Didier Deschamps has played down Jose Mourinho lauding France as favourites for Euro 2020.
Les Bleus manager Deschamps is working hard to temper expectations of his star studded squad.
Asked about Mourinho’s comments, Deschamps said: “José … I thought the same thing about his Tottenham team, it did not go as planned (laughs).
“Automatically, with the status of world champions, we are favourites, with three more years of experience. I have a very important offensive potential. But it’s not just that.
“You talk about balance but I don’t disconnect them from our midfield too. We will do everything to have the ball as much as possible but there will be times when we will not have the ball.
“It is not a pressure, it is a reality, we will not run away from the debate: France is one of the favourites for this Euro.”