Stade Rennais or Rennes is one of the oldest clubs in France having been founded in 1901 but despite spending 49 seasons in the top division of French football, Les Bretons are yet to win the Ligue 1 title. They have won two French Cups, last of which was won in 1971, but considering how much progress the club has made during the past few years, I feel it is only a matter of time before they win their first league title.

France are finding a bit of form.

And none too soon.

Domenech has pulled a rabbit out of the hat in Gignac.

Gignac put the match to rest with a sumptuous third.

Benzema got the start up front along with ever-presents Thierry Henry and Sidney Govou.

Stalwarts like Toulalan and L.

I know it's the morning after Christmas but I am still full. I hope you had as peaceful and relaxing a day as I did.

Normally we'd be playing today but we get an extra day's holidays. And also normally there's a load of games on TV but as far as I can see there's not one Premier League game on Sky and only Liverpool v Wolves on ESPN.