Two years on from their World Cup triumph, France reached the final of Euro 2000 thanks to a golden goal from Zinedine Zidane in Brussels.

Roger Lemerre’s side fell behind against Portugal in the first half thanks to a stunning turn and volley from Nuno Gomes, only for Thierry Henry – fresh from his first season in the Premier League with Arsenal – to level after the break.

A tight game went to extra time and was on the brink of a penalty shootout when Abel Xavier blocked Sylvain Wiltord’s shot with his arm

Zidane stepped up and scored the penalty to send France to the final, where they would beat Italy by another golden goal to lift the trophy.