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Benzema misses penalty in France return following six-year absence

The 33-year-old saw a first-half spot kick saved by Danny Ward in his first international appearance since October 2015

Karim Benzema made his first France appearance in nearly six years when he started Wednesday's friendly against Wales, but his return included a saved penalty in the first half.

The Real Madrid star was included in France's Euro 2020 squad last month, ending an exile that stemmed from his role in the Mathieu Valbuena sex tape scandal.

Benzema started against Wales alongside Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann on Wednesday, forming a strong attacking trio for Didier Deschamps' side.