MIGRANTS have a kickabout in northern France as they prepare to take advantage of good weather and make a dash for Britain.

Four days of poor sea conditions, high winds and heavy police presence on French beaches put a temporary halt to Channel dinghy crossings over the weekend.

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But people-smuggling gangs are expected to resume their operations amid warmer weather.

Dinghies typically launch at high tide from the coast between Calais and Dunkirk just after sunrise.

Other factors to consider include the water temperature — currently a chilly 9C — and the waves, which have been too large to pilot packed vessels.

Yesterday migrants camped near Grande Synthe passed the time by playing football and collecting free food and drink from volunteers.

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Ethiopian Elim, 29, said: “I’ve made it this far so to die now would be stupid.

"I’m better to wait.

“I can speak English very well and I have a degree.

"I can have a better life with accommodation and a work permit when I get one.

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“The bad weather won’t stop anyone. It will just delay our journey.

"But we will still make it.”

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