France striker Karim Benzema says Brazil are "still a great team" despite their World Cup disaster ahead of the nation's friendly in Paris on Thursday.

International Friendly

• Venue: Stade de France, Paris
• Date: Thursday, 26 March
• Kick-off: Time 20:00 GMT
  
  Brazil suffered a humiliating 7-1 semi-final defeat by Germany in the World Cup semi-final, but have begun to rebuild under new manager Dunga.
  The five-time World Cup winners have since won six friendly matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding only one.
  "They are a great team no matter what," said Real Madrid's Benzema.
  "After the World Cup, Brazil have recovered. They have been scoring freely and have not conceded much. There is no favourite for this game."
  The striker's comments were backed by national coach Didier Deschamps.
  Deschamps, who lifted won the 1998 World Cup as a player, said: "They are reeling from a World Cup that was not unsuccessful despite the trauma they went through - they were still in the semi-finals.
  "I have seen what they have been doing since then and I saw many many very good things."
  Euro 2016 hosts France, undefeated since losing to Germany in the World Cup quarter-finals, will be looking to continue their fine run following wins against Spain, Portugal and Sweden.
  "We've been playing good games and we showed that we can suffer and win. It's going to be tough game," added Benzema, who has scored 25 goals for France.
  
  
  

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