France have been plagued by injuries to several players and the latest controversy surrounding Karim Benzema. However, they have won nine out of their last ten friendly with the only defeat coming against England in November last year

Rami, a central defender who made his name while playing under current Roma coach Rudi Garcia at French side Lille, has been sidelined at Valencia since speaking out against coach Miroslav Dukic recently.

France defender Adil Rami has only a minor neck injury after landing heavily on his shoulder during the scoreless draw with Croatia in a friendly.