Benzema shrugs off pressure ahead of Euro bow

09 June 2012 15:16

Karim Benzema says he does not feel any extra pressure to deliver for France, despite expectations that Euro 2012 will prove to be a breakthrough tournament for the 24-year-old striker.

"I feel really great," he said."I've picked up confidence at Real Madrid and with the France team. Everything I try comes off. I've worked to be in top shape."

After a difficult start to his Madrid career, Benzema ousted Gonzalo Higuain from the starting XI mid-way through the 2010-11 campaign and this season he recorded career-best statistics of 32 goals from 52 appearances.

Source: AFP