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Being the host nation will work in France's favour - Zidane

France will not crumble under the weight of expectations as the host nation of the Euro 2016 tournament and will instead take advantage of the atmosphere generated by the home support, former captain Zinedine Zidane told a news conference.

Didier Deschamps' charges are the bookmakers' favourites to lift the European Championship trophy this year and will begin their quest for their first taste of continental success since 2000 against Romania at Stade de France on Friday.

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