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Matt Dawson leaps to retrieve the ball for England as the game gets off to a hectic start

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After missing an early penalty, Olly Barkley is forced into defensive action to stop France's Damien Traille

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France make the first significant breakthrough as flanker Imanol Harinordoquy touches down in the 23rd minute

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France add two converted penalties to their score before Olly Barkley pulls three points back for England

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Dimitri Yachvili is the star of the opening period, scoring 16 points to help the hosts to a 21-3 half-time lead

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England coach Clive Woodward can only look on as his world-topping side flounder under French pressure

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Yachvili converts another penalty before Ben Cohen collects a 52nd-minute Mike Catt pass and scores in the corner

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With the clock running down, Josh Lewsey grabs a 74th-minute try to ensure a tense finish at the Stade de France

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The England fightback comes too late and France hold on for a 24-21 win that gives them a Six Nations Grand Slam