Chris Bentley wanted to take part in this special ritual last year but could only get his hands on a half-eaten tin of baked beans.

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Nothing much happens in Pomerol, so it came as something of a surprise to find the English radio and television broadcaster Chris Evans roaring around the roads in his Bentley GT convertible.

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The home side continued to press after the interval, and David Bentley was introduced after 54 minutes as replacement for Chris Gunter, although it was mystifying to see him filling a right-back role.

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