Despite leaving the Donbass Arena with just a point to show for all their efforts, the Real Madrid striker is satisfied with the result and feels that Les Bleus can qualify for the next round
The French forward has stressed that despite failing to win their opening match of the tournament, Les Bleus can consider this result as a positive one.
England played defensively in the whole match and that made it really difficult for Laurent Blanc's men to break them down. Benzema admitted that Three Lions made it difficult for him and his teammates to play attractive football in Donetsk on Monday.
Roy Hodgson’s side managed to hold a technically superior French team to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of Euro 2012’s Group D. The Real Madrid star expressed his disappointment at failing to get maximum points from their first match of the competition.
However, the forward believes that a point from their toughest match of the group was not a bad result for Les Bleus.
"We have had good preparation; we were ready for this match," Benzema told Goal.com. "It`s a shame that we drew, but ultimately it's a good point.”
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 stated that the encounter against their arch-rivals England was very intense and physical for the France players and that made it very difficult for Les Bleus to play their natural game. However, the France international has already moved on
and is looking forward to their must-win match against Ukraine.
"It was very hot, and was physically very difficult for us. We will now try to win against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032."
Praising the new-look French side, Benzema claimed that Les Bleus are playing better football and the draw against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 was just a minor setback. The striker, who plays for Spanish Champions Real Madrid, related France’s style of play to that of Spain.
"http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 play with a very nice style of two touches, and it is certainly a role model."
While talking to reporters, Benzema stated that Les Bleus are playing for the French fans and not to please the press and he and other players want to win the tournament for their loyal supporters.
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