Benzema Fit For Euro 2020 Campaign

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France forward Karim Benzema
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Karim Benzema has declared himself 100 percent fit for France's Euro 2020 campaign after shaking off an injury scare. 

The Real Madrid striker has confirmed that he is back in full training with Les Bleus after recovering from a slight knock. 

Benzema was called up to the France squad for the first time in six years ahead of their latest international tournament, but left head coach Didier Deschamps sweating on his fitness after limping out of their final warm-up game against Bulgaria. 

The 33-year-old was replaced by Olivier Giroud in the 41st minute of the 3-0 victory after going down under a challenge from opposition defender Ivan Turitsov, leading to questions on his participation in France's Group F opener against Germany in the Euro 2020. 

Head coach Didier Deschamps played down the severity of the injury post-match, and Benzema has now revealed that he is already back in training ahead of his country's first game at the European Championships on Tuesday June 15. 

Benzema will be sharing the limelight upfront for France with Paris Saint-Germain superstar Mbappe, who helped fire the team to glory at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. 

The Madrid talisman is enjoying working with the 22-year-old and says he is ready to step up for his country on the biggest stage once again