry is assistant to Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez.

Deschamps (with Henry, below, in 1998) said: “When you go to a club abroad and play one from your own country, you are part of the enemy team.

“This time the stakes are higher. He is on the bench and facing his home nation but he knew that could happen from the moment he became an assistant to Martinez.

“I’m pleased for him, he’s somebody I appreciate. He did a lot of great things for his club and the national team. But it is a difficult situation – it is not easy for him.”

France are undefeated in this World Cup, winning four of their five games so far. They were impressive in beating Argentina 4-3 in the last 16 and Uruguay 2-0 in the quarter-final. But Deschamps warned his men they will have their work cut out to beat Belgium, surprise conquerors of Brazil. “They played a great game against Brazil with a specific game plan,” he said. “Will they do something different against us? Probably. “The biggest difference is the Belgium team is geared to go forward. “When they get the ball, this Belgium team is able to perform. They attack very fast. I have made sure my players are prepared for any scenario.”