France set for Russia friendly ahead of Euros

John Bridgen 8 years ago 159 |

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Karim Benzema, pictured in March playing for France, is still recovering from tearing a thigh muscle at the end of last season

Didier Deschamps' men will play their final friendly before hosting Euro 2016 against Russia on March 29

Euro 2016 hosts France will play Russia in a friendly in the final international break before the tournament begins next summer.

Didier Deschamps' side face Netherlands on March 25 and the French Football Federation has now confirmed the nation will also take on Russia at the Stade de France four days later.

Euro 2016 starts on June 10 with the draw for the finals to take place on December 12. France are second favourites to lift the trophy behind World Cup winners Germany.

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