Wales began their Euro 2020 preparations with a spirited 3-0 defeat at the hands of world champions France in Nice. The front three of Benzema, Griezmann and Mbappe would understandably cause any side to freeze in fear, but Wales still did their best to express themselves on the French Riviera. You'd forgive some for regarding the resulting Benzema spot-kick as a formality, but Ward, brilliant throughout, had other ideas, saving superbly down to his right. To see Ramsey out in a Wales shirt after the midfielder's recent injury struggles is a positive on its own. Benzema, who couldn't mark his return with a goal, was denied by the post, before Dembele swept home the rebound.

Source: Express June 02, 2021 16:22 UTC