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France breaks Beckham's lionhearts

MISSING CHANCES England captain David Beckham missed a penalty and 'keeper David `Calamity' James blundered (again), allowing France to take the lead

AP AND DPA , LISBON AND LONDON

There were serious disturbances Sunday evening in Croydon, south London, a number of towns in Hertfordshire, Wakefield in West Yorkshire and Boston in Lincolnshire.

Up to 400 people were involved in disturbances in Croydon town center, where 12 were arrested.

Missiles, including bottles, were thrown at police as several police vehicles were damaged, a Scotland Yard spokesman said, describing the events as "serious public disorder" which lasted for an hour. There were no serious injuries.

Twelve people were arrested in Birmingham after more than 200 people ran amok in the city center. Police said they planned to step up security for England's next Euro 2004 match against Switzerland.

Police in Lisbon said there were no major disturbances and little hooliganism took place in the aftermath of France's dramatic 2-1 victory.

Authorities had been prepared for possible rioting depending on the outcome of the match, but said the center of the Portuguese capital remained relatively quiet overnight.

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