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France are in 'group of death' at Euros, says French striker Ben Yedder

April 21, 2019 in Getafe shows Sevilla's French forward Wissam Ben Yedder. - Monaco have completed the signing of Sevilla striker Wissam Ben Yedder, the club announced on August 14, 2019. (AFP)

France striker Wissam Ben Yedder said the reigning world champions are in the toughest group at the European Championship and that they must make a strong start to their campaign against Germany in Tuesday's opener.

France, who defeated Croatia to lift the 2018 World Cup, are in Group F alongside title holders Portugal, four-time world champions Germany and 37th ranked Hungary.

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