Samir Nasri unfazed by England challenge

Nasri unfazed by England challenge

Samir Nasri has insisted that France have nothing to fear from England at Euro 2012.

The two rivals will meet in the Group D opener on June 11 in a repeat of their 2004 clash in Portugal.

The Manchester City star revealed that before the draw, Les Bleus were "afraid" of being paired against pre-tournament favourites Spain and Germany.

However, after being drawn with England, Sweden and Ukraine, the 24-year-old said that winning their group is now a strong possibility.

"Before the draw for the finals we were afraid of landing a monster like Spain or Germany," said Nasri. "We've the potential to at least reach the quarter-finals; and this group is entirely within our grasp."

Nasri has won 30 caps for France.

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