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Laurent Blanc plays down France hopes

Blanc plays down France hopes
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France coach Laurent Blanc believes that his team will not win Euro 2012.

France coach Laurent Blanc has claimed that his team will not win Euro 2012.

Les Bleus, who last won the tournament in 2000, have been drawn in Group D with England, Sweden and co-hosts Ukraine.

While Blanc believes that Spain could retain their title, he doesn't think that his side can go all the way.

"Spain, I can see them winning it," he told reporters. "I cannot say the same for us.

"We hope to be in the quarter-finals. This is our first objective. I remind you that during the last two international competitions that France has played in, we have not got past the first round. That is the reality."

France start their campaign on Monday, June 10 against England.

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