Matuidi: Benzema deserves France starting spot

The Real Madrid man scored twice against Jamaica in their 8-0 friendly rout on Sunday, his first goals for either club or country since April.

Benzema, 26, is one of just three players in France's squad with over 50 international caps - Patrice Evra and Hugo Lloris the others - after Franck Ribery's withdrawal due to a back injury.

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