COACH Raymond Domenech believes the weight of expectation from the French public will help Les Bleus thrive at the World Cup finals.
Domenech's side complete their preparations for the South Africa showpiece with a final friendly against China on the French overseas territory of Reunion on Friday night.
He told French television channel Antenne Reunion: "The impact of the public may bring a form of pressure, but a positive pressure from people who feel that the France team should succeed.
"This is really what I wanted and what I expected.
"We must refocus to prepare for the match against China and be ready against Uruguay (France's World Cup opener in Cape Town on June 11).
"I feel my players are determined. And the addition of the public pressure will put the final touches to our mental preparation.
"They know what to expect. They also know what people expect of them. It is most important."
Les Bleus have been drawn in Group A in South Africa alongside the hosts, Uruguay and Mexico.
He told French television channel Antenne Reunion: "The impact of the public may bring a form of pressure, but a positive pressure from people who feel that the France team should succeed.
"This is really what I wanted and what I expected.
"We must refocus to prepare for the match against China and be ready against Uruguay (France's World Cup opener in Cape Town on June 11).
"I feel my players are determined. And the addition of the public pressure will put the final touches to our mental preparation.
"They know what to expect. They also know what people expect of them. It is most important."
Les Bleus have been drawn in Group A in South Africa alongside the hosts, Uruguay and Mexico.
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