France 1-2 Germany

Deschamps positive despite defeat

February 7, 2013
By Ian Holyman, France Correspondent
Didier Deschamps remained upbeat and insisted there were plenty of positives to build on despite France letting the lead slip to lose 2-1 to Germany in Wednesday's friendly in Paris.

Following a draw in their 2014 World Cup qualifier in Spain in October and a victory over Euro 2012 runners-up Italy in November, expectations were high Deschamps' men could claim another major scalp at the Stade de France and remain on the upward trajectory they have enjoyed under their new coach.

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