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‘I love challenges’ – Varane sets his sights on Euro 2020 glory

France centre-back Raphael Varane wants to replicate his country’s World Cup success in the 2020 European Championship.

A 4-2 victory over Croatia in the final made Les Bleus world champions for a second time, with the Real Madrid defender vice captain.

He does not believe it is arrogant to target further success in 18 months, when he side will try to win the European title that they last claimed in 2000.

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“It’s not a fault in football to be ambitious, far from it” he told Voix du Nord. “We can win it, although it will be very difficult.