So they maintain a stern face and hectoring tone.

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However, the Arsenal manager has conceded that even a first-choice defence would face a stern examination from Didier Drogba and former Gunner Nicolas Anelka in the league-leaders' attack.

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Those arguments in favour of coalition rule now face a stern test.

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In the quarters England face a stern test against Australia, who will be itching to wipe out the memory of their narrow loss to them in the 2003 final.

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