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Patrice Evra frustrated by England's style of play

Evra frustrated by England's style of play
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Patrice Evra is disappointed with a draw against England.

France defender Patrice Evra has admitted his frustration at taking just a point from their Group D opener with England.

Samir Nasri's strike cancelled out Joleon Lescott's header as Les Bleus had to settle for a 1-1 draw in a game in which they dominated possession.

The Manchester United full-back likened the performance of Roy Hodgson's side to that of Chelsea in the Champions League and is disappointed with a draw.

"We are frustrated because I think we played much better but in the end it is a draw," said Evra.

"It felt like there were 15 bodies on the pitch at times and it was really difficult for us to find the space. I think they played the way Chelsea did against Barcelona.

"People laugh. Maybe they want England to play more football but, in the end, if they win the tournament playing like that, they will be happy."

France next face co-hosts Ukraine in Group D on Friday.

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Group A

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Q Germany Germany32107
Q Switzerland Switzerland31205
3 Hungary Hungary31023
4 Scotland flag Scotland30121

Group B

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Q Spain Spain33009
Q Italy Italy31114
3 Croatia Croatia30212
4 Albania national flag Albania30121

Group C

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Q England flag England31205
Q Denmark Denmark30303
Q Slovenia Slovenia30303
4 Serbia Serbia30212

Group D

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Q Austria Austria32016
Q France France31205
Q Netherlands Netherlands31114
4 Poland Poland30121

Group E

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Q Romania Romania31114
Q Belgium Belgium31114
Q Slovakia Slovakia31114
4 Ukraine Ukraine31114

Group F

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Q Portugal Portugal32016
Q Turkey Turkey32016
Q Georgia Georgia31114
4 Czech Republic Czech Republic30121


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