Lloris to captain France at Euro 2012
Reuters - Tuesday 28 February 2012, 20:15
Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris
will captain France at June's European Championships in Poland
and Ukraine, coach Laurent Blanc said on Tuesday.
"He provides the most guarantees in that role. He is able to
maintain a certain calmness, which is key for the job. It's a
real choice, not a default choice," Blanc told reporters on the
eve of the Germany v France friendly in Bremen.
Olympique Lyon shot-stopper Lloris had been in competition
for the role with Philippe Mexes and Eric Abidal.
"It's a great sign of confidence, which must of course be
earned. This is a moment of great pride. I'll have to give even
more," Lloris said.
Blanc has alternated his captain since taking charge after
the 2010 World Cup, where previous skipper Patrice Evra led a
revolt against former boss Raymond Domenech's rule as France
crashed out in the group stage.