Roy Hodgson confident England possess quality players
Last Updated: June 10, 2012 7:13pm
Roy Hodgson: England manager is ready to embark on biggest challenge of his career
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England manager Roy Hodgson says he respects France's 21-game unbeaten record but insists he does not fear them.
The two countries will begin their Euro 2012 campaign on Monday and Laurent Blanc's team have arrived in Poland and Ukraine in fine fettle after beating Estonia 4-0 in their final warm-up game.
Yet, Hodgson believes that once the Group D game starts in the Donbass Arena, his injury-hit side will rise to the challenge.
Respect
"We are facing a team in excellent form, 21 matches unbeaten at any level, let alone international level, is a fine achievement," he said.
"But when you come to European Championships or World Cups, having good or bad form isn't the factor that's decisive.
"It's how your team plays on the night, how people adjust to the circumstances - they'll be slightly different here in Donetsk - and it's about what you can do as a team.
"We have full respect for the French, but I have the sense that our players are confident in their own ability."
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