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Wounded France face tough task in Bosnia

The 1-0 defeat by Belarus in Paris was France's fourth consecutive competitive defeat and the Bosnia will represent a tough hurdle after they began their Group D campaign with a 3-0 win in Luxembourg.

"My players completed the task, scored early goals and started qualification with a win. France are coming to us as wounded lions. My players will also try to cause a surprise," Bosnia coach Safet Susic told UEFA.com.

Blanc's new-look team are not the only big name in need of a rapid return to form. Portugal, held 4-4 at home by Cyprus in their Group H opener, have an awkward-looking trip to Norway.

They came back to win 2-1 and Cesare Prandelli's side will look to build on that victory at home to the Faroe Islands in Florence.