The France coach has played down the hype regarding his side’s first match against the Three Lions and stressed that the result of the encounter won’t hold much importance
The France coach believes that Euros will not end for either team just after this match. Blanc emphasized the importance of other two group-games and said that those matches will be even more important.
While talking to reporters, the head coach of France revealed that his side will play the match on their own terms and would not let England take the upper hand by using physical style of play and counter-attacking tactics.
France and England will kick-start their Euro 2012 campaign in Donetsk on Monday and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 are considered favourites keeping in mind their splendid 21-game unbeaten run. England have been unimpressive and are dealing with number of injuries to key players
and suspension to their star striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Wayne-Rooney-c36736. However, Laurent Blanc still rates Three Lions very highly and is wary of the English team.
Laurent Blanc expects England to lay back and use counter-attacks and thus the Frenchman have told his players not to diverge from their own game plan. Laurent Blanc has refused to enter in a counter-attacking battle with England in their first match of
the tournament.
I hope the side that plays more football will win but it's not always the case," Blanc said. "There'll be two very different footballing philosophies on show."
The France coach has himself played in the Premier League for Manchester United and Blanc consider it as an advantage for Les Bleus as it gives him an insight into English football.
"The fact that I played in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 for two years means I know the English players' mentality. I know what to expect from England in terms of spirit and strength in the tackles. We've watched their last two friendly games. If they play in the same way they'll
drop back, have a back of four with some quick players and then try to hit us on the break.”
The Frenchman has stressed that there is no doubt that the game between France and England is very important for both teams but it won’t be decisive.
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