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Laurent Blanc: France not ready for Euro 2012

Blanc: France not ready for Euro 2012
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France coach Laurent Blanc claims that his side are not yet ready for Euro 2012 after their 3-2 friendly win over Iceland on Sunday night.

France coach Laurent Blanc has claimed that his side are not ready for Euro 2012 following their 3-2 friendly victory over Iceland on Sunday night.

Despite being 2-0 down at half time, goals from Mathieu Debuchy, Franck Ribery and Adil Rami earned Les Bleus an unconvincing win in Valenciennes.

"The result is good and the reaction of the players also," Blanc told reporters. "I realise that many teams have lost their first game preparation.

"Physically it is not ready, which explains the defensive problems. We prepared in a rush for this game, but the purpose is to win."

France start their Euro 2012 campaign on Monday, June 11 against England.

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