Vincente Del Bosque Admits To France Fears

[Folami David]

Spain coach Vincente Del Bosque has admitted he fears France ahead of the two European giants' 2014 World Cup qualifier at the Stade de France next Tuesday.
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The world champions began their qualifying campaign as Group I favourites but having previously drawn at home to France, they run the risk of missing out on top spot should they fail to take something away from their Paris encounter.
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And Del Bosque is not underestimating the threat posed by Didier Deschamps's team.
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"Of course I'm wary of this match, I have a lot of respect for the French and right now there isn't a big difference between the teams," said Del Bosque.
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"There are some great players in the French team, as good as in ours."
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France stunned the world and European champions in their previous group encounter by earning a 1-1 draw in Madrid.
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And Del Bosque admits they deserved their reward.
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"In the second half they were better. (Mathieu) Valbuena's entry brought them a lot," he said.
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Ahead of the return leg in France, Del Bosque has yet to decide who will replace injured goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas.
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Liverpool's Pepe Reina and Barcelona stopper Victor Valdes are vying for the starting berth.
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"They're both experienced goalkeepers, they're the same age and they offer the same assurances," said Del Bosque.

[Shola Sholaz]

France is always a threat to any football team all over the world. Spain has to thread softly else they would be shocked