Remind me, how did that game went in the last world cup? I seem to remember england missing a penalty to send it to extra time after being on top of France for a big chunk of the game....
And it's not one team. France is the one that is pretty clearly better. You also have Germany and Portugal sending comparable talent, and the former will be at home, plus Spain, Netherlands and Belgium who while not as good are still good enough to beat anyone on a good day.
Again, this England team is NOT 1970 Brazil. Expecting triumph from this team as if it should be a given is stark raving lunacy