Didier Deschamps was full of praise for his France side
after they started their FIFA World Cup campaign with a win over Honduras on
Sunday.
In a bruising encounter that saw Honduras midfielder
Wilson Palacios sent off, Karim Benzema's brace and a Noel Valladares own goal
gave France a well-deserved 3-0 victory in Porto Alegre.
It puts them top of Group E ahead of Friday's fixture
against Switzerland after France were not required to be at their very best in
what proved a comfortable win.
Having seemingly avoided any injuries in a hard-fought
encounter against physical opposition, Deschamps was also delighted with how
his side performed at the Estadio Beira-Rio.
"We were patient. We had chances and hit the bar
twice in the first half," he told TF1.
"This is a very good start. We did good things
during our preparation but this is the competition. Winning today is a very
good start and we will enjoy this victory.
"A 3-0 win in the World Cup, it's never easy. It was
well done. Congratulations to (the players)."
France and Switzerland are separated by goal difference
at the top of the group after the Swiss secured a last-gasp victory over
Ecuador earlier on Sunday.
Culled from Soccerway
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