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''Everyone was waiting for it' - Benzema admits he felt pressure to score before Portugal double

The striker had yet to score or assist since his return to the France national team before breaking through on Wednesday

Karim Benzema has admitted he was starting to feel the pressure of a goal drought before his double for France against Portugal in a 2-2 Euro 2020 group stage draw on Wednesday.

The striker had not scored or assisted in his first four matches back with Les Bleus since returning from exile, but he struck from the spot just before half-time against Portugal and then again from open play just after the break to end his dry spell.