First, wales were playing in their first game since missing out on the world cup play offs, but a trip to paris without gareth bale proved a step up too far as they were beaten 2 0 by france. Nick parrott was watching this one for us. A month after their world cup dreams endedin a month after their world cup dreams ended in a nightmare, wales came to paris looking for a pick me up. The result against france boasting a strong attacking side, it would be some achievement. Unsurprisingly wales were on the back foot for much of the match. The pace and touch taught them to pieces, but Wayne Hennessy kept them out. That should have boosted the crystal palaces goalkeepers confidence, but he slipped up. While france boasted flair, wales relied on experience. Their second most capped player making his 80 appearance. But the defender has yet to score for his country. He was sharper in his own penalty area, denying what could have been a second call. Wales werent helping themselves at times, but
The weekend across the southern half of the uk. Clear and bright conditions spreading from the north. Good morning. First our main story. Millions of people will fall silent today, on Armistice Day, to remember those who have lost their lives while serving in the armed forces. Its the 99th anniversary of the end of the first world war. Alexandra mackenzie is outside westminster abbey. Alexandra, whats happening today . Well, it is a rather soggy start to arms sisters Armistice Day. I am outside westminster abbey, outside the field of remembrance, where many people have brought wooden crosses and poppies, and have laid them there just outside westminster abbey. A temporary garden, where people have been able to come to remember and honour those who have died. Just about a quarter of a mile from here we have be cenotaph, which will be a real focus of the commemorations today and tomorrow. We also saw other commemorations yesterday, a commemoration of the battle of passing bell. Passchend
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