Zidane hails leader Blanc

11 April 2012

Zinedine Zidane believes France are in safe hands with Laurent Blanc in charge.

France arrive at Wembley for tomorrow's friendly with England on the back of three straight wins - a vast improvement for a side in disarray following their humiliating World Cup under Raymond Domenech.

Zidane, a fellow World Cup winner with Blanc, said: "After the disastrous events in South Africa, we had to wipe the slate completely clean and I can think of no one better to make a success of the rebuilding process.

"He's a proper coach, insists on playing attacking football and is a natural leader. He has this authority that people respect and players respond in the right way to him.

"Blanc is so calm and cares deeply about France. He will not put up with half-measures and those who aren't as hungry as him."

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