PARIS -- For a side that has needed late goals to win matches at the European Championship, it would seem a safe bet that Frances players are practicing penalty shootouts ahead of their quarterfinal against Iceland on Sunday.But it would be a losing bet.We havent practiced penalties, France right back Bacary Sagna said. Because were counting on making the difference earlier.Earlier than the 89th winner against Romania, perhaps? Or would that be earlier than the 90th-minute breakthrough goal against Albania? How about failing to score against Switzerland, then?More wasteful finishing against Iceland could send the game into extra time -- and then the dreaded penalties.Poland, which lost on penalty kicks to Portugal in Thursdays quarterfinal, had back-to-back shootouts. Like the Champions League final in May between Madrid rivals Real and Atletico, big games often prompt a dramatic finale from the spot, as France knows only too well.France lost the 2006 World Cup final against Italy in a shootout, with then coach Raymond Domenech revealing they had not practiced penalties. In 1982, West Germany beat Les Bleus in a shootout at the World Cup semifinals.France led in both of those games, yet lost, and also lost a shootout to the Czech Republic in the semifinals at Euro 96.But despite the painful memories, Frances confidence is high at this tournament.We have the ability to go all the way and Im only thinking about the final, Sagna said Friday. I cant see myself going on holiday so early, nor can I see myself letting the fans down ... We believe in ourselves.Still, he agrees with teammate Patrice Evra that France has to start dictating games, rather than relying on match-winners like attacking midfielder Dimitri Payet or forward Antoine Griezmann to come through.We have players who play in big clubs; most of them play in the Champions League. We have to start games better and impose ourselves, said the Manchester City defender. We should be ready from the off, not at halftime. Weve had a little bit of luck (so far).The 33-year-old Sagna stands to win his 62nd France cap, while Evra is in line for his 78th and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris his 80th.But despite considerable experience, France does not cope well with nerves.The danger in this match is the Iceland team (but) its also us, Sagna said. Because were capable of playing really well and (because) were among the favorites. Maybe we are trying too hard. 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