Evra ready to battle for place

Patrice Evra admits he does not expect a spot in the France starting XI despite having won the Champions League and the BPL.

The 27-year-old left the Red Devils' double celebrations to join up with Raymond Domenech's provisional 30-man squad as they prepare to face Italy, Holland and Romania in the group stage at Euro 2008.

"I'm not going to expect a place in the starting XI just because I'm a European champion," Evra told a press conference at the France national team camp.

He added: "I've come here with more confidence and I'm going to show that up to the (opening) match with Romania (on June 9).

"But I don't feel like an international. I don't even have 10 caps, I've only got nine. An international is someone who has had a great tournament."


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